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Do not submit here! This project is on indefinite hiatus. Check their site to find out whether this is a submission and/or publication hiatus. (December 2019)

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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.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States Established in 2011

Publication Media

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication 
Print Publication Print Publication 

Fiction On Hiatus
Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Canadians.

Genres:

General. Subgenres: Magic Realism, Slipstream.

Fantasy. Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Apocalyptic/Post-Apocalyptic, Contemporary, Dark Fantasy, Magic Realism, Retrofuturism, Science Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Vampire.

Science Fiction. Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Alternate History, Apocalyptic/Post-Apocalyptic, Contemporary/Near Future, Cyberpunk, Dystopian, Retrofuturism, Science Fantasy, Slipstream, Space Opera, Time Travel, Zombie.

Lengths:
NovellaNo specific word count limits known (our definition: 15000 to 40000 words).
Fiction CollectionNo specific word count limits known.
NovelNo specific word count limits known (our definition: more than 40000 words).
Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics, including....
Place/Regions: Specific region.
Sexuality/Gender: General, LGBTQ issues, Women/Female issues, See guidelines.

Payment:

Token advance (under US$200) + >= 15% royalties Token advance (under US$200). ≥ 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 NOT allowed.
Media: Text.

Poetry On Hiatus
Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Canadians.

Genres:

General. Subgenres: Magic Realism, Slipstream.

Fantasy. Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Apocalyptic/Post-Apocalyptic, Contemporary, Dark Fantasy, Magic Realism, Retrofuturism, Science Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Vampire.

Science Fiction. Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Alternate History, Apocalyptic/Post-Apocalyptic, Contemporary/Near Future, Cyberpunk, Dystopian, Retrofuturism, Science Fantasy, Slipstream, Space Opera, Time Travel, Zombie.

Lengths:
Poetry ChapbookNo page limits known.
Poetry CollectionNo page limits known.
Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms, including: Formal verse, Free verse, Ghazal, Haiku (or related), Lyric poetry, Metrical, Pantoum, Prose poetry, Sestina, Sonnet, Villanelle.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics, including....
Place/Regions: Specific region.
Sexuality/Gender: General, LGBTQ issues, Women/Female issues, See guidelines.

Payment:

Token advance (under US$200) + >= 15% royalties Token advance (under US$200). ≥ 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 NOT 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: 21 Dec 2024
Date Added: 07 Aug 2013

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