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The Broken City

GENRE

Poetry, Creative Nonfiction, Fiction

SUBGENRE

Creative Nonfiction, Experimental, Fiction, Flash Fiction, Formal Poetry, Graphic/Illustrated, Literary Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Pop Culture, Prose Poetry, Short Fiction

READING PERIOD

Jan 1 – Dec 31

DESCRIPTION

The Broken City showcases poetry, fiction, and art with an urban edge, often exploring dislocation, absurdity, and the fractured rhythms of contemporary life. Contributors frequently approach narrative with dark humor or surreal twists. The journal favors work that is gritty, inventive, and emotionally charged.

EDITORIAL TIPS

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