Toil & Trouble A Witch-Run Literary Magazine About Toil & Trouble is an online literary magazine run by a practising witch with a penchant for creative writing. We launched in October 2022. Together, we can celebrate each other through the magical act of writing. Let's cause some toil and trouble! Important: Demographic restrictions for submission vary. Check guidelines for current details. Country of Publication & Year Established United Kingdom Established in 2022 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 3 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis FasterToil & Trouble's overall average response time is faster than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: General Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres Horror Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 2,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Other: May vary.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: Up to 2,000 words. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 2,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Other: May vary.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: General Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres Horror Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 2 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Other: May vary.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Visual Art Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Artwork: Unknown number of pieces.Art Media: Open to all/most Art Media, including... Photography.Art Styles:Open to all/most Art Styles.Topics: Other: May vary.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Image. 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:Instagram @toiltrolitmagX (Twitter) @ToilTroLitMag For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Toil & Trouble 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 Accuracy We have received 4 reports from 4 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 5 min | 33.5 mean avg | 34.0 median | 61 max days (25.9 std dev) Pending 2 responses are pending (16 min | 37.0 mean avg | 37.0 median | 58 max days waiting | 477.2 std dev) from 2 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 Feb 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 03 Feb 2026. 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! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. 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