The Formula

Conventions of the pulp fiction genre
If your aim is to write a genuine pulp fiction story, you should ensure that it also includes the following elements:

An unusual murder method
Something that the villain is looking for
A unique/unusual location
A menace hanging over the hero (or an internal conflict)
A genuine sense of menace, suspense, plot twists, and physical conflict are all hallmarks of the pulp genre – so prepare to wield each of these.