Fiction, Poetry
Pulp Literature Magazine
Pulp Literature pays $0.05-$0.08 per word for short stories up to 5,000 words, $0.03-$0.06 between 5,000 and 10,000 words, $0.02-$0.04 over 10,000 words, plus $25-$50 for poetry and $25-$75 a page for art.
🟢 Currently accepting Verified 2026-09
The docket
The nine things that decide whether a pitch is worth sending. Every answer below is either taken from the publication’s own guideline or computed by BRYME from the 304-publication desk. Where the publication does not say, the docket says so instead of filling the gap in.
- Payment
- $0.05-$0.08/word (short stories)BRYME records 3 other records based in Canada that state a per-word rate — too few to rank this one against without over-reading 3 data points. On acceptance.
- Length
- short stories to 5,000 words
- Who can submit
- Open internationallyThe guideline states no geographic restriction. Diaspora writers are explicitly welcome.
- Reading period
- Not yet assessedBRYME has not recorded a reading period for this market from its guideline page. That is our gap rather than the publication's silence: it does not mean the window is open, and it does not mean there is none. Read the guideline linked on this page before you send.
- Response time
- Varies
- Simultaneous submissions
- You may submit elsewhere at the same timeWe accept simultaneous submissions. — https://pulpliterature.com/submissions/submission-guidelines/ (read 2026-09-30)
- AI policy
- Not statedThe guideline is silent. BRYME records that 138 of the 304 publications on this desk do restrict AI-assisted work, so silence here is not permission — ask.
- Rights
- StatedAs stated in the publication's guidelines (reprints accepted at reduced rates).
- Experience
- Wants some prior publicationIf you’re a new writer, send in your most thrilling, funny, or heart-rending work! — https://pulpliterature.com/submissions/submission-guidelines/ (read 2026-09-30)
What this record does not tell you
This publication leaves 2 of the nine questions unanswered. BRYME publishes that gap instead of filling it — a generated answer would look complete and cost you a pitch.
- Reading period — no window recorded yet, so check the guideline before you pitch rather than assuming it is open.
- AI policy — assume disclosure is expected unless the editor says otherwise.
Record last human-checked 2026-09-05. Sources listed at the foot of this page. Figures are compared only against other records based in Canada quoted the same way, so a per-word rate is never ranked against a flat fee.
Quick facts
- Payment
- $0.05-$0.08/word (short stories)
- Word count
- short stories to 5,000 words
- Submission
- Editorial submissions (per guidelines)
- International writers
- Yes
- Status
- 🟢 Currently accepting
- Last verified
- 2026-09
What this publication wants
This is BRYME's summary of the publication's focus — not a copy of their website. Type of writing: Fiction, Poetry. Official guideline: Pulp Literature Magazine guidelines.
Topics, themes and styles they look for
- Short fiction in any genre, up to 5,000 words (tiers up to 10,000+ words).
- Poetry and interior illustrations ($25-$50). Sequential art/graphic works ($25-$75 per page).
Subjects they avoid
- A limited number of reprints accepted at up to 50% of first-publication rates.
Key requirements
- Follow the reading window
- Word-count and format per guidelines
Who can submit
Open to writers; pay rates published on the official guidelines page.
Rights
As stated in the publication's guidelines (reprints accepted at reduced rates).
AI policy
Not stated in the guideline
How to write for them
Official requirement: always follow the publication's own guideline exactly.
BRYME's practical advice: write for the publication's audience, use a clear structure, keep paragraphs short, lead with a specific angle, and confirm the word count before submitting. These are practical suggestions — they are not the publication's official rules.
How to pitch
Where a pitch is required, this is the general pattern BRYME recommends — always adapt it to the publication's guideline.
- Research the publication and read several recent pieces.
- Choose a specific idea that fits their beat and audience.
- Write a concise subject line naming your idea.
- Introduce yourself in one or two lines (who you are, where you publish).
- Explain the proposed piece in a short paragraph — angle, structure, length.
- Say why it fits this publication.
- Include 2–3 relevant clips or links.
- Close professionally and thank them for their time.
- Send through the official channel only.
Accepting submissions now, with no stated closing date.
How to submit
Editorial submissions (per guidelines)
Apply through the official channel below. BRYME only records submission destinations it has verified.
- Official guideline: opens the publication guideline (new tab)
- Submission: Editorial submissions (per guidelines)
What the guideline asks you to prepare
- Submit per the official submission guidelines and reading windows.
- Follow the length and format requirements on the guidelines page.
What happens after submission
Expected response: Varies
If the publication does not state a response time, BRYME records that it is unknown. A follow-up is generally reasonable after a couple of weeks; if there is still no response, treat that as a likely non-acceptance rather than a rejection. Acceptance is normally communicated by the publication. If they accept, they will tell you exactly how to submit the final piece and, for most, how and when payment is made.
Check, question or correct this record
BRYME publishes its working, not just its conclusions. Last human check: 2026-09.