Chicago Pulp Stories This project is believed to be defunct. (May 2012) About Chicago Pulp Stories is a literary magazine based in Chicago that hearkens back to the days when the written word was a portal into other worlds, a time when stories—broadly told or narrowly focused—opened the minds of readers to the possibilities of what was, what is, and what could be. There were fiction magazines for every interest and stories to match. These publications were filled with works by writers like Nelson Algren, Langston Hughes, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ernest Hemingway, and Zora Neale Hurston. We're dedicated to giving their modern counterparts a place to publish work that will become the classics of the future. There is nothing cheap about the stories that appear here, the name pulp is merely an homage to the humble beginnings of fiction magazines. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationPublished 2 x per year Collapse section Fiction Believed Defunct Dates: Rolling Deadlines: Check cutoff dates.Audience:UnknownGenres: GeneralLengths: Short Story: No specific word count limits known (our definition: 1000 to 7500 words).Styles:Literary.Topics:None found.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Electronic submissions. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Believed Defunct Dates: Rolling Deadlines: Check cutoff dates.Audience:UnknownLengths: Essay: No specific word count limits known.Styles:Literary.Topics:None found.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Electronic submissions. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to publication's website Report: Correction/Update Chicago Pulp Stories Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. This listing is inactive and does not have any submission reports for the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 22 May 2026 Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only