Ricky's Back Yard Weekly Dump of Arty Goodness A project of Czykmate Productions (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (May 2019). We provide the following information as an archive. About Got something cool but your swag doesn't fit our theme? Maybe you have a killer artwork and you hate print due to the limited canvas and color restrictions. Maybe it's a flash fiction or even a microfiction? Heck, we'd love a short story or even novella. Do you wish you had hands? If any of the above sounds like you then the Weekly Dump of Arty Goodness is for you! This is our 'online only' version of Ricky's Back Yard. Country of Publication Canada Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 52 x per year Collapse section Fiction Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Open to all/most Genres, including: General Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Flash Fiction: No specific word count limits known (our definition: up to 1000 words). Short Story: No specific word count limits known (our definition: 1000 to 7500 words). Novelette: No specific word count limits known (our definition: 7500 to 15000 words). Novella: No specific word count limits known (our definition: 15000 to 40000 words).Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Dark, Transgressive.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 payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Visual Art Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Artwork: Art Media: Open to all/most Art Media.Art Styles:Open to all/most Art Styles, including: Dark, Transgressive.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Token payment (under US$10 per piece) Token payment (under US$10 per piece).Note: We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Image. 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 Support this Publisher: Purchase Issue(s) Ricky's Back Yard Weekly Dump of Arty Goodness 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! Related Projects#Resist! Contest CLOSED Charges fees for all submissions100 Proof Horror Anthology CLOSEDByte Sized Horror Podcast DNQHauntedMTL Anthology Series CLOSEDHauntedMTL Originals CLOSED 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