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American Short Fiction

American Short Fiction
Forms: 
Fiction
Format: 
Print
Frequency: 
Biannual: Winter/Spring, Fall/Winter
Reading period: 
January 1 to December 31
Response time: 
1 - 6 months
Payment: 
$101 - $300
Simultaneous submissions: 
Yes
Accepts reprints: 
No
Reading fee: 
Yes
Founded: 
1991
Website: 
http://www.americanshortfiction.org

American Short Fiction has published, and continues to seek, short fiction by some of the finest writers working in contemporary literature, whether they are established, or new or lesser-known authors. Anyone wishing to send a story to American Short Fiction should first become familiar with the work previously published by the magazine. Our standards for acceptance are extremely high.

Recent Reviews

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Winter 2017 review by Adriane Hanson
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Fall 2014 review by Sam Slaughter
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Spring 2014 review by Tripp Reade
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