Analog Science Fiction and Fact

What this publication wants

This is BRYME's summary of the publication's focus — not a copy of their website. Type of writing: Articles, Journalism. Official guideline: Analog Science Fiction and Fact guidelines.

Topics, themes and styles they look for

• 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.

Subjects they avoid

• Specialised jargon and mathematical detail beyond a necessary minimum.
• AI-written, developed or assisted work.

Key requirements

• About 4,000 words
• Camera-ready images if needed
• No AI

Who can submit

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.

Rights

Same official Must Read Magazines rights framework described on the Analog guidelines page.

AI policy

Prohibited

How to write for them

Official requirement: always follow the publication's own guideline exactly.

BRYME's practical advice: write for the publication's audience, use a clear structure, keep paragraphs short, lead with a specific angle, and confirm the word count before submitting. These are practical suggestions — they are not the publication's official rules.

How to pitch

Where a pitch is required, this is the general pattern BRYME recommends — always adapt it to the publication's guideline.

1. Research the publication and read several recent pieces.
2. Choose a specific idea that fits their beat and audience.
3. Write a concise subject line naming your idea.
4. Introduce yourself in one or two lines (who you are, where you publish).
5. Explain the proposed piece in a short paragraph — angle, structure, length.
6. Say why it fits this publication.
7. Include 2–3 relevant clips or links.
8. Close professionally and thank them for their time.
9. Send through the official channel only.

Accepting submissions now, with no stated closing date.

Track this pitch

How to submit

Official online submissions system — not email

Apply through the official channel below. BRYME only records submission destinations it has verified.

• Official guideline: opens the publication guideline (new tab)
• Submission: Official online submissions system — not email

What the guideline asks you to prepare

• Read the Fact Articles section at https://analogsf.com/contact-us/writers-guidelines/.
• Submit through https://analog.magazinesubmissions.com/.

What happens after submission

Expected response: Average two to three months; query after four months

If the publication does not state a response time, BRYME records that it is unknown. A follow-up is generally reasonable after a couple of weeks; if there is still no response, treat that as a likely non-acceptance rather than a rejection. Acceptance is normally communicated by the publication. If they accept, they will tell you exactly how to submit the final piece and, for most, how and when payment is made.