The Fifth Di... A project of Nomadic Delirium Press (see other related projects). About No about statement available. Country of Publication United States Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 1 x per yearPrint Publication Print PublicationPublished 1 x per year Fiction Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres Horror Open to all/most Subgenres Science Fiction Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Short Story: 2,500 to 7,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) Token payment. Details: USD $25 for originals; $10 for reprints.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.Media: Text. Nonfiction Closed Poetry Closed 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 @nomadicdelirium.bsky.social For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Support this Publisher: Donate on PayPal Support on Ko-fi The Fifth Di... Submission Statistics Free Preview! 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. Accuracy: We have received 12 reports from 11 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported: 69 min | 144.4 mean avg | 125.0 median | 503 max days (224.2 std dev) Responses 91.67 % Acceptances: 25.00 % of submissions accepted (226.3 avg. days per acceptance) | 27.27 % 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: 66.67 % (88.0 avg. days per rejection) | 62.5 % personal, 25.0 % form, 12.5 % unspecified Non-Responses 8.33 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 8.33 % (137.0 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals: - Pending 3 responses are pending (122 min | 274.0 mean avg | 294.0 median | 406 max days waiting | 143.1 std dev) from 3 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The editors will try to make a decision within 60 days. (100.0 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 60 days.) Most recent response reported was received on 31 Jan 2025. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 27 Sep 2024. 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! Related ProjectsDisharmony of the Spheres CLOSEDEcotastrophe Anthology Series CLOSEDFuture Syndicate Anthology Series DNQA Robot, a Cyborg, and a Martian Walk Into... CLOSED 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: 07 Jul 2025Last Audited: 07 Jul 2025 Date Added: 18 Aug 2005We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year.