Fiction, Creative nonfiction, Reviews
The Pasticheur
The Pasticheur takes one piece of short fiction or creative nonfiction of up to 3,000 words, and film writing with a 150 to 200 word synopsis plus one still. Authors retain full copyright, and the magazine asks only for first publication rights and the right to archive permanently. Its AI position is permissive rather than prohibitive: it recognises AI as part of contemporary creative practice and that an author may accept, reject, alter or respond to suggestions from an editor, another person, or an AI system.
🟢 Currently accepting Verified 2026-09
The docket
The nine things that decide whether a pitch is worth sending. Every answer below is either taken from the publication’s own guideline or computed by BRYME from the 288-publication desk. Where the publication does not say, the docket says so instead of filling the gap in.
- Payment
- Not statedNot stated on the public submissions page. The publication publishes no figure BRYME could record. That is not the same as unpaid — but you cannot price the work from this page.
- Length
- Short fiction or creative nonfiction: 1 piece up to 3,000 words; film writing: synopsis of 150–200 words plus one still
- Who can submit
- Not statedNo stated country restriction on the guidelines page.
- Reading period
- Not yet assessedBRYME has not recorded a reading period for this market from its guideline page. That is our gap rather than the publication's silence: it does not mean the window is open, and it does not mean there is none. Read the guideline linked on this page before you send.
- Response time
- Not statedNo response time recorded. A follow-up after two to three weeks is reasonable; silence past that is a soft no, not a rejection.
- Simultaneous submissions
- You may submit elsewhere at the same timeSimultaneous submissions are welcome; please withdraw promptly if accepted elsewhere. — https://the-pasticheur.com/submit-your-work-1 (read 2026-09-30)
- AI policy
- AI use is limitedThe guideline permits AI only in stated circumstances.
- Rights
- StatedAuthors retain full copyright. The Pasticheur requests only first publication rights and the right to archive the work permanently.
- Experience
- Not yet assessedBRYME has read this publication's guideline but has not yet put the experience question to it, so this row is untouched rather than unanswered — it is our gap, not theirs. Treat it exactly as you would an unstated policy.
What this record does not tell you
This publication leaves 5 of the nine questions unanswered. BRYME publishes that gap instead of filling it — a generated answer would look complete and cost you a pitch.
- Payment — pitch only if you are comfortable negotiating the fee itself, or ask before you write.
- Who can submit — the guideline leaves this open, so ask before you spend an evening on the pitch rather than assuming a yes.
- Reading period — no window recorded yet, so check the guideline before you pitch rather than assuming it is open.
- Response time — expect to wait blind, and keep other pitches live.
- Experience — BRYME has not assessed this one yet, so do not read the blank as either a welcome or a bar. Look at who the publication normally publishes before you pitch.
Record last human-checked 2026-09-30. Sources listed at the foot of this page. This record holds no figure BRYME could compare, so no ranking appears above it. Where a rate is quoted per word, it is never ranked against a flat fee.
Quick facts
- Payment
- Not stated on the public submissions page
- Word count
- Short fiction or creative nonfiction: 1 piece up to 3,000 words; film writing: synopsis of 150–200 words plus one still
- Submission
- Email with a cover letter addressed to the editors
- International writers
- Yes
- Status
- 🟢 Currently accepting
- Last verified
- 2026-09
What this publication wants
This is BRYME's summary of the publication's focus — not a copy of their website. Type of writing: Fiction, Creative nonfiction, Reviews. Official guideline: The Pasticheur guidelines.
Topics, themes and styles they look for
- Short fiction or creative nonfiction: one piece of up to 3,000 words.
- Film writing: a brief synopsis of 150 to 200 words and one film still or promotional image.
- A cover letter addressed to the editors.
- Work responding to a special call, indicated clearly in the email subject line or body.
Subjects they avoid
- Submissions without a cover letter addressed to the editors.
Key requirements
- Email your submission with a cover letter addressed to the editors.
- Keep fiction and nonfiction to one piece of up to 3,000 words.
- For film writing, include the 150–200 word synopsis and one still.
- If your work responds to a special call, say so in the subject line or body.
- For any adapted or source-based work, include proof of copyright permission and the right to publish both versions.
Who can submit
No stated country restriction on the guidelines page.
Rights
Authors retain full copyright. The Pasticheur requests only first publication rights and the right to archive the work permanently.
AI policy
Limited
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.
- Research the publication and read several recent pieces.
- Choose a specific idea that fits their beat and audience.
- Write a concise subject line naming your idea.
- Introduce yourself in one or two lines (who you are, where you publish).
- Explain the proposed piece in a short paragraph — angle, structure, length.
- Say why it fits this publication.
- Include 2–3 relevant clips or links.
- Close professionally and thank them for their time.
- Send through the official channel only.
Accepting submissions now, with no stated closing date.
How to submit
Email with a cover letter addressed to the editors
Apply through the official channel below. BRYME only records submission destinations it has verified.
- Official guideline: opens the publication guideline (new tab)
- Submission: Email with a cover letter addressed to the editors
- Submission email: editor@the-pasticheur.com
What the guideline asks you to prepare
- Read the 'On Authorship and the Use of AI' section at https://the-pasticheur.com/submit-your-work-1 before sending.
- This is one of the few markets that treats AI as a legitimate tool rather than banning it — but authorship still rests with you.
- The cover letter is required.
What happens after submission
Expected response: Not stated
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.
Check, question or correct this record
BRYME publishes its working, not just its conclusions. Last human check: 2026-09.