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Fiction

Electric Literature

Closes in 4 days May close early
Length
2,000 to 10,000 words
Pay
300.00 USD flat
Fee
Not stated
Simultaneous
Allowed
Reprints
Original only

What they accept

Recommended Reading, Electric Literature's weekly fiction magazine, accepts previously unpublished fiction between 2,000 and 10,000 words and pays $300. It and The Commuter are open November 2-8, 2026, or until their submission caps are reached.

Languages
English
Resubmissions
Not allowed
AI policy
Electric Literature does not accept work that was created or revised using generative AI in any category.

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