Analog Science Fiction and Fact

About Analog Science Fiction and Fact

Analog is a Dell Magazines title for hard science fiction, where the science is central to the story, and it also publishes science fact articles. Its guidelines list 8 to 10 cents a word for short fiction up to about 20,000 words, 6 cents a word for serials, 9 cents a word for fact articles of about 4,000 words and $1 a line for poetry (checked October 12, 2026).

Who can apply

Submit through its online system. No simultaneous submissions or AI-written or AI-assisted work.