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Independent hybrid lit mag The Holler Box accepts submissions of poetry, fiction, lyric essays, nonfiction, and artwork year-round. Each issue is published online and in the form of a limited release handmade chapbook. Welcomes the alternative and experimental, as well as new and unpublished writers. Length: 5000 words max (prose) and poetry (up to 3).
thetravelitch is a Canadian on-line travel magazine that publishes Canadian perspectives on travel and travel-related issues. Also prints stories about Canada from writers who call the world their home. Length: 1500 words max. No payment.
Online journal Cactus Heart Literary Magazine (U.S.) seeks poetry, fiction, nonfiction, reviews, art & photos for e-Issue #5. Looking “your spiny, your sharp, your relentless… work coursing with energy and able to thrive in the harshest of places, while maintaining a vulnerable, succulent interior.” Deadline: July 1, 2013.
New queer arts and literary journal Plenitude Magazine (Canada) seeks literary fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and graphic narrative for Issue #3. Payment: $10-$25. Deadline: July 5, 2013.
Bucket List Bikers (US) is sponsoring a writing contest for the best submission about motorcycle destinations. Destinations should be in the United States, and be accessible by motorcycle. Entries will be evaluated for creativity, style, and relevance. First prize: $300. Length: 500-1000 words. Deadline: July 1, 2013
Print journal Still Point Arts Quarterly (US) seeks a broad range of non-fiction, fiction, and poetry about art, the idea of art, the making of art, art history, being an artist, creativity, inspiration, the artist’s medium, etc. Deadline: May and August 2013.
Online magazine THE ◆ HILT (Toronto, ON) is looking for nonfiction literature (1500 words max) and narrative artwork (with 1000 word max statement) for an upcoming issue about life lessons/learning. Theme: Confusing, hilarious, or banal “Moral Of” stories and “Dear Diary” entries Deadline: May 15, 2013.
Online magazine Halcyon seeks summer-related submissions for the next issue. Looking for stories, poems, essays, non-fiction, articles, recipes, how-tos, and quotes that provide a sense of well-being and inspiration. Deadline: June 1, 2013. No payment.
Ricepaper magazine (BC) seeks submissions for an upcoming double-issue, Summer Reading . Looking for poetry, short fiction, creative non-fiction, drama, graphic novel, and translation with themes pertinent to the Asian Canadian demographic. Writing from authors of all cultural backgrounds accepted. Deadline: May 17, 2013.
New online magazine Origami Journal is seeking fiction and non-fiction short stories for their Summer 2013 Issue. Length: 2000 words max. Also accepting original photography. Appreciates work that captures the human experience. Deadline: May 21, 2013.
Lunch Ticket, a literary magazine published by the Antioch University Los Angeles Creative Writing MFA Program, is accepting submissions for its next issue. Submit fiction, non-fiction, poetry, art, and YA writing. Genre: Open. Deadline: April 30, 2013.
Entries are invited for the EVENT 2013 Non-Fiction Contest. Submit manuscripts exploring the creative non-fiction form. Prizes: $1500, plus publication. Length: 5000 words max. Entry fee: $34.95 (includes subscription). Deadline: April 15, 2013.
New online magazine The Island Review (international) seeks submissions of poetry, short fiction, non-fiction, photography and art from islanders, island-lovers, and those whose work is influenced by islands, or explores ideas of islandness.
The recently-launched Northern Cardinal Review (Canada) is seeking creative and vivid poetry, non-fiction essays, and book reviews. Open to writers living in Canada, Alaska, or the northern border states of the U.S.
Biannual journal The Dos Passos Review (Longwood University, Farmville, VA) seeks fiction, nonfiction, and poetry that demonstrates characteristics found in the work of John Dos Passos. Deadline: March 30, 2013. Does not accept electronic submissions.