Deadlines: January 09
All Rights Reserved (NS) seeks poetry, short fiction, creative non-fiction, as well as literary stories told through visual art/photography for its upcoming issue themed "A Margin of Error." Theme open to interpretation. Six poems or one story (2500 words) per submission; only send one submission per issue. Deadline: January 26, 2009. Payment: free copy. More details...
The Markin-Flanagan Distinguished Writers Program is accepting submissions from emerging Canadian writers for a 10-month residency at the University of Calgary from August 15, 2010 to June 15, 2011. Candidates should have between one and four published books. The residency involves time for writing, manuscript consultations, public presentations, assistance with hosting visiting writers, and related duties (no teaching). Submissions should include a curriculum vitae; published books; a statement of interest in the residency; a single page description of projects to be undertaken during the residency; and three letters of referenc). Deadline: January 30, 2009. More details...
Asian Canadian Art & Culture journal Ricepaper (BC) seeks submissions for an upcoming themed issue on aesthetics. Accepts short fiction, poetry, play excerpts, works of translation, visual art and comic strips Deadline: January 15, 2009. More details...
Co-author of kids and preteen Chicken Soup for the Soul books is seeking true short stories 500-750 words about boys aged 3-8 who either spoke of things that they would do if they were a superhero or actually did something that was in its own way heroic. Coming from a mother’s perspective and first person point of view is preferred but not mandatory. Stories should be heartwarming, uplifting, moving, and/or humorous. If you have a photograph of the “little superhero” featured in the story, it may also be considered for publication along with the story. Writers whose stories are chosen for publication will receive US$150 and 6 copies of the book. Deadline: January 30, 2009. Send submissions to littlesuperheroes@gmail.com.
PRISM international, the journal of contemporary literature from Canada and around the world (BC) invites entries to its short fiction contest. Grand prize: $2000; 3 runner-up prizes of $200. Entry fee: $28 (includes 1-year subscription). Deadline: January 30, 2009. More details...
PRISM international (BC) seeks submissions for its inaugural Poetry Contest. First prize: $1000; other prizes available. Looking for poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction about and/or involving art. Deadline: January 30, 2009. Entry fee: $28 (includes subscription). More details...
Matrix magazine is now accepting submissions for its Anxiety issue. Seeks poetry and fiction "that deal with what Freud refers to as 'the only authentic emotion.'" Poetry: 3-5 Poems. Fiction: 3500 words (max). Deadline: Jan 1, 2009.. More details...
Accenti: The Canadian Magazine with an Italian Accent invites prose entries for its 4th Annual Writing Contest. First prize: $1000 plus publication; additional prizes available. Submit fiction, creative non-fiction, and non-fiction, 1000-2500 words, of any topic reflecting Canada and Italy, or the Italian-Canadian experience. All writers welcome. Entry fee: $20. Deadline: January 20, 2009. More details...
Entries are invited for the Warren Adler Short Story Contest (US). Grand prize $US1,000; People's Choice prize: $US500. Submit short fiction with "compelling characters and creative plots." Length: 2500 words max. Finalists' stories will be posted on January 19, 2009 and the People's Choice winner will be determined by public voting. Entry fee: $US15. Deadline: January 16, 2009. More details...
Rubicon Press (AB) is accepting entries for its 3rd Annual Midwinter Chapbook Competition. Prize: $100 plus 20 copies. Length: 30 pages max. Entry fee: $20. Deadline: January 2, 2009. More details...
Literary print annual Versal (Netherlands) seeks poetry, prose, and art for its seventh issue due out in May, 2009. Appreciates innovative forms (i.e. flash fiction, prose poetry) and work that is "urgent, involved, and unexpected." Deadline: January 15, 2009. More details...
Snare Books invites entries for The Robert Kroetsch Award for Innovative Poetry. First prize: publication of the manuscript and a $500 honorarium. Entry fee: $30. Deadline: January 31, 2009. More details...
Lyric Poetry Review is accepting entries for the Lyric Family Prize. Grand prize: US$300, lifetime subscription, and more. Submit up to three poems. Entry fee: US$10. Deadline: January 15, 2009. More details...
