Escape Pod

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Escape Pod is a science-fiction podcast and magazine publishing original and reprint short fiction in text and audio.

Response time info: ~1-2 months (reputed)

Read the full guidelines at escapeartists.moksha.io↗

Submission calls

fictionScience FictionEligibility requirementsCloses May 31, 2027Pays: USD $0.08 per word.

Open to: Submitters must be at least 18 years old or have permission from a parent or guardian to enter a contract with Escape Artists, Inc.

Original science fiction short fiction of 1,500-6,000 words, with a 2,000-4,000-word sweet spot. The magazine is typically open September 1 through May 31. AI-generated stories are not accepted.

fictionScience FictionEligibility requirementsCloses May 31, 2027Pays: USD $100 per story.

Open to: Submitters must be at least 18 years old or have permission from a parent or guardian to enter a contract with Escape Artists, Inc.

Reprint science fiction short fiction of 1,500-7,500 words. The magazine is typically open September 1 through May 31. Reprints are paid $100 per story.

fictionScience FictionEligibility requirementsCloses May 31, 2027

Open to: Submitters must be at least 18 years old or have permission from a parent or guardian to enter a contract with Escape Artists, Inc.

Audio submissions are accepted through a separate open submission form; the page provides no distinct word-count or payment terms for this category. The magazine is typically open September 1 through May 31.

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