Pitfall
“For Writing That Doesn’t Fit”
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Updated Oct 20, 2026
1.5K
followers
7
stories seen in 14 days
5
different writers
108
median claps per story
0%
stories by writers <100 followers
Should you submit to Pitfall?
Pitfall is larger than 38% of the 357 publications we track, and its stories get more claps than 55% of them. Most of its recent stories (100%) come from writers with 100+ followers, so expect a higher bar for acceptance. 100% of its stories are member-only (Partner Program).
How to submit
1 editor · newsletter: “Pitfall Update”
Submission rules change often — always read the publication’s current guidelines before pitching.
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