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The Fifth Di...

Literary Magazine

Fiction

Flash Fiction

Nonfiction

Poetry

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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:
    ?

Payssee Genres section for details

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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

Articles related to science fiction, fantasy, and horror. Articles include essays and reviews, as well as writing tips.

Poetry

Max lines: 100

Max pieces: 3

Payment: $ 5

From 10 to 100 lines.

Review

Max words: 1000

Max words: 5000

Max pieces: 1

Payment: $ 20

The Fifth Di... also considers articles related to science fiction, fantasy, and horror. Articles include essays and reviews, as well as writing tips.

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

21

Total submissions tracked

115 days

Average response time

16.67%

Average acceptance rate

0 days

Fastest response time

210 days

Slowest response time

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Submission calls

    All genres

    Always open

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...

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Founded

2000

Country

US

www.hiraethsffh.com

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    Editor Tyree Campbell avatar

    Tyree Campbell

    Editor-in-Chief

    Editor Terrie Leigh Relf avatar

    Terrie Leigh Relf

    Editor, Drabble and Poetry

    Editor Robert J. Krog avatar

    Robert J. Krog

    Editor, anthologies, collections