It has been a long time since I had a story published, and I can't remember how it is communicated to us when it has been done.
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You may also receive messages from the moderator who reviews your submissions.
This. I think an alert goes up now, too. Just trying to remember when my last went up.
There's an element of heat in this story.
Consuming Fire of Her Desire - Elements comp entry
Once a moderator has reviewed it, you'll get a message either saying that your story has been approved, or a return note explaining the reason(s) and usually some guidance to solve the issue(s).
Then of course it would be visible from your profile.