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. Important: Some submission periods are restricted to specific demographics; as always, check their current guidelines before submitting. 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 AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Slower PULP Literature's overall average response time is slower than most magazines. More ChallengingPULP Literature's overall acceptance rate is lower than most magazines. Less ResponsivePULP Literature's overall rate of non-response is higher than most magazines. 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 SubgenresLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 7,500 words. Novelette: 7,500 - 12,500 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 SubgenresLengths: 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 Support this Publisher: Make a Donation Subscribe For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope PULP Literature 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. Filter: Category: All Categories Fiction Poetry Visual Art Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 73 reports from 67 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 1 min | 203.0 mean avg | 194.0 median | 527 max days (361.2 std dev) Responses 63.01 % Acceptances: 2.74 % of submissions accepted (70.5 avg. days per acceptance) | 2.99 % 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: 60.27 % (189.1 avg. days per rejection) | 6.8 % personal, 72.7 % form, 20.5 % unspecified | 4.1 % shortlisted Non-Responses 21.92 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 21.92 % (284.2 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals 15.07 % (124.4 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 36 responses are pending (162 min | 188.5 mean avg | 177.5 median | 530 max days waiting | 587.3 std dev) from 36 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The editors will try to make a decision within 180 days. (58.9 % 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 28 Aug 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 04 May 2026. Date compiled: 09 Sep 2026 20:46 UTC (4 hours, 3 minutes ago). View report of recent responses from this project 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! 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