The Submission Grinder

Writers can use the Submission Grinder's donation-supported tracker and market database to find outlets for fiction, poetry, and nonfiction.

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About The Submission Grinder

The Submission Grinder is a donation-supported submission tracker and market database for writers of fiction, poetry, and nonfiction. Users can search for outlets and track submissions, with recent activity showing acceptances, rejections, and response times.

Users can suggest a new market listing if a publisher is missing. Advanced Search adjusts the payment display based on entered word count and line count, and the site also publishes speculative fiction on its Diabolical Plots zine.

Key features

  • Search market database for fiction, poetry, and nonfiction outlets
  • Track submissions and view recent acceptances and rejections
  • Suggest a new market listing for missing publishers
  • Filter advanced search by word count and line count
  • View recently added and recently updated market listings
  • Read speculative fiction on Diabolical Plots zine
Best for: Writers of fiction, poetry, and nonfiction seeking outlets for their work.
Good for
  • Covers fiction, poetry, and nonfiction markets
  • Displays recent response times by market
  • Lets users suggest missing market listings

The Submission Grinder at a glance

Type
Website
Pricing
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Platforms
Web
Open source
Not stated
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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The Submission Grinder FAQ

What can I do if a publisher I want to submit to is not listed?
Suggest a new market listing for that publisher.
How is the site supported?
Through donations via PayPal, pledges on Patreon, and book purchases.
How does payment display work in Advanced Search?
The payment column is tuned to the word count and/or line count entered in the search.
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