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Online erotic literary journal In My Bed Magazine seeks sexy and sensual submissions for their second print issue. Theme: Ménage à trois. Welcomes submissions of poetry (up to 3), short fiction, prose, novel excerpts. Appreciates work that explores and exhibits themes in manners unlike traditional erotica. Length: 1250 words max. Deadline: June 1, 2013.
Dead Beats (Sheffield, UK), a student-run publishing and live poetry organization, seeks submissions. Accepting poems, short stories (max. 2000 words) and experimental pieces from everyone, regardless of experience. Seeks to “share inspired and inspiring works from around the globe.” No deadline.
Entries are invited for the Alice Munro Writers & Readers Festival Short Story Contest. Submit short fiction, 5000 words max. Two categories: Teen (age 13-19 as of August 1) and Adult. First prize in each category: $500. Selected authors will be invited to read during the festival Weekend: September 27-29. Entry fee: $25 (adult) and $10 (teen). Deadline: August 1, 2013
Ottawa Arts Review (Literary and Visual Arts Journal of the University of Ottawa) seeks submissions of short fiction, poetry, drama, and visual art; also personal essays, reviews, and interviews that relate to literary and visual art. OAR “gives an equal voice to local, Canadian, and international artists, whether emerging or established.”
New Canadian literary food quarterly Beer and Butter Tarts seeks essays, profiles, short fiction, poetry, and artwork. Submissions must be food-related and Canadian in topic (Halifax donairs, story of red fife wheat, etc.) and timeless. No recipes, events, news, etc. Payment: Copy and small stipend (TBD). Deadline: June 30, 2013.
New deadline. Short stories about train travels across India wanted for an anthology. Length: 750-5000 words. Seeks stories that are emotionally engaging, inspiring, and unique. Plans for a commemorative book launch in 2013.
Deadline: May 31, 2013. No payment details.
Monthly online journal Pithead Chapel (US) seeks gutsy narratives (literary fiction and nonfiction). Length: 4000 words max. Particularly interested in essays (personal, memoir, lyric, travel, experimental, etc.) that move. Reads year-round. Volunteer-run literary journal.
New York Dreaming, a new online literary/art journal, seeks poetry, short fiction, essays, and other creative work by people associated with the New York metropolitan area. Topics can range from specific locations to general current events, lifestyle, dining, the arts, and real estate.
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.
The Dream Quest One.com invites international entries for their Poetry & Writing Contest. Accepting poems (30 lines max.) and short stories (5 pages max.) on any subject or theme. First prize poetry: $250US; first prize short fiction: $500US. Entry fees: $5US (poetry) and $10US (fiction). Deadline: July 31, 2013.
ArtAscent Magazine invites entries for their current contest. Prizes: $50 plus publication (3 winners). Theme: Emergence (gradual beginning, coming forth, the start of something; growth in strength or number or importance, becoming becoming visible, etc.). Entries may include stories (500 words max.) and poems. Deadline: April 30, 2013. Entry fee: $7.
Deadline extended. Print journal Grain magazine (Canada) invites entries for the 25th annual Short Grain Contest. Prizes: $4500 CAD overall; $1000 first prize in each category. Categories: Poetry (100 lines max.) and short fiction (500 words max.). Entry fee $35 (includes subscription). Deadline: April 8, 2013.
New food-based magazine Toast Point Press (Canada) seeks submissions for its inaugural issue (June 2013). Looking for short fiction and prose (2500 words max.), poetry, drawings, and photography. Prefers the witty, thoughtful, unique, and engaging. Deadline: May 31, 2013. Website still under contruction.