FAQ

Q. Is this a "real" publication?
A. Yes. We are recorded in the Library of Congress and our ISSN is ISSN: 3069-2334
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Q. When is my story due?
A. All stories must be submitted by midnight in your time zone the day listed on the submissions page.

Q. How will I know if my story has been accepted?
​A. All submitting authors will hear back—yes, no, or revise—between the 20th and 25th of the month before publication.

Q. Where do I submit my story?
A. We are currently shifting between email submissions and form submissions. You can still submit to [email protected] and paste your story and bio into the body of the email. NO ATTACHMENTS PLEASE. However, moving forward, each prompt is listed on the Submissions page and has a button with the submission form. This will drop you story in the correct folder and make sure it is not lost in email transit.

Q. How do I know what to write about?
A. The prompt will be posted every month on the submissions page.
A. You can sign up to be notified  by email of each month's prompt by clicking HERE.
A. You can also subscribe to our Patreon page (free or paid) and receive alerts for prompts and more.
A. We offer broad topics in our prompts so authors are able to take liberties. Use your imagination. The goal is to have wildly different stories from a great variety of authors.
A. We also enjoy a variety in style including prose, and poetry.

Q. Where can I find my story if it's accepted? 
A. The current month's publication will be on the magazine page.
A. IndividualStories are published on the Patreon account.
A. Previous month's publications can be found on the library page.
A. Each author will be sent their private story Page prior to publication.

Q. Will I get paid if my story is selected?
A. Unfortunately, no. This publication does not pay for submissions.