May 2011 Archives
The Postcard Press seeks short poems and flash fiction. Poems should be 10 lines or less, prose 100 words or less. Theme: "Creatures of the Night" (Deadline: July 31, 2011). Publishes one work per month in the form of a 4x6 inch postcard. Authors receive 15 copies of the postcards which feature their work. Guidelines
Narwhal Magazine is looking for submissions of short fiction (under 2000 words) for their upcoming third issue. Looking for stories with a sense of urgency. Appreciates some humour, too. Length: 1500 words max. Deadline: June 7, 2011
Slash Books (Canada) seeks submissions for an anthology called 'Queer Magic.' Stories (500-20K words) should include aspects of magic or the supernatural -- from time travel to exotic realms -- and explore gay, lesbian, or alternative lifestyle romance. Deadline: June 25, 2011. Payment: $100 plus copies. Guidelines
Non-profit online journal All Rights Reserved is accepting submissions of poetry, short fiction, creative non-fiction, as well as literary stories told through visual art/photography. Theme: Rejuvenation. Deadline: May 31, 2011. More
Mill Street Books (ON) is looking for true short stories that will inspire, encourage and entertain bicycle enthusiasts during Mississippi Mills Bicycle Month. Three age categories from 13 years and up. Deadline: May 30, 2011. First prize: $100 gift certificate (adults); $25 gift certificate (under 19). Entry fee: $10 (adults), $5 (under 19). More
Print journal Still Point Arts Quarterly (US) is looking for short articles, essays, fiction, and poetry about art, the idea of art, the making of art, being an artist, creativity, inspiration, the artist's medium, etc. (no technique). Questions can be sent to info@stillpointartgallery.com. Deadline: August 15 (October issue). (More (.pdf)
Postscripts to Darkness, an independently published serial anthology of weird fiction and art, seeks submissions of short fiction (2000 words or less) for their second issue (Fall 2011 publication). No specific theme; prefers work that is "both diverse (from splatterpunk to neo-gothic, fabulist to realist, the genteel ghost story to the fangory-ous flash-fic) and complementary." Deadline: May 27, 2011. Payment: two contributor's copies. Send submissions as attachments with "story submission" in the subject line with your name, submission(s) name, and a brief (45 words max) bio to postscripts2darkness@gmail.com
Seven Archons forum (US) is looking for tales of transgression for their first anthology, entitled "Writings On The Wall". The stories may blend all different genres, but overall must have a transgressive theme. Deadline: July 1, 2011.
Cha: An Asian Literary Journal (Hong Kong) invites for the Fine Tea Competition 2011. Fine Tea articles (800-1500 words) may be on any poems, stories or artwork/photography published in the magazine's history. First prize: £25. Select entries will be published on A Cup of Fine Tea. Deadline: August 31, 2011. More
The Sandstar Review is seeking poetry for its inaugural issue. Send up to 6 poems. Appreciates 'lyrical works that deal with the concepts of connection and disconnection.' Simultaneous submissions accepted if notified of publication. Details
Room Magazine is accepting submissions for its 2011 Annual Fiction, Poetry, and Creative Non-Fiction Contest. First prize in each category: $500. Deadline: July 15, 2011. Entry fee: $30 (includes subscription). More
RUMINATE Magazine invites entries for its annual Janet McCabe Poetry Prize. First prize: US$1,000. Deadline: May 15, 2011. Entries may be sent in using the "Get Involved" section of www.ruminatemagazine.org. Entry fee: US$15.
