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Founded in 1995 and based in Toronto, Canada, Broken Pencil is a print magazine. It is one of the few magazines in the world devoted exclusively to underground culture and the independent arts. We are a great resource and a lively read! Broken Pencil reviews the best zines, books, websites, videos and music from the underground and reprints the best articles from the alternative press. Also, ground breaking interviews, original fiction, and commentary on all aspects of the independent arts. From the hilarious to the perverse, Broken Pencil challenges conformity and demands attention.

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Country of Publication & Year Established

Canada Established in 1995

Publication Media & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 4 x per year.
Print Publication Print PublicationPublished 4 x per year.

Fiction Open
Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:
General General
Lengths:
Flash Fiction Flash FictionUp to 1,000 words.
Short Story Short Story1,000 - 3,000 words.
Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) to Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Pay ranges from Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) to Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word).
Note: We list broad pay categories rather than prize specifics. Check with the publisher for details.

Submissions:

Method: Submittable submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Media: Text.

This project does not qualify to be listed at Duotrope in this category. Reason: They accept applications to join their writing staff but not unsolicited submissions.

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Broken Pencil Submission Statistics — Free Preview!

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AccuracyWe have received 6 reports from 5 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.
Days Reported8 min | 53.7 mean avg | 47.0 median | 124 max days (43.5 std dev)
Pending1 response is pending (221 days waiting). This only includes pending reports from users who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days

Other Information

Most recent response reported was received on 10 Dec 2023.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 02 Dec 2023.

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Dates

Last Updated: 02 May 2024
Last Audited: 25 Jan 2024. (We audit each active listing twice a year. Learn more at link.)
Date Added: 08 Aug 2005

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