The Sun

Fiction in any genre that takes risks to say something true

Guidelines summary

Pays: $200 and up, based on page length (on publication)
Length: No formal limit; rarely publishes over 7,000 words
Wants: Fiction in any genre that takes risks to say something true
Simultaneous submissions: Yes
Multiple submissions: Not stated
Reprints: Not stated
Response time: Tries for six months; often longer
Submissions: Online form reopens on the first of each month and closes when the monthly cap is reached
Submission or entry fee: $2.50 for online submissions; free by mail
Rights: One-time print and online rights
Last checked: October 31, 2026

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