February 2009 Archives
Canadian literary and arts magazines publishing in either English and French are in danger of losing a key federal funding source. The Coalition to Keep Canadian Heritage Support for Literary and Arts Magazines has more details... (Facebook link)
The Toronto Quarterly seeks submissions for their third issue. Poetry: 3-5 poems; Short story/column: 200-1500 words. Payment: free pdf copy of magazine. Send a brief bio and work as an attachment or in the body of the e-mail to thetorontoquarterly@hotmail.com. Deadline: April 1, 2009
grey borders (ON) invites submissions of poetry (15 poems max.), fiction (25 pages max.), drama, non-fiction and essays. Interested in work that questions our social environment or challenges race, religion, culture, society, government and our daily lives. Editors attempt to find a collective discussion among the submissions. Deadline: September 30, 2009. More details...
Matrix magazine (QC) is now accepting submissions for an upcoming issue on terror and the terrifying. Accepting a wide range of literary genres: postcard essay, creative non-fiction, text excerpt, short stories (3500 words max), and poems. Deadline: April 1, 2009. More details...
Theatre In the Raw (BC) invites entries for the 6th Biennial 2009 One-Act Play Writing Contest. First prize: $150 cash prize and at least one dramatic reading or staging of the play. Genres: comedy, tragedy, drama or radio play. Length: 25 pages/ 30 minutes. Six characters max. Enry fee: $25. Deadline: December 31, 2009. More details...
Semiannual ezine Ginosko (US) is accepting short fiction, poetry, creative non-fiction, interviews, social justice issues for their next issue. Length: flexible. Deadline: ongoing. More details...
Entries are invited for the Camber Press Fiction Chapbook Award (US). Grand prize: US$1000 plus publication and copies. Length: 10,000 words max. Deadline: April 30, 2009. Entry fee: US$15. More details...
Entries are invited for the 2009 R.A.I.L. Awards (US). Prizes are US$25-$200 in fiction, playwriting and poetry. Deadline: May 31, 2009. Entry fee: US$10. More details...
The Blue Metropolis Foundation is offering a master class for professional and emerging writers during the 11th annual Blue Metropolis Montreal International Literary Festival -- Fiction and Memoir: "Writing Ourselves" led by Donald Antrim. Application deadline: March 4, 2009. Dates: April 25-26. More details...
The Antigonish Review (NS) invites entries for the 9th annual Great Blue Heron Poetry Contest and the 5th annual Sheldon Currie Fiction Prize. First prize in each contest: $600 plus publication. Entry fee: $25; enter both contests for an additional $10. Deadlines: May 31, 2009 (fiction) and June 30, 2009 (poetry). More details...
In recognition of Vancouver 2010 Canadian Literature is planning a special issue devoted to "Canadian Literature and Sport." Accepting poetry submissions that "that embrace the two elements of this topic. An Olympic or winter sport connection is not essential." Deadline: March 1, 2009.. More details...
Short form poetry journal Four and Twenty invites submissions of poems fewer than 4 lines and containing fewer than 20 words (hence, Four and Twenty) for the April issue. All submissions are judged on the ability to create a vivid picture, evoke an emotional response, and use creative wordplay. All poetic forms welcome. No set theme. Deadline: March 31, 2009. More details...
Newfoundland magazine Riddle Fence is accepting poetry, fiction and creative non-fiction for its fourth issue. Submit poems (3-4 poems) and prose (1 piece; 5000 words max.). Appreciates brilliance and innovation. Payment: $30 per page. Deadline: March 2, 2009. More details...
Kitch Art magazine (Ottawa, ON) is looking for contributors. The bi-monthly magazine tracks the creative process, not the product. Rates are from 10 to 25 cents, depending on contribution and experience. Please contact editor Mike Levin at mike@kitchart.ca for writers' guidelines.mailto:mike@kitchart.ca
Toward the Light: Journal of reflective Word and Image invites entries for their 7th Annual Poetry contest. Submit poetry (rhymed or free verse) up to 150 lines. First prize: $200 plus publication in the 2009 summer issue (print and/or online). Entry fee: $28 (includes subscription and 3 contest entries) or $12 for up to 3 poems. Deadline: April 1, 2009. More details...
The Private Press (US) seeks poems that explore the twisted world of David Lynch's Blue Velvet for their next chapbook anthology. Deadline: February 28, 2009. Payment: One copy of the chapbook. More details...
Access Copyright is hosting a presentation on the Google Settlement and what it means to Canadian authors, publishers and illustrators of books. Date: February 19, 1:00 to 3:30pm. Location: Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto. More details...
Free creative writing paper Notes from the Underground (UK) seeks submissions. Accepts comic stories, sketches, cartoons and comic poetry; longer short stories (1800 words max.) and very short stories (1-2 sentences). Circulation: 100,000. More details...
Cahoots invites entries for their second annual fiction contest. Theme and style: open. Grand prize: art, books, CDs, and products worth over $1000; also, winning piece of fiction will be published in the Summer 2009 issue of Cahoots Magazine. Length: 1500 words max. Entry fee: $15 (two stories). Deadline: March 15, 2009. More details...
NōD, University of Calgary's undergraduate-run magazine, seeks poetry, prose and visual art for Issue #10. Theme: thievery. Submit up to 6 poems or prose (2500 words max) to nodmagazine@gmail.com. Deadline: March 15, 2009.
PistolPress (Toronto and Montreal) is accepting manuscripts for Canadian-authored collections. Open to short stories, novellas, and more. Does not publish: self-help books, nonfiction, children's literature, or genre fiction. More details...
WOW! Women On Writing (US) is seeking freelance writers for their Genre Issue. Payment: US$50-150 per article. Deadline: March 15, 2009. More details...
Entries are invited for the bpNichol Poetry Chapbook Award offered for the best poetry chapbook in English published in Canada in 2008. Prize: $2000. Chapbook length: 10-48 pages. The poet or publisher should submit 3 copies (not returnable) and a brief curriculum vitae. Deadline: March 31, 2009. More details...
Wordletting poetry journal is currently accepting submissions for its next issue. 50-line maximum per poem. Accepts previously published and simultaneous submissions. Deadline: March 31, 2009. More details...
Quarterly online poetry magazine Word Salad (US) seeks original poetry from around the world. Style and theme: open. Deadline: March 21, 2009. More details...
Submissions of prose and poetry are being accepted for an anthology Untying the Apron: Daughters Rediscover and Remember Mothers of the 50s (NS). Submit prose (2000 words max) or poetry (1000 words max) with a focus on mothers of the 1950s. "Given the social and cultural climate in which these mothers lived, worked, and raised children, how do we read now the various ways they adapted (or didn't), accepted, rebelled against, repressed or expressed who they were or wanted to be?" Deadline: February 20, 2009. For submission guidelines or more information contact Lorri at lorrineilsenglenn@gmail.com.
Ulterior, an alternative news magazine, seeks seeks articles on global non-profit work and event information for Canada. Deadline: March 25, 2009. More details...
WOW! Women On Writing welcomes entries for the Winter 2009 Flash Fiction Contest. Open prompt. 750 words max. Entry fee: US$10 (US$20 with critique). First prize: US$200. Deadline: February 28, 2009. More details...
CV2 is accepting submissions for The Green Issue: Volume 32.1. Invites submissions of essays (1500 words max.) and poetry "on the contribution poetry might offer to the current world movement toward a 'greener' global consciousness." Each essay should be accompanied by a related sample of 2-6 poems. Deadline: March 1, 2009. More details...
CV2 welcomes participants for for their annual 2-day Poem Contest. Entrant have 2 days (48 hours; April 4-6) to write a poem using all 10 words from "CV2's super-secret word meister." First prize: $350, plus a one-year subscription and publication. Deadline for pre-registration: March 27, 2009. Entry fee: $10. More details...
All Rights Reserved is looking to fill two volunteer positions for a one-year term starting in March. The Managing Editor is responsible for the production of a literary journal produced twice yearly (April and October). Works with the editorial team to develop scheduling and ensure editorial guidelines and deadlines are met. Oversees a volunteer staff and reports to the Board of Directors. Previous experience, particularly in editing, copywriting or proofreading are preferred but not required. The Business Manager oversees the operations of the literary journal and literacy association. Responsible for liaising with functional teams (communications, sales & distribution, advertising & sponsorship, literacy) in order to ensure smooth business operations within a budget. Manages a volunteer staff and reports to the Board of Directors. Previous experience in business administration is preferred but not required. Both roles require excellent time and resource management skills as well as an eye for detail. 5-10 hours per week, home-based. Group meetings may take place online or at public places. Candidates could send a letter of interest and resume to Kimberly Walsh, Managing Editor
manager@allrightsreserved.ca
