Genres & Theme
Horror Mystery Science Fiction Suspense Open to all / most themes Well Told Tales accepts all sorts of pulpy content in the HORROR, SCI-FI and CRIME/HARDBOILED genres. SHORT STORIES: We're looking for edgy fare, 2,000 to 4,000 words (give or take) to record for our audio podcast. FLASH FICTION: We will publish very short, 100-500 word stories in text format. [No pay for flash fiction.] * Comments from Duotrope's Digest (and not the editor of this publication) are in green.	Go To: Website Support this Publisher: Make a Donation Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Web Design
Lengths
Short Story (2,000 - 4,000 words)
Media
Electronic Publication
Payscale
Payment ranges from token payment to semi-pro rates for Short Fiction
Other Info
Accepts electronic submissions only
Allows simultaneous submissions (always follow proper simultaneous submission etiquette)
Accepts reprints (check guidelines for details and restrictions)
Allows multiple submissions (check guidelines for details and restrictions)
Published 52 x per year
USA
Response Times
Show Overall   Note: These statistics are compiled from response reports sent to us anonymously and through our submissions tracker for registered users. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's staff. Accuracy We have received 18 reports within the past 12 months, not including 2 pending responses (with an avg. wait of 14 days) and not including 1 ignored report (reports are ignored when the submitter has an unrealistic overall acceptance/rejection ratio). The more responses reported, the more accurate the info. Rejections are often underreported, which skews the statistics in favor of acceptances. Most markets have a lower acceptance rate than indicated here. Days Reported 3 | 41.7 | 106 (min | avg | max) Responses (94.4%) Acceptances: 16.7% (29 days avg. per acceptance) Rejections: 77.8% (46 days avg. per rejection) | 50% personal, 42.9% form, 7.1% unspecified Rewrite Requests: - Non-Responses (5.6%) Assumed Rejections: - Author Withdrawals: 5.6% (20 days avg. per withdrawal by author) Other Information Most recent response reported was received on: 03 May 2008 Responses have been received for submissions sent as late as: 14 Mar 2008
Market Added: 22 May 2007 Last Updated: 06 May 2008 Last Checked: 13 May 2008

Before Submitting
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