Official information
Overview
- Publication
- Analog Science Fiction and Fact
- Eligibility
- Official: any writer, solely on merit. No country list. Readers are technically knowledgeable but from many backgrounds — specialised jargon should be kept to a necessary minimum.
- Writing
- Science fact article
- Payment
- 9¢ per word
- Currency
- USD
- Payment conditions
- Official fact-article rate only — not the fiction rate. About 4,000 words. Necessary images must be provided by the author in camera-ready form. Payment is on acceptance.
- When paid
- On acceptance
- Word count
- About 4,000 words
- Response time
- Average two to three months; query after four months
- Status
- Open
- Deadline
- Not publicly stated
- How to submit
- Official online submissions system — not email
- AI policy
- AI-generated work prohibited
What they want
- Subjects of current and future interest — present research frontiers whose likely future developments have implications of wide interest.
- A more informal style than a professional journal. Analog readers read for entertainment as well as information.
What they don't want
- Specialised jargon and mathematical detail beyond a necessary minimum.
- AI-written, developed or assisted work.
Requirements
- About 4,000 words
- Camera-ready images if needed
- No AI
Rights
Same official Must Read Magazines rights framework described on the Analog guidelines page.
How to submit
- Read the Fact Articles section at https://analogsf.com/contact-us/writers-guidelines/.
- Submit through https://analog.magazinesubmissions.com/.
Official source
Analog — Writer's Guidelines (official)
Last verified 2026-08-19. Always re-read the official page before you send work.
Information can change. Payment rates, submission requirements, eligibility, deadlines and response times are subject to change. Always check the publication's official guidelines before submitting. BRYME verifies listings as carefully as possible but does not guarantee acceptance or payment.