Tamarind a literary magazine About We’re a semi-annual literary magazine published in both print and as a digital download carrying fiction and non-fiction relating to science, scientists, and the interaction between science and society. Country of Publication & Year Established United Kingdom Established in 2020 Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 2 x per yearPrint Publication Print PublicationPublished 2 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Slower Tamarind's overall average response time is slower than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Open We are open to fiction writing in almost any style or format, from short stories to free-form writing. Submissions can cover any number of genres and styles, from historical fiction, to slice-of-life stories, and speculative science-fiction. Our only requirement is that the pieces relate to science, scientists, or the interaction of science and society. We welcome stories that look creatively at science and the philosophy of science.We have a particular interest in writing which reflects on science as an artistic and emotional endeavour, or about forgotten, marginalised, or currently underrepresented scientists. Although our core interest is in natural sciences, we will also consider pieces involving related areas such as medicine, engineering, technology, and social sciences.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Open to all/most Genres (Excluding: Erotica), including: General Subgenre: HistoricalLengths: Short Story: 1,500 - 5,000 words; Up to 3 pieces.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... History: General, See guidelines. Science: General, See guidelines. Other: See guidelines.Payment:No monetary payment Royalties No monetary payment. Royalties. Details: Surplus revenue from the magazine will be distributed equally between the writers.Submissions:Method: Submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Open We’re open to non-fiction writing in almost any style or format. Essays, comment, features, biographies, histories, creative non-fiction, personal reflections, or any combination of these are all welcome. The only requirement is that it is related to science, scientists, or the interaction of science with society.We have a particular interest in writing which reflects on science as an artistic and emotional endeavour, or about forgotten, marginalised, or currently underrepresented scientists. Although our core interest is in natural sciences, we will also consider non-fiction about related areas such as medicine, engineering, technology, and social sciences.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: 1,500 - 5,000 words; Up to 3 pieces. Narrative Nonfiction: 1,500 - 5,000 words; Up to 3 pieces.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... History: General, See guidelines. Science: General, See guidelines.Payment:No monetary payment Royalties No monetary payment. Royalties. Details: Surplus revenue from the magazine will be distributed equally between the writers.Submissions:Method: Submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Open We are open to poems in any style or format. The only requirement is that it is related to science, scientists, or the interaction of science with society.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Open to all/most Genres (Excluding: Erotica), including: General Subgenre: HistoricalLengths: Poem: Up to 120 lines; Up to 3 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... History: General, See guidelines. Science: General, See guidelines. Other: See guidelines.Payment:No monetary payment Royalties No monetary payment. Royalties. Details: Surplus revenue from the magazine will be distributed equally between the writers.Submissions:Method: Submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.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 @tamarindlit.co.ukInstagram @tamarindlitmag Support this Publisher: Purchase Issue(s) Support on Patreon For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Tamarind 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: All Categories Fiction Nonfiction Poetry Group by submission Include outliers Accuracy We have received 5 reports from 5 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 103 min | 247.8 mean avg | 249.0 median | 419 max days (160.2 std dev) Pending 7 responses are pending (26 min | 143.7 mean avg | 159.0 median | 222 max days waiting | 747.2 std dev) from 7 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information Most recent response reported was received on 28 Aug 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 27 Aug 2025. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 09:48 UTC (less than a minute ago). View report of recent responses from this project 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! 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