The Fifth Di...
Literary Magazine
It presents original science fiction, fantasy, and spooky horror stories. It also presents a few original poems, again along the overall theme.
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Highlights
- Vibe:Send us your best but less intimidating
- Response time: down to two months*Editor reported data
- Acceptance rate: ?
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FeeNo
Accepts simultaneous submissions
What's that?
When you can submit your work to multiple magazines at the same time
Accepts previously published
From the editors
Fiction: We will consider reprint stories, provided they adhere to the guidelines; however, they are difficult sells.
What's that?
When the magazine wants to publish your previously published work. Requirements vary
Nominates for prizes
Active on social media
Available in print
Provides contributor copies
Has examples online
Offers expedited response
What's that?
Expedited submission: When the magazine offers a faster response time for an extra fee
Fiction - 8000 words max
Max words: 4000
Max words: 8000
Max pieces: 1
Sub Genres: Fantasy, Horror, Science Fiction, Speculative
Payment: $ 25
Fiction - 1000 words max
Max words: 1000
Sub Genres: Fantasy, Horror, Science Fiction, Speculative
Payment: $ 0.01 per word
Nonfiction - 5000 words max
Max words: 1000
Max words: 5000
Max pieces: 1
Sub Genres: , , , ,
Payment: $ 20
Poetry
Max lines: 100
Max pieces: 3
Payment: $ 5
Review
Max words: 1000
Max words: 5000
Max pieces: 1
Payment: $ 20
How to submit
Processs
Email
Cover letter
All submissions must include contact information. This means: Name [yours, not necessarily your byline name] Address [street, city, country, and zip code or equivalent] e-mail address Paypal address
Eligibility
No specific eligibility requirements
Formatting
rtf or .doc attachments [NO .docx, please]
Author's rights
This magazine does not list any details on their website for this section.
Additional info
Tracker statistics
17
Total submissions tracked
115 days
Average response time
Average acceptance rate
0 days
Fastest response time
210 days
Slowest response time
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About
The Fifth Di... wants original stories with plot, tension, suspense, conflict, and character development. Remember, if readers do not care what happens to your main character[s], they won’t read the story. The narrative should maintain a sense of wondering what’s going to happen next; of what’s lurk...
Read moreFounded
2000
Country
US
Masthead
Tyree Campbell
Editor-in-Chief
Terrie Leigh Relf
Editor, Drabble and Poetry
Robert J. Krog
Editor, anthologies, collections