September 2008 Archives
Canadian publisher Loon In Balloon (ON) seeks fiction manuscripts likely to have widespread popular appeal amongst adult readers. Interested in well-written novels that tell a compelling story -- especially works that could easily make the transition to a movie script. More details...
Ox Family (Canada, US, India) seeks submissions for its second handmade publication (published in 2009). Accepts fiction, short stories, stream-of-consciousness pieces, song lyrics, and poetry. Theme: "if we were quieter." Deadline: November 7, 2008. More details...
Cambridge Writers Collective announces its 2008 poetry contest. First prize: $100. Entry fee: $5 or 3 poems for $10. Deadline: November 15, 2008. More details...
Literary print annual Versal (Netherlands) seeks poetry, prose, and art for its seventh issue due out in May, 2009. Appreciates innovative forms (i.e. flash fiction, prose poetry) and work that is "urgent, involved, and unexpected." Deadline: January 15, 2009. More details...
More.ca, a Canadian site celebrating women over 40, invites personal stories for their "View from her" section. Women at midlife are invited to share pivotal experiences in their life. Until October 31, submitted stories will be eligible to win a $1000 prize. More details...
The Danforth Review (ON) seeks poetry book reviews for TDR BEHEMOTH GARGANTUAN: The World’s Largest Canadian Poetry Review EVER! (publication: October 1, 2008). Send your book and also submit a review of one of your favourite Canadian poetry books. Length: 110-220 words. Deadline: September 25, 2008. More details...
The 2008 CBC Literary Awards competition is now open. Three categories: short story, poetry, and creative nonfiction. First prize: $6000; second prize: $4000. Winners also published in enRoute. Cash prizes totaling $60,000. Deadline: November 1, 2008. Entry fee: $20. More details...
Small Press Poet Wears Prada seeks poetry (any form or style) for an anthology on bugs: pests, diseases, listening devices, computer viruses, telemarketers, etc. Submit up to three poems with bio. Previously published work accepted provided authors retains copyright. Response time: three months. Expected publication: 1-2 years. More details...
Ricepaper, an Asian Canadian arts and literary quarterly, is now accepting submissions for their Winter 2009 "translation" issue. All genres welcome: short fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry, translation and play excerpts. Also accepting visual art, features, profiles and reviews. Payment: $50-200. Deadline: September 15, 2008. More details...
Short Story Radio (UK) invites writers to submit short stories for their competition. Winners will have their story recorded by a British Equity member actor and produced by the creative team behind Short Story Radio. Winning story will be broadcast on shortstoryradio.com and winning writer receives their own professional website. Open to international entrants. Categories: drama/romance, historical fiction/memoir, humour, magic realism, mystery/thriller, science fiction. Length: 3000 words max. Deadline: October 31, 2008. Entry fee: £8 per story. More details...
Alien Sloth Sex, an occasionally literary zine, is looking for fiction, non-fiction, poetry, comics, art, and creative grocery lists for their eighth issue. Considers all submissions, but appreciates work that is experimental and pushes the envelope. Payment: free copy. Deadline: ongoing. More details...
