The Fabulist Words & Art See other projects related to this listing. About Art saves lives and changes the world. We celebrate the escapism of fantastical fiction and art — but we yearn for the perspective-altering insights into our shared human condition that great works of the imagination can inspire and provoke.We love speculative fiction — including science fiction, fantasy, weird tales, horror, magic realism, “literary fabulism,” folklore and myth — but we also delight in the subversion and destruction of staid and stuffy genre drudgery.Our interests include, but are not limited to, science fiction, fantasy, myth, folk traditions, “fairy-stories,” comics, New Weird/New Fabulism, magic realism, “literary fiction,” pop culture, film, music, and more.Our nonfiction offerings include reviews, interviews, and essays about books, music, comics, movies, TV — and also the overlap between the fantastical imagination and the real world of politics, policy, and our other, all-too-human passions. Submission Caps: They may close to submissions early if they reach their quota. Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2007 Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown publication frequencyPrint Publication Print PublicationPublished 6 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed The Fabulist's overall average response time is within a normal range for magazines. More ApproachableThe Fabulist's overall acceptance rate is higher than most magazines. More ResponsiveThe Fabulist's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Open to all/most Genres, including: Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Fabulism, Magic Realism Science Fiction Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Absurdist, Dark, Experimental, Humorous, Literary, Minimalist, Pulp, Quirky, Satirical, Surrealist.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Folklore/Mythology: General, Fables. Other: May vary.Payment:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: USD $100.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Expand section Nonfiction DNQ Collapse section Poetry Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Open to all/most Genres, including: Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Fabulism, Magic Realism Science Fiction Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Poem: No line limits known; 2 - 6 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Absurdist, Dark, Experimental, Humorous, Literary, Minimalist, Pulp, Quirky, Satirical, Surrealist.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Folklore/Mythology: General, Fables. Other: May vary.Payment:Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $25 per poem, up to 4 poems total.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Visual Art Temp Closed The Fabulist publishes art with a fantastical inclination, and welcomes flavors of the absurd, surreal, magic realist, and strange/bizarre. Artworks can invoke dreams, fantasy and science fiction, myth, folklore/fairy-stories, and comics; and can explore symbolism, human nature, identity, horror, mystery and the unknown/unknowable. Regardless of the foregoing, some fantastical element is what makes the difference.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Artwork: 10 - 15 pieces. Graphic Narrative: No page limits known; Unknown number of pieces.Art Media: Open to all/most Art Media, including... Digital art. Illustration. Cartoon/Comic strip. Mixed media. Painting. Photography. Printmaking.Art Styles:Open to all/most Art Styles, including: Dark, Fantastical, Science fiction art, Surrealist.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Folklore/Mythology: General, Fables. Other: May vary.Payment:Professional payment (US$50 or more per piece) Professional payment. Details: USD $100.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Image. Video. 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 @fabulistmag.bsky.socialFacebook FacebookInstagram @fabulistmagMastodon MastodonThreads @fabulistmag Support this Publisher: Subscribe Support on Patreon For the Editor(s): Request Interview Link to Duotrope The Fabulist 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 Visual Art Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 11 reports from 10 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 13 min | 65.2 mean avg | 16.0 median | 356 max days (112.3 std dev) Responses 90.91 % Acceptances: 18.18 % of submissions accepted (169.5 avg. days per acceptance) | 20.00 % of submitters accepted Rejections are often underreported, which skews the statistics in favor of acceptances. Most publishers have a lower acceptance rate than indicated here. Rejections: 72.73 % (17.0 avg. days per rejection) | 0.0 % personal, 87.5 % form, 12.5 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 9.09 % (146.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 4 responses are pending (95 min | 190.5 mean avg | 190.5 median | 286 max days waiting | 305.4 std dev) from 4 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 22 Jun 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 07 Dec 2025. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 09:48 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! 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