40+ Active Fiction Publications on Medium in 2023
Looking for publications with a focus on fiction? Find all the details and submission guidelines here
Looking for a publication for your fiction on Medium?
Many fiction writers on Medium self-publish, but if you’re looking to connect with more readers, it can be a good idea to consider submitting your story to a publication.
This list shares dozens of active fiction publications on Medium, and gives you easy access to their about pages, latest stories, and submission guidelines.
All of the publications on this list are fiction-focused or have a dedicated section for fiction on the publication’s navigation menu.
Keep in mind that sometimes publications with smaller followings can mean more engagement than the big ones!
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 was rolled out in 2022, which means that you may see a different, older layout when clicking on the links to view the About and Latest 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.
Fiction Publications on Medium: 2023 Edition
Updated 9/21/2023
The Lark
The Lark shares fictional short stories, serial fiction, and poetry.
The Lark has 4,100+ followers and publishes flash fiction, short stories, and fiction series. You must have a Medium membership and be a member of the Partner Program in order to be accepted as a writer. This publication is run by Denise Larkin and PJ Robinson.
Microcosm
A place for tiny stories that capture something much larger. Single moments of a vast journey, a single frame of a moving picture.
Microcosm has 1,500+ followers and is currently run by Zane Dickens and Paul Mansfield. Microcosm publishes stories that are between 100 and 300 words, with monthly themes and weekly prompts.
The Fiction Writer’s Den
Run by several creative writers, this publication is Medium’s home to short stories, web-novels, drabbles, and other creative work.
The Fiction Writer’s Den currently has 130+ followers and publishes short stories, web novels, drabbles, and other creative writing. It is run by JF Danskin, Samuel Kenneth Kauffman, Jay C Wells, and Kathy K.
Fictions
Your best and bravest stories, mined from your imagination.
Fictions has 310+ followers and publishes stories that are at least five minutes of read time. They also accept long-form stories serialized over multiple posts. Fictions was founded by Danielle Loewen, Paul Combs, and Eric Pierce.
Lit Up
Here you can read and submit short stories, flash fiction, poetry — in brief, your own legend. We’re starting little. But that’s how all big stories begin.
Lit Up currently has 10,500+ followers and publishes fiction and creative writing that’s structured to tell a story. The publication is run by DiAmaya Dawn, A Maguire, Peculiar Julia, Dermott Hayes, and others.
A Bit of Madness
Sometimes, things go differently.
A Bit of Madness currently has 120+ followers and is run by Arthur G. Hernandez. It focuses on the fantasy and horror genres, and publishes both short stories and series.
Choose Your Own Adventure — Collaboration
This is the place to collaborate on great adventure and sci-fi stories, like the classic ‘Choose your own adventure’ and similar books for kids.
Choose Your Own Adventure — Collaboration has 100+ followers and is run by JF Danskin, Sieran Lane, Jay C Wells, and Mojave Green. A unique option for fiction writers who are interested in collaborative fiction.
Fantastic Fiction
A home for fiction of the fantastic, fantastical, and fantasy variety!
Fantastic Fiction currently has 110+ followers and is run by K.V. Fey. This publication accepts fiction stories of all kinds, with a focus on fantasy stories. It also features weekly fiction writing prompts.
Note: Submissions are on hiatus as of September 20, 2023.
The Lightning Project
flash fiction written in 10 minutes
The Lightning Project has 10+ followers and publishes flash fiction stories, with a twist: writers are challenged to write their story in only ten minutes. This publication is run by Atlas Blaine.
Scrittura
Provocative Poetry & Prose
Scrittura currently has 1,700+ followers and publishes prose fiction. This publication is run by Samantha Lazar, Zay Pareltheon, Marilyn J Wolf, and Viraji Ogodapola.
The Kraken Lore
Get lost in the fiction, get found by the kraken
The Kraken Lore currently has 160+ followers and is run by Bradan Writes Stories, Jonathon Sawyer, Jay C Wells, Rayne Sanning, and FJCMontenegro. It publishes fantasy, science fiction, and dystopian fiction.
Kaleidoscope Dispatch
Welcome to Kaleidoscope Dispatch, where the visionary meets the unbound.
Kaleidoscope Dispatch is a new publication that publishes literary fiction, hysterical realism, magical realism, satire, and other experimental fiction/nonfiction. It is run by Paige Holloway.
FictionFaction
Follow the Faction
FictionFaction currently has 110+ followers and publishes dark fiction in the supernatural, horror, thriller, and suspense genres. This publication is run by Troy Larson.
Promptly Written
Write whenever, wherever the mood strikes you.
Promptly Written currently has 1,500+ followers and posts daily, weekly, and monthly prompts to inspire fiction and poetry, as well as articles and opinion pieces. It is run by Editor-in-Chief Ravyne Hawke and editors Casey Lawrence, ADEOLA SHEEHY-ADEKALE, Bella Smith, and Petunia Petals.
Hinged
Connecting people through story
Hinged has 12,600+ followers and challenges fiction writers to submit stories based on weekly prompts. The publication is run by Sandy Knight, Aura Wilming, and Geoff Atkins.
New North
Medium’s premiere Fiction and Poetry publication
New North has 5,800+ followers and publishes “rich and quality fiction” and poetry. This publication is run by Zack Chapepa and John Parsell.
The Howling Owl
Fly high, remember the nest
The Howling Owl has 330+ followers and publishes poetry, fiction, essays, and reviews. This juried publication is run by Zay Pareltheon, Viraji Ogodapola, and Marilyn J Wolf.
The Storyteller’s Vault
Prompts, Poems, Short Stories, and Non-Fiction
The Storyteller’s Vault currently has 460+ followers. It accepts fiction, poetry, and nonfiction stories written in response to the publication’s prompts. The publication is run by Chelsea Marie.
Prism & Pen
Amplifying LGBTQ voices through the art of storytelling
Prism & Pen currently has 2,900+ followers and publishes short stories and serialized fiction. It is run by James Finn, Esther Spurrill-Jones, Sieran Lane, and others.
Pure Fiction
This publication is a non-judgemental nurturing space for fiction writers of all levels and experience.
Pure Fiction has 330+ followers and is open to both novice and experienced fiction writers. The publication is run by KL Simmons and JA Vassili.
Horror Hounds
Sniffing out horror wherever it may lurk
Horror Hounds currently has 250+ followers and publishes terrifying horror, science fiction, and fantasy stories. This publication is run by Jen North.
Imaginative Fiction Out There
The more imaginative, the better.
Imaginative Fiction Out There has 90+ followers and publishes short stories and serial fiction. This publication is run by Kathy K, Graham D. Cooke, Sweet Chaos, and Selina Miyasia.
The Fictioneer’s Treasure Trove
Enticing your imagination, one story at a time.
The Fictioneer’s Treasure Trove has 100+ followers and publishes family-friendly fiction that is 10 minutes of read time or less, including children’s bedtime stories. The publication is run by Sweet Chaos.
Fascinate Me Fiction
Stories that make you think, wonder, and believe.
Fascinate Me Fiction is a new publication that publishes science fiction, mystery, historical, fantasy, and speculative fiction short stories. New writers are welcome. This publication is run by M.E. Gattignolo.
Total Fiction
If it is a good Fiction tale, there is a place here for it in Total Fiction.
Total Fiction currently has 310+ followers and publishes all genres and all lengths of fiction. You must be a member of Medium to submit. Total Fiction is run by T. Mark Mangum.
The Short Place
The home of the short story
The Short Place currently has 320+ followers and publishes short stories up to 1,500 words in length. This publication is run by GB Rogut and Arpad Nagy.
A Taste for Life
“A Taste for Life” publication is a place for writers to share their stories about life.
A Taste for Life currently has 230+ followers and accepts fiction stories with a preference for stories inspired by the publication’s prompts. It is run by Jason Edmunds.
Rainbow Salad
A place for misfit unicorns to share Poetry and Fiction
Rainbow Salad currently has 400+ followers and publishes short and serialized fiction. This publication is run by Arthur Dewson, Reece Beckett, and Sadie Seroxcat.
Short Shorts
Fun-size fiction
Short Shorts currently has 30+ followers and publishes short stories that are 1,000 words or less, from micro fiction to flash fiction. This publication is run by Alex Godley and KateElizabeth.
Creative Passions
Life’s a beach. Full of the unexpected and people with hidden stories to tell. Creative Passions is just that, somewhere for you to open your minds to new thoughts and ideas, and unlike the beach, you won’t get sand between your toes here.
Creative Passions currently has 250+ followers and publishes fiction, plus poetry and other articles. This publication is run by Jonathan Townend, RMN and Carol Townend.
Monster Alley
A place for people to write, connect, and follow their varied passions on Medium.
Monster Alley currently has 210+ followers and publishes fiction, plus writing tips, author bios, and other articles. This publication is run by The Accidental Monster, Cameron Thomson, Lorna Dolan, Carrie, and more.
Literary Impulse
Where Words Bloom
Literary Impulse currently has 840+ followers and publishes fiction, in addition to poetry, nonfiction, and essays. Fiction stories are limited to 1,500 words or less. This publication is run by Priyanka Srivastava, Somsubhra Banerjee, Rahul S. (Aaweg I, ShabdAaweg), and others.
Fandom Fanatics: Create
Let your imagination shine!
Fandom Fanatics: Create currently has 30+ followers and publishes fiction stories. It is the sister publication of Fandom Fanatics and is run by Erin Moon (Penname) and Pooka.
ILLUMINATION
We curate and disseminate outstanding articles from diverse domains and disciplines to create fusion and synergy.
ILLUMINATION currently has 69,000+ followers and publishes a wide variety of topics, including fiction. This publication is run by team of editors led by Dr Mehmet Yildiz.
ILLUMINATION’S MIRROR
Twin of ILLUMINATION to scale out
ILLUMINATION’S MIRROR currently has 2,100+ followers, has a dedicated section for fiction, and is designed for writers who need to submit multiple stories within 24 hours. It is run by Dr Mehmet Yildiz and a team of editors.
ILLUMINATION Book Chapters
Submit your book chapters in story format
ILLUMINATION Book Chapters has 940+ followers and publishes books by chapter, including fiction stories. You can submit published or unpublished manuscripts. This publication is run by a team of editors led by Dr Mehmet Yildiz.
The Scriber’s Nook
A space for writers to showcase their imagination and talent …
The Scriber’s Nook currently has 50+ followers and publishes short stories, series, story excerpts, and book chapters in a variety of genres. The Scriber’s Nook is run by Susi Moore.
MuserScribe
Your space to share the Muse …
MuserScribe currently has 10+ followers and publishes fiction prefaced by the inspiration behind the story. This publication is run by Susi Moore.
Everything Shortform
Everything Shortform is a publication for Medium stories 150 words and less. Rapid reads to capture your attention and direct it towards further reading or short expressions readers can gulp down in one bite.
Everything Shortform currently has 1,000+ followers and has a section for fiction stories with 150 words or less. Everything Shortform is run by Greg Prince and many others.
The Shortform
Shortform is dedicated to quick & interesting reads. If you are looking for some tiny nuggets of knowledge or some easy entertainment, you came to the right place.
The Shortform currently has 5,800+ followers and publishes fiction stories that are 150 words or less. It also hosts a 10-day fiction challenge. This publication is run by Jonathan Townend, RMN, Yana Bostongirl, and others.
Better Fiction
My aspiration for this publication is to be a place for members to explore fiction by sharing short stories, writing exercises and prompts, and advice on how to become a better fiction writer.
Better Fiction is a new publication that publishes flash fiction and short stories, plus writing exercises, prompts, and writing advice. Stories up to 3,000 words are accepted. This publication is run by AbdulElah (Abi).
The Hub Publication
We Tell Bold and Inspirational Stories Spoken With an Authentic Voice.
The Hub Publication currently has 380+ followers and publishes fiction, poetry, and many other types of articles. This publication is run by Misbah Sheikh, Andrea Lawrence, John Hansen, and others.
Amusing Responses
For those who respond to the Muse’s prompts
Amusing Responses currently has 90+ followers and publishes fiction stories written in response to prompts. This publication is run by Christine Graves and Rose Malana.
Drop a Line Pub
Tell me what you want to write about and we’ll find a place for you!
Drop a Line Pub currently has 60+ followers an publishes a variety of content, with dedicated sections for fiction and horror. This publication is run by Ginger Cook, Graham D. Cooke, and Kathy K.
The Daily Cuppa Grande
Since The Daily Cuppa is short-form, our loyal readers requested I create a separate publication for longer stories by our writers, and so The Daily Cuppa Grande was born.
The Daily Cuppa Grande, the sister publication of the shortform pub The Daily Cuppa, currently has 230+ followers and has a dedicated section for fiction. This publication is run by Katie Michaelson and others.
Write Under the Moon
What inspires your words to flow?
Write Under the Moon currently has 690+ followers and publishes short stories and series in a dedicated section for fiction. This publication is run by Claire Kelly and others.
Dominium Tenebrarum — The Underworld
Welcome to The Underworld, Dŏmĭnĭum Tenebrārum, Dominion of Darkness, where dwell vampires, werewolves, fae, & other beings of the Underworld. Unveil their fiction stories, lore, supernatural speculation, myths, book reviews, & of course, a horde of vampires, werewolves & fae.
Dominium Tenebrarum — The Underworld is a new publication that focuses on supernatural and fantasy fiction. This publication is run by Binky Ink Writing.
World of Fiction
Any type of fiction genre has a home here.
World of Fiction is a new fiction publication run by editor Jonathan Townend, RMN. This publication accepts fiction of any genre, and there are no required word limits for fiction submissions.
The Mad River
The Mad River is a literary journal of the strange, the faerie, the insane, the experimental and occasionally snarky. Poetry, writing, stories, and flash fiction brought by the river from the deepest part of the forest. Let water, words, and madness flow.
The Mad River publishes fiction that is 1,500 words or less, as well as poetry and other creative writing. This publication is run by Peculiar Julia and others.
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