Asimov's Science Fiction

Guidelines summary

Pays

8–10¢ per word up to 7,500 words; 8¢ for each word over 7,500

Length

Seldom shorter than 1,000 or longer than 20,000 words

Wants

Character-oriented science fiction, plus borderline fantasy, slipstream and surreal fiction. No sword and sorcery.

Simultaneous submissions

No

Multiple submissions

Not stated

Reprints

No

Response time

Average about five weeks

Submissions

No reading period stated

Submission or entry fee

None

Rights

Exclusive first English-language serial rights for one year, plus non-exclusive archive, translation and anthology rights

Last checked

October 31, 2026