Refunds

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If you’re looking to cancel your order for whatever reason, we're here to help. We offer free refunds within 7 days of purchase. You can cancel your order for a refund to the original payment method (which will reach your account within 30 days).

If you’re unhappy with any of our services, you can also request a refund outwith the 7-day period. Please just get in touch with us by emailing editor@inspiringfiction.com

Please note the following exceptions to our refund policy:

1. You cannot receive a refund if the service is delivered before you request a refund. This applies specifically to our fast pass service which, by its very nature, is delivered within 7 days.

To initiate a refund, get in touch with us by emailing editor@inspiringfiction.com

Inspiring Fiction is committed to making the reading experience as open and welcoming as possible, which is why every issue of its literary magazines is free to read. The same spirit of fairness extends to its business practices, including how it handles cancellations and refunds. The team understands that circumstances change, and it aims to respond to every request with courtesy and a genuine desire to resolve matters quickly. Whether you are a first-time subscriber to a contest or a long-time reader exploring a new publication, the goal is to make every interaction straightforward and respectful, so you can focus on what matters most: the stories themselves.

The magazines published by Inspiring Fiction span speculative fiction, Tartan Noir, fantasy, and more, offering readers a chance to explore everything from dystopian cityscapes to magical realms and criminal underworlds. That breadth of imagination is matched by a practical approach to customer care. If you find that a purchase no longer fits your needs, the refund process is designed to be simple and transparent. The team encourages you to reach out with any questions or concerns, and they will work with you to find a fair outcome, keeping the focus where it belongs: on creativity and the craft of storytelling.

Each quarterly contest invites writers to embrace a themed prompt and craft a tale that explores timeless ideas such as liberation, imagination, and the pursuit of something greater. Entries are read with care, and the response times are kept short so that no writer is left waiting in uncertainty. That same respect for people's time informs the refund policy, which offers a straightforward path for anyone who changes their mind after making a purchase. By keeping policies clear and humane, Inspiring Fiction hopes to build trust with both the authors who submit and the readers who return issue after issue.

The team behind Inspiring Fiction receives submissions regularly and takes pride in responding to every writer in a timely manner, whether that means a shortlist, a runner-up mention, or a winner announcement. That culture of responsiveness carries over into how the business handles refund requests. If you have paid for a service and decide it is not right for you, the team is happy to discuss your situation and make things right where possible. The underlying principle is simple: publishing should be a source of inspiration, not frustration, and every policy should serve that larger mission.

Subscribing to the mailing list is the best way to stay informed about future contests, themed issues, and submission windows, with news delivered straight to your inbox. The same open lines of communication apply when you need help with an order. Inspiring Fiction believes that a literary magazine should feel like a community, and communities are built on honesty and good faith. Whether you are reaching out about a refund, a submission question, or simply to share your thoughts on a story you loved, you will be heard. The team is always ready to help, keeping the experience as free and accessible as the fiction itself.