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Pulp Fiction<\/a>, a Canadian magazine, features a variety of genres: \u00a0science fiction, mystery, fantasy, history, suspense, and thriller.<\/p>\n

“We realized we knew a lot of writers who had pieces sitting in shoe boxes under their bed[s] . . .\u00a0 We also knew writers looking to break out.” \u2014 The Writer magazine, October 2016<\/p>\n

The “pulp” in the title refers to “cheap pulp paper used in the dime-novels of last century.<\/p>\n

“We love literary fiction. Beautiful prose, soul-searching themes, and powerful and complex character development are all part of the stories we like.”<\/p>\n

From their website<\/a>:<\/p>\n

Format<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In these days of massive hardcover tomes and heavyweight trade paperbacks, do you miss the small, inexpensive paperbacks you could stuff in your purse or coat pocket?\u00a0 We do, which is why our print format is a digest-sized magazine, lovingly modeled after fabulous magazines which have stood the test of time.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Pulp Fiction is looking for:
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Any genre or between-genre work of literature, or visual art (black and white) up to 75 pages in length.\u00a0 Short stories, novellas, poetry, comics, illustrations \u2014 bring it on.\u00a0 We do not publish non-fiction, memoir, or children\u2019s stories.\u00a0 Aside from that we want anything entertaining and well written.<\/p>\n

Contests<\/h3>\n

Pulp Literature<\/em> has four annual contests<\/a> for writers, and new this year, a cover painting contest for artists.\u00a0 To hear about contests in advance, subscribe to their free monthly newsletter<\/a>.<\/p>\n

“We receive fewer entries in a contest than in general submissions, so you’re more likely to get noticed.”<\/p>\n

The Bumblebee Flash Fiction Contest\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Deadline:\u00a0 February 15, 2017<\/p>\n

The Magpie Award for Poetry<\/strong><\/p>\n

At Pulp Literature, we have an affinity for poetry, the hard liquor of literature. We like it strong, neat, and we don\u2019t mind if it makes our eyes water.\u00a0 Our judges, will be looking for a fusion of musicality, imagery, feeling, and thought.\u00a0 May the best poem win!<\/p>\n

Contest opens: 1 March 2017
\nDeadline:\u00a0 15 April 2017
\nEntry fee: $25 1st poem, $10 each subsequent poem
\nEarlybird fee (before 15 March): $20 1st poem, $10 each subsequent poem
\nEntry fees include a 1-year digital subscription to Pulp Literature.<\/em><\/p>\n

The Hummingbird Flash Fiction Prize<\/strong><\/p>\n

Got something short, sharp and snappy to tell? \u00a0Wow us with your most economical and brilliant storytelling. \u00a0This contest is for short fiction under 1000 words. \u00a0Want feedback on your story? \u00a0Get a professional critique from one of the Pulp Literature<\/em> editors for only $15 more.<\/p>\n

Deadline: \u00a015 June 2017
\nEntry fee: $15
\nEarlybird fee (before 15 May): $10
\nEntry fees include a 1-year digital subscription to Pulp Literature.<\/em><\/p>\n

The Raven Short Story Contest<\/strong><\/p>\n

We Pulp Literature<\/em> editors collect stories like ravens in the woods, swooping down on what catches our eye and bringing the treasures \u2014 sometimes sparkling, sometimes grisly, but always fascinating \u2014 home to our nests.\u00a0 Want feedback on your story? \u00a0Get a professional critique from one of the Pulp Literature<\/em> editors for only $25 more.\u00a0 Show us your most scintillating treasures in the form of short fiction up to 2500 words in length and you could be the one bringing home $300 to line your nest!<\/p>\n

Contest opens: 1 September 2017
\nDeadline:\u00a015 October 2017
\nEntry fee: $20
\nEditorial critique: $25
\nEarlybird fee (before 15 September): $15
\nEntry fees include a 1-year digital subscription to Pulp Literature<\/em><\/p>\n

This contest is for previously unpublished short fiction between 500 and 2500 words in length.\u00a0 Multiple entries welcome.<\/p>\n

Submission Guidelines<\/a><\/p>\n

Short Fiction Guidelines<\/strong><\/p>\n

We are looking for entertaining, accessible stories:\u00a0 A story readers can sink into late at night before they go to bed.\u00a0 We want to stretch people\u2019s minds, but not give them a headache.<\/p>\n

We want a balance of serious and lighthearted stories.\u00a0 We strive for emotional balance in each of our issues, and want our readers to leave feeling challenged yet refreshed.<\/p>\n

We aren\u2019t satisfied with a joke.\u00a0 Some writers send shaggy dog stories that end with a twist or revelation that is funny, but not a story.\u00a0 A story is about a person, not a plot twist.<\/p>\n

We take more short fiction than novellas.\u00a0\u00a0 Stories under 5000 words have the best chance of publication.<\/p>\n

We want both plot and character.\u00a0\u00a0 We like some action along with those intriguing personalities, and we want to see characters that grow and change throughout the story arc.<\/p>\n

Reading fees<\/p>\n

Because of the large volume of short fiction we receive we charge a reading fee of $10 CAD (roughly $7 US) for short stories and novellas.\u00a0 If this fee is a hardship please contact us.\u00a0 Finances should never prevent your words from being seen!\u00a0 There are no fees for poetry, novel,\u00a0 or artwork submissions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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