Scraps a journal of rejection and abadonment About Scraps showcases the abandoned work of writers and artists. In this exercise, abandoned work is any piece of writing or art that the author or artist has indefinitely shelved after receiving a series of rejection letters from traditional venues. These pieces should be complete and polished, and mostly competent, but not quite good enough. Think 4th place runner-up. Or 5th or 6th. In addition to showcasing the abandoned work, we would like to present a collaborative response to rejection by creating a complimentary element to accompany each piece of writing. The rejection letters will be used by the editors to create this response, ranging from additional graphics or illustrations, erasure poetry, essays, music, and bibliomancy. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 12 x per year Collapse section Fiction Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: General.Lengths: Short Story: No specific word count limits known (our definition: 1000 to 7500 words).Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: 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 to Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $50.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: General.Lengths: Poem: No line limits known.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Token payment (under US$5 per poem) to Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) Pay ranges from Token payment to Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $50.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Visual Art Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Graphic Narrative: No page limits known.Art Media: Cartoon/Comic strip.Art Styles:Open to all/most Art Styles.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Token payment (under US$10 per piece) to Semi-pro payment (US$10-49 per piece) Pay ranges from Token payment to Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $50.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.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: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Instagram @word.scrapsThreads @word.scraps For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Scraps 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. Accuracy: We have received 3 reports from 3 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported: 12 min | 14.3 mean avg | 14.0 median | 17 max days (2.5 std dev) Other Information Most recent response reported was received on 06 May 2025. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 24 Apr 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! 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 May 2025Last Audited: 27 Feb 2025 Date Added: 31 Mar 2024We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year.