PULP Literature See other projects related to this listing. About With such a broad spectrum of tastes we needed to narrow our focus. Rather than limit ourselves to a single genre or fiction format, we pick from two specific segments: exceptional emerging talent, and established writers and artists who wish to break out of their genre confines. Pulp Literature magazine contains short stories, novellas, novel and graphic novel excerpts, illustrations and graphic shorts. Think of it as a wine-tasting … or a pub crawl … where you’ll experience new flavours and rediscover old favourites. The editors may not respond to all submissions. After waiting 180 days, assume your submission will not be accepted. Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s). Country of Publication & Year Established Canada Established in 2014 Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 4 x per yearPrint Publication Print PublicationPublished 4 x per year Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience. Excluding: Children, Middle grades, Young adults.Genres: General Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Cross-Genre, Historical. Action-Adventure Open to all/most Subgenres. Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres. Horror Open to all/most Subgenres. Mystery/Crime Open to all/most Subgenres. Romance Open to all/most Subgenres, excluding Erotic Romance. Science Fiction Open to all/most Subgenres. Suspense/Thriller Open to all/most Subgenres. Western Open to all/most Subgenres.Lengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 7,500 words. Novelette: 7,500 - 15,000 words. Novella: 15,000 - 20,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: May vary.Payment:Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pay ranges from Semi-pro payment to Professional payment. Details: CAD $0.05-$0.08/word for short stories up to 5,000; $0.03-$0.06/word between 5,000 and 10,000 words; $0.02-$0.04/word for over 10,000 words.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience. Excluding: Children, Middle grades, Young adults.Genres: General Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Cross-Genre, Historical. Action-Adventure Open to all/most Subgenres. Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres. Horror Open to all/most Subgenres. Mystery/Crime Open to all/most Subgenres. Romance Open to all/most Subgenres, excluding Erotic Romance. Science Fiction Open to all/most Subgenres. Suspense/Thriller Open to all/most Subgenres. Western Open to all/most Subgenres.Lengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 3 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: May vary.Payment:Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) to Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Pay ranges from Semi-pro payment to Professional payment. Details: CAD $25-$50.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Visual Art Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience. Excluding: Children, Middle grades, Young adults.Lengths: Artwork: Unknown number of pieces. Graphic Narrative: No page limits known.Art Media: Open to all/most Art Media, including... Illustration. Cartoon/Comic strip.Art Styles:Open to all/most Art Styles.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: May vary.Payment:Semi-pro payment (US$10-49 per piece) to Professional payment (US$50 or more per piece) Pay ranges from Semi-pro payment to Professional payment. Details: $25 to $75 per page.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Image. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.When payment details are provided, they are listed in the currency used by the publication. Go to publication's website Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookX (Twitter) @pulpliterature For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Support this Publisher: Make a Donation Subscribe PULP Literature Submission Statistics Free Preview! 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 project ranks among the 25 Slowest Fiction Publishers in our database. Accuracy: We have received 75 reports from 71 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported: 14 min | 205.1 mean avg | 205.0 median | 541 max days (302.1 std dev) Responses 50.67 % Acceptances: 2.67 % of submissions accepted (150.5 avg. days per acceptance) | 2.82 % of submitters accepted Rejections are often underreported, which skews the statistics in favor of acceptances. Most publishers have a lower acceptance rate than indicated here. Rejections: 48.00 % (173.1 avg. days per rejection) | 13.9 % personal, 63.9 % form, 22.2 % unspecified | 5.3 % shortlisted Non-Responses 49.33 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 36.00 % (261.4 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals: 13.33 % (48.4 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 51 responses are pending (52 min | 142.9 mean avg | 135.0 median | 468 max days waiting | 398.3 std dev) from 51 different members This only includes pending reports from users who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The editors will try to make a decision within 180 days. (62.7 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 180 days.) The editors may not respond to all submissions. After waiting the time indicated above, assume your submission will not be accepted. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 30 Jun 2025. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 04 Mar 2025. Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted here also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsThe Bumblebee Flash Fiction Contest Charges fees for all submissionsThe First Page Cage Charges fees for all submissionsThe Hummingbird Flash Fiction Prize Charges fees for all submissionsThe Kingfisher Poetry Prize Charges fees for all submissionsThe Magpie Award for Poetry Charges fees for all submissionsThe Raven Short Story Contest Charges fees for all submissions 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: 16 Jul 2025Last Audited: 14 May 2025 Date Added: 16 Jan 2014We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year.