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InDigest magazine seeks writing about the looming apocalypse in video format. Submitted pieces can just be the author reading a poem, but the submissions must have great writing or be an exceptional video. Deadline: December 17, 2012 (noon)
The Print Express Poetry Competition (UK) is open for entries. Prize: £100 worth of Amazon vouchers. Theme: Winter (with some warmth and comfort). Length: 45 lines max. No entry fee. Deadline: December 28, 2012. Open to international entries.
The Capilano Review (BC) invites entries for their micro narrative contest. First prize: $300, publication in special issue, and subscription. Submit narrative sequences of three parts in 140 characters max. Entry fee (one 3-part series per entry): $35 / $45 (CAD) international. Deadline: December 31, 2012.
Paris Collective (France, UK) seeks contributions for a multi-disciplinary project that will take the forms of an art exhibition, club night, and zine. Theme: “Rhythm.Pattern.Texture.” Submissions must be based on a sound (provided), and can span a variety of media. Deadline: December 5, 2012 (flexible).
This Magazine invites news column pitches for the January issue. Looking for background/context to national issues, challenges to mainstream media perspective, and important untold stories. Short columns: more journalistic (650-800 words, payment: $50); long columns: more personal or creative nonfiction (1200-1500 words, payment: $75). Canadian writers only. Deadline: December 15, 2012.
Bi-annual literary magazine Papercuts seeks poetry and fiction submissions for their 11th issue. Deadline: Theme: “Prequel.” Looking for writing that “uncovers the back-story; that returns to the point where everything started”: births, origins, beginnings. December 5, 2012.
Freefall Magazine (Alberta) invites entries for their annual Prose and Poetry Contest. First prize in each category: $300. Short-listed entries may be selected for publication and paid standard rate. Length: 3000 words max (fiction) or up to 5 poems. Deadline: December 31, 2012. Entry fee: $21 (includes subscription).
Independent arts magazine Broken Pencil is accepting short stories for Deathmatch 2013. Top eight selected entrants are pitted against each other two by two, and winner is decided via website voting. Authors participate in a blog where they can hype up their own story or trash-talk their opponent’s writing. Prize: an “indie writer’s makeover” and cash. Deadline: December 31, 2012.
Rhubarb magazine (MB) seeks work for a special issue as part of a series on Mennonite taboos. Welcomes poetry, fiction and non-academic, creative non-fiction about Mennonite sex: from erotic to reflective, from kinky to dark, from lyrical to experimental to essayistic. Open to diverse perspectives, approaches, and styles. Deadline: December 15, 2012.
Writers Haven is looking for insightful travel stories dedicated to adventure, goofy pranks, and leisure for their 8th issue. Length: 500-1200 words. Deadline: December 15, 2012.
The Foundation of Arts of Northeast Arkansas is seeking material for an anthology of anonymous letters to “Mother” or “Mom.” Letters may include personal thoughts, feelings, observations or responses, etc. Length: 1000 words max. Send to FOAdearmom@gmail.com. Deadline: December 15, 2012 . Note: letters chosen for publication will be published anonymously. For acknowledgement, indicate preference in submission and include your name and email address.
The Entroper (US), a new online literary project, is looking for original works of prose, poetry, and artwork (photography or otherwise). No particular theme; emphasis is on literary quality and language that is challenging and accessible. Deadline: December 3, 2012.
The Writers’ Village (UK) invites entries for their Best Writing Competition 2012. First prize: US$800. Submit short fiction (3000 words max.) in any genre. Entry fee: $19 (includes story critique). Open to international writers. Deadline: December 31, 2012.
The Writers’ Village (UK) invites entries for their Best Writing Competition 2012. First prize: US$800. Submit short fiction (3000 words max.) in any genre. Entry fee: $19 (includes story critique). Open to international writers. Deadline: December 31, 2012.
The 40 Below Project (Alberta) is seeking unpublished submissions for an upcoming print anthology about or inspired by winter in Edmonton. Accepting short fiction, poetry, and creative non-fiction. Publication in 2013. Deadline: December 31, 2012. Multiple submissions accepted.