Soles Series

A project of Upper Rubber Boot Books (see other related projects).

Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions. We provide the following information as an archive.

About

In Canadian vernacular, Upper Rubber Boot is slang for a remote, possibly unhip, probably insignificant place, much like America’s Podunk. Upper Rubber Boot Books was founded in July 2011 to give a voice to writers working from a (metaphorically) remote place, and to that end we publish fine literary and speculative writing, with a special focus on poetry and short story collections, genres which have a particularly difficult time finding a home in the publishing world. Some of our editions are available as ebooks only, while others are available as ebooks and print editions.

Country of Publication

United States

Publication Medium

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication

Fiction Closed

Audience:

Unknown

Genres:

General Subgenres: Magic Realism, Slipstream
Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Apocalyptic/Post-Apocalyptic, Contemporary, Retrofuturism, Science Fantasy, Slipstream
Horror Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Apocalyptic/Post-Apocalyptic, Retrofuturism, Slipstream
Science Fiction Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Alternate History, Dystopian, Retrofuturism, Slipstream

Lengths:

Short Story: 5,000 - 7,500 words; Up to 3 pieces.
Novelette: 7,500 - 15,000 words; Up to 3 pieces.
Novella: 15,000 - 20,000 words; Up to 3 pieces.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles.

Topics:

None found.

Payment:

No monetary advance + >= 15% royalties No monetary advance. ≥ 15% royalties.
Note: We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Reprints are allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.

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Dates

Last Updated: 22 May 2026