The Atavist Magazine About The Atavist Magazine produces one blockbuster nonfiction story a month. Important: Pitch first. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2011 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 12 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Nonfiction Open The Atavist Magazine accepts pitches for longform, character-driven, narrative nonfiction stories. “Narrative nonfiction” means different things to different people, but for us at the Atavist Magazine, it means that story comes first.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Narrative Nonfiction: 8,000 - 30,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: USD $6,000 baseline story fee for originals; $2,500 for "revivals" (reprints).Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are allowed in some circumstances; check their site for details.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 Platforms:None known Support this Publisher: Subscribe For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope The Atavist Magazine 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 received 1 report within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Other Information The editors will try to make a decision within 14 days. Do not query on the status of your submission before 14 days have passed. Most recent response reported was received on 20 Oct 2025. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 18 Oct 2025. Date compiled: 18 Sep 2026 02:20 UTC (less than a minute ago). 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: 22 May 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