25+ Publications You Might Have Missed for Fiction on Medium in 2023
Did you know that these Medium publications accept fiction stories, too?

Looking for new horizons for your fiction on Medium?
Our guide to 40+ Active Fiction Publications on Medium in 2023 is pretty extensive for anyone looking to connect with fiction communities here, but fiction on Medium doesn’t stop there.
It turns out that there’s a lot of publications on Medium that are happy to publish fiction, even if they aren’t fiction-focused publications.
Here’s 26 publications you might not have considered for fiction!
All of the publications listed below are active and either a) specifically mention fiction in their submission guidelines, or b) have published fiction stories recently.
To check out what kind of fiction stories have been published by a particular publication, click on the “Stories with Fiction Tag” links.
And remember…
Whether you’ve been published in a publication or not, you’re invited to submit your fiction stories to The Fiction Friends Library!
Note from the Editor
If any of the information presented here about your publication is incorrect, please let me know and I will update it!
As you browse the links below, you’ll notice that some of the publications are using the beta publication design that rolled out in 2022, which means that you may see a different, older layout when clicking on the links to view different pages.
I’ve been told that a publication update is coming later this year that will revert all publications to a pre-beta style layout. — E.A.
Publications You Might Have Missed for Fiction Stories on Medium: 2023 Edition
Scribe
Stories that matter. Emotion first and foremost.
Scribe has 17,900+ followers and is run by Thomas Gaudex. Although primarily known for its poetry, Scribe also accepts fiction stories written from the heart.
Mystic Minds
Let’s talk about all of it
Mystic Minds currently has 6,200+ followers and is run by editor Kimberly Fosu. Mystic Minds publishes spiritual articles and stories that educate, inspire, and encourage readers.
Good Vibes Club
A publication to share stories promoting joy and positivity so we can live a life where ‘Every Day is a Good Day.’
Good Vibes Club currently has 240+ followers and is run by editor Trisha Faye. This publication publishes a variety of content, including inspirational fiction.
Modern Women
Heartfelt, down-to-earth and real stories by women for women.
Modern Women currently has 1,200+ followers and is run by lead editor ADEOLA SHEEHY-ADEKALE. Modern Women looks for stories that are a combination of heartfelt, down-to-earth, real, open, and honest.
Dancing Elephants Press
Positivity at Work
Dancing Elephants Press currently has 470+ followers and is run by editor Dr. Gabriella Korosi. This publication focuses on stories about emotional, physical, mental, and environmental well-being.
Gain Inspiration
Gain Inspiration is an inspiring publication that features a range of topics including self-improvement, life lessons, history, personal growth, and more.
Gain Inspiration currently has 340+ followers and publishes a variety of inspiring content, including fictional inspirational stories. This publication is run by a team of editors led by Alexander Semenyuk.
Blue Insights
Creating and sharing emotions — Spark plugs to ignite your virtual humanity. Everyone deserves to be heard.
Blue Insights currently has 8,000+ followers and publishes all types of content, including fiction. This publication is run by a team of editors including Francine Fallara.
Writer’s Blokke
The publication for writers and readers to create and read amazing content
Writer’s Blokke currently has 16,500+ followers and publishes a variety of content, including fiction. This publication is run by Benny Lim and several other editors.
Bouncin’ and Behavin’ Blogs
Renegade Writing For The Masses
Bouncin’ and Behavin’ Blogs currently has 3,300+ followers and publishes a variety of content, including fiction stories. This publication is run by Jason Provencio.
MIDFORM
Shortform’s 3-minute sister — 800 words or less — always with a key message at the end.
MIDFORM currently has 1,300+ followers and publishes stories that are 800 words or less and include a “key message” at the end. This publication is open to fiction, and is run by Linda Locke and others.
The Daily Cuppa
This publication is your place to enjoy stories of 150 words or fewer about plants and people, wild animals and pets, gardens and food, how-to and how-not-to — written to inform and delight. Did I mention humor?
The Daily Cuppa currently has 5,200+ followers and publishes uplifting and lighthearted stories that are 150 words or fewer, including fiction. This publication is run by Katie Michaelson and a team of editors.
Catness
Everything to do with cats …
Catness currently has 1,400+ followers and publishes all sorts of stories about cats, including feline fiction. This publication is run by Louise Peacock and Bruce Walker.
Petness
For Animal Lovers
Petness currently has 470+ followers and is run by Louise Peacock and Bruce Walker. This publication accepts fiction and is the sister publication of Catness. Petness publishes stories about any type of animal, except for cats.
Mercury Press
Stories, articles, and poetry from new and established writers.
Mercury Press currently has 210+ followers and a variety of content, including fiction, on the topics of communication, eloquence, business, travel, messages, and luck. This publication is run by Judey Kalchik and others.
Pet Talks
Animals inspire us every day; let’s have some Pet Talks.
Pet Talks currently has 160+ followers and publishes a variety of animal-related stories, including fiction. This publication is run by Wilfredo Resto.
Fourth Wave
Fourth Wave is here to amplify the voices of women and other disempowered groups.
Fourth Wave currently has 1,400+ followers and publishes stories that relate to feminism, marginalized groups, economic inequality, and environmental destruction. This publication accepts fiction and is run by Patsy Fergusson.
Thought Thinkers
A community for readers, writers, poets, satirists, creatives and thought thinkers.
Thought Thinkers currently has 710+ followers and accepts a wide variety of content, including fiction. This publication is run by Ben Ulansey and Gideon 6ix✍️.
A Smiling World
A publication to share, motivate and inspire others to create a better world
A Smiling World currently has 620+ followers and publishes uplifting stories about inclusion, culture, motivation, and growth. This publication is run by Veronica Llorca-Smith.
Humorous Writings
There were no publications for humour so I created one
Humorous Writing currently has 60+ followers and publishes humorous stories, including fiction. This publication is run by Amalia and several others. If you are terrified of snails, consider this publication.
Slackjaw
We publish daily humor on Medium. Want to write for us? We’re open to all writers and aspiring writers, both terrestrial and extraterrestrial.
Slackjaw currently has 145,000+ followers and publishes all things humor, including some short comedic fiction — if it feels right to the editor. Slackjaw is run by Alex Baia and others.
theMUSINGS
We publish snippets from your LIFE and MUSINGS. A home to avid storytellers, writers and MUSERS. ❤
theMUSINGS currently has 500+ followers and publishes a variety of content, including fiction stories. This publication is run by Vritant Kumar.
The Bigger Picture
Oddly specific. Universally applicable.
The Bigger Picture currently has 17,100+ followers and publishes a variety of content, including short fiction, but please note that the editor is selective about what fiction stories are published. This publication is run by Ryan Hussey and others.
Engage
Engagement is King!
Engage currently has 250+ followers and is run by Rui Alves and several others. This publication publishes a variety of content, including fiction, and accepts submissions between 500 and 3,000 words in length.
Unpopular Opinions
Because your opinion matters
Unpopular Opinions currently has 760+ followers and publishes a variety of content on unique perspectives, including fictional short stories. This publication is run by Melanie J. and Anastasia H.
What Is Love To You?
I don’t have the answer, but I have experiences and would like to share them with you, but will you share yours with me?
What Is Love To You? currently has 1,100+ followers and publishes a variety of stories on the topic of love, including fiction stories. This publication is run by Robert Ralph and others.
Greener Pastures Magazine
Always looking for a better joke
Greener Pastures Magazine currently has 660+ followers and publishes humor pieces between 100–700 words long, including fiction. This publication is run by Ash Jurberg.
The Journal of Radical Wonder
In The Journal of Radical Wonder, we look at the world through the lens of wonder. We are looking for beauty, art, nature, humanity, truth. We fight against cynicism and try to understand the complex nature of joy. Art. Nature. Humanity. Beauty. Truth.
The Journal of Radical Wonder offers a home for flash fiction, microfiction, and creative nonfiction, as well as poetry and other types of articles. This publication is run by John Brantingham, Jane Edberg, and others.
What are your favorite publications for fiction?
Do you know of a fiction-friendly publication that’s not listed here?
Let us know in the comments!
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