Swords Against! Fledgling Listing: This project is new and has been listed with us for less than six months. About Swords Against! magazine is looking for kickass sword & sorcery fiction. Important: Check their site for details about deadlines and submission caps, which vary by type of submission. Submission Caps: They may close to submissions early if they reach their quota. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2026 Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 4 x per yearPrint Publication Print PublicationPublished 4 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Fiction Open Dates:Open to fiction submissions through 30 September 2026 11:59 PM CDT (in 1 day).1Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Fantasy Subgenre: Sword & SorceryLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 500 words. Short Story: 1,500 - 5,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $0.04/word.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to publication's website Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Bluesky @swordsagainst.bsky.socialFacebook Facebook Support this Publisher: Purchase Issue(s) For the Editor(s): Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Swords Against! Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. Filter: Category: Group by submission Accuracy: We have not received any complete reports within the past 12 months. Pending 4 responses are pending (4 min | 8.5 mean avg | 4.5 median | 21 max days waiting | 8.3 std dev) from 4 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted here also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 25 Sep 2026We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year. Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only