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Coastal West Publishing (Canada) is open to non-fiction submissions that ‘teach, inspire in positive ways and provide hope and change to the readers.’ True crime manuscripts accepted as long as the novel does not glorify crime or criminal activities.
Pithead Chapel (US) seeks literary fiction submissions up to 4000 words. Also publishes one flash fiction piece (1000 words max) per issue.
International e-magazine The Missing Slate (UK) is looking for submissions of original poetry, short fiction, and artwork, as well as reviews of contemporary poetry and fiction. Deadline: October 31, 2012.
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: November 15, 2012.
Tightrope Books (Canada) seeks fiction and poetry. Theme: The Manson Girls. In August 1969, seven people were shot stabbed and bludgeoned to death in L.A. What were these women thinking, doing, feeling, intending to do? What are they doing now? Submit to tightropebooks2012@gmail.com. Deadline: January 15, 2013 (extended).
Contemporary Literary Review India (CLRI) is a literary journal in English, publishing poems, stories, film reviews, book reviews, essays, and criticism. Open to international writers.
Call for writers for new online web journal, The AF Project. Publishes a broad range of subjects, genres, and forms. Seeks writers who share a passionate interest in art, design, and visual culture.
The Acrobat (Canada) is currently seeking original fiction and poetry for its premiere issue, slated for December. Submit Fiction (3500 words max.) and Poetry (4 poems max.) to info@tightropebooks.com. Acceptance notices sent late November. Small writers fee for accepted work. Theme: Beginnings and endings. Deadline: October 15, 2012.
Common Virtues (U.S.; no link) seeks writing that ‘bridges the failure of politics to foster unity by encouraging work for the common good across individual differences.’ Poets are invited to reflect on justice, compassion, generosity, and mutual concern as virtues of committed citizenship. For guidelines contact vklimoski@gmail.com. Deadline: November 30, 2012.
Soldiers for the Cause (U.S.) is a activist blog aspiring to be the inverse of a Soldier of Fortune Magazine. Seeks to be an outlet for veterans, families, and activists to voice opinions on social causes. Accepting veteran-related essays, articles, and media analysis.
Chrysalis Zine (Canada) seeks poetry, short prose (the shorter the better), and visual art. Theme: Movement. Also seeking brief reviews of books, films, and music. Print zine with online blog. Send work to chrysaliszine@gmail.com
Indian Ink, a bi-monthly print magazine (Kannur, Kerala) seeks submissions from emerging and established writers. Welcomes international writers. indian.ink.mag@gmail.com
Papirmasse (Canada) is looking for artists and writers to include in its 2013 run: a monthly print with art on the front and writing on the back. Selected contributors are paid a stipend plus 3 copies of their issue. Deadline: October 15, 2012.
Print publication Stone Voices (US) is looking for articles, essays, fiction, and poetry about the connection between art and spirituality as it relates to the making of art, history of art, spiritual awakening, mindfulness, and more. Questions can be sent to info@stonevoices.co. Deadline: October 15, 2012.
Verity La is an Australian on-line creative arts journal, publishing short fiction and poetry, cultural comment, photomedia, reviews, and interviews. Open to writing on all topics. Currently looking for well-written work from the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community.