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Fiction

The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction

No closing date
Length
Up to 25,000 words
Pay
0.08 USD per word
Fee
Not stated
Simultaneous
Not allowed
Reprints
Original only

What they accept

F&SF has no formula for fiction but prefers character-oriented stories with a speculative element across fantasy, science fiction, horror, and humor, up to 25,000 words, paying 8 to 12 cents per word on acceptance.

Science FictionFantasyHorror
Languages
English
AI policy
No AI-use policy stated in the guidelines checked.
Since
1949

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