What is a “Fast Pass” submission?

Because of the high volume of submissions, we tend to average 2-3 months to read and respond to a new submission. If you purchase a “Fast Pass,” you jump to the front of the line. Only after reading all of our “Fast Pass” submissions, will we go back to reading our regular submissions. (Or, if you are a yearly digital or print subscriber, your story is always moved to the front of the line!)

Accordingly, “Fast Pass” submissions should expect a response in 3-5 business days.

Are my chances of getting accepted better if I use the “Fast Pass” system?

Nope. You get the exact same reading and consideration as everyone else. You just get read first.

What do you do with the extra money?

We keep the lights on at After Dinner Conversation Publishing. Seriously, submitting via the “Fast Pass” is win/win. You get a faster response, and 100% of your money goes to supporting an independent literary publisher.

Why $12? That seems like an odd amount.

It’s a matter of striking the right balance between getting a few people to pay to help support the publication, but not so many people we can’t stick to a 3-5-business-day turnaround.

How do I submit via “Fast Pass?”

It’s easy! First, send $12 via our secure checkout, then complete our online submission form to submit your story.***

FYI, you still need to follow our other submission guidelines.

How will you know my submission is a Fast Pass submission?

When you are sending us your story, you’ll check this box (see pic below) as part of the submission process to alert us.

*** One submission per "Fast Pass."