One Story

Literary fiction, any style and subject

Guidelines summary

Pays: $500 and 25 contributor copies
Length: 3,000–8,000 words
Wants: Literary fiction, any style and subject
Simultaneous submissions: Yes
Multiple submissions: One story per submission period
Reprints: No
Response time: Aims for 3 months
Submissions: Closed. Two to three windows a year; the next opens in early December 2026 and closes when the cap is reached.
Submission or entry fee: None
Rights: First North American serial rights; rights revert after publication
Last checked: October 31, 2026

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