The Paper Street Journal

This project is on indefinite hiatus. Check their site to find out whether this is a submission and/or publication hiatus. (May 2018)

About

The Paper Street Journal is an arts publication based out of Hamilton, ON, Canada. We curate and showcase works of short fiction and creative prose, poetry, essays/reviews/notes/photo-essays, art, photography, and music from artists around the world. The Journal was founded in early 2014 by McMaster University graduates Jesse Dorey, James Puntillo, and Eric Tarquinio. Since its inception, the PSJ has grown into an internationally known online publisher. The caliber of artists who’ve previously been featured in the Journal is a testament to its breadth and quality. In addition to editing, reviewing, and publishing works of art across a number of vastly unique mediums for a wide audience, the Journal maintains a strong community focus and social media presence.

The editors may not respond to all submissions. After waiting a reasonable amount of time, assume your submission will not be accepted.

Country of Publication & Year Established

Canada

Established in 2014

Publication Media & Frequency

Audio Publication Audio Publication: Published 1 x per year
Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: Published 1 x per year

Collapse section Fiction On Hiatus

Dates:

Rolling Deadlines: Check cutoff dates.

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Canadians.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

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).

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Place/Regions: Specific region.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Media: Audio. Text.

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Dates:

Rolling Deadlines: Check cutoff dates.

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Canadians.

Lengths:

Review: Up to 3,000 words.
Essay: Up to 3,000 words.
Narrative Nonfiction: No specific word count limits known.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Critical, Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Literature/Books: Theory/Analysis/Criticism.
Place/Regions: Specific region.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Media: Audio. Text.

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Dates:

Rolling Deadlines: Check cutoff dates.

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Canadians.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Poem: Up to 500 lines.

Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Place/Regions: Specific region.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Media: Audio. Image. Text.

Collapse section Visual Art On Hiatus

Dates:

Rolling Deadlines: Check cutoff dates.

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Canadians.

Lengths:

Artwork:

Art Media:

Open to all/most Art Media, including...
Photography.

Art Styles:

Open to all/most Art Styles.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Place/Regions: Specific region.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Media: Image.

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Last Updated: 22 May 2026