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SUMMARY:PN - Parabola Magaine Seeking Submissions on the Theme of Freedom
DESCRIPTION:Parabola is a quarterly journal devoted to the exploration of the quest for meaning as it is expressed in the world’s myths\, symbols\, and religious traditions\, with particular emphasis on the relationship between this store of wisdom and our modern life. \nSubmission Guidelines\nLength\n\nArticles: 1000-3000 words\nForum contributions: no longer than 500 words\n\nBiographical Information\nPlease include a brief (2-3 sentence) biography with your subscription. Fit the description to the subject matter of the article\, e.g.\, for an article on Tibetan Buddhism\, “Smith spent three years travelling in Tibet.” Or\, a publication credit: “Smith is the author of Pilgrimage in Tibet (W. W. Norton\, 1987).” Always include your publisher. \nArticles and Translations\nParabola welcomes original essays and translations. We look for lively\, penetrating material unencumbered by jargon or academic argument. We prefer well-researched\, objective\, and unsentimental pieces that are grounded in one or more religious or cultural tradition; articles that focus on dreams\, visions\, or other very personal experiences are unlikely to be accepted. \nSend your submission to the email or physical address listed below\, along with a brief autobiography (2-3 sentences). Emails should include the article attached as a .doc\, .txt\, or .rtf file. \nAll articles must be directly related to the theme of an upcoming issue. \nEntries that do not follow submission guidelines cannot be considered. \nPoetry\nPoetry must be submitted as email attachments in the following file formats: \n.doc (MS word)\,\n.txt (standard text file) or\n.rtf (formatted text file). \nSubmissions in other formats will not be considered. \nSubmissions are limited to a maximum of five (5) poems per author.\nThe file must be transmitted under the author’s last name\, with all poems in a single file\, separated by page breaks. Each page must have the author’s name on it. \nSubmissions should be sent by email to editorial@parabola.org \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmail Submissions to: \neditorial@parabola.org \nMail Submissions to: \nEditor\nParabola\nP.O. Box 193\nLincolndale\, NY 10540 \nMailed submissions are to be accompanied by a stamped\, self-addressed return envelope\, #10 or larger. Submissions without SASE will not be returned. \n*Unfortunately\, owing to the volume of submissions we receive\, we are unable to respond unless a submission is accepted for publication.
URL:https://anovelapproach.ca/submission_calendar/event/pn-parabola-magaine-seeking-submissions-on-the-theme-of-freedom/
LOCATION:Parabola Magazine
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SUMMARY:PFN - Call for Submissions to Big Wing Review.  Theme "Nature and our Relationship with it"
DESCRIPTION:Submission Guidelines \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe accept poetry\, prose\, and spoken word. We will offer $25 per published piece of work for this first volume. \nSubmissions for our inaugural issue are open through December 1\, 2023 (11:59 pm PST). Big Wing Review will notify applicants on a rolling basis through December 10. \nLanguage / Format Requirements: All submissions must be in English and must be previously unpublished. A written transcript must accompany spoken word recordings. Translations are welcome and should be accompanied by a copy of the original. \nSimultaneous Submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed\, as long as we are notified if the piece is accepted for publication elsewhere. \nSubmission Limits: Please submit no more than six poems\, one piece of prose (less than 1\,000 words preferred)\, or one spoken word piece. \nRevisions: Please do not send revisions. We will publish all content as received\, so please review copy carefully prior to submission. \nWithdrawing Submissions: If you wish to withdraw a single piece or your entire submission\, please write to submissions@bigwingreview.com with the subject “Withdraw” and include your name and piece title. \nCopyright: Big Wing Review holds first serial rights for material that we publish (see here for info on what this means). The copyright automatically reverts to the author upon publication. All work may be permanently archived online. We ask that Big Wing Review be acknowledged in any subsequent publication of the work. \nHow to Submit: While we strongly encourage you to use the JotForm submission form (see button above)\, we will also be accepting submissions by email. \nPlease send any email submissions to the following address\, including a brief cover letter with your name\, email\, phone number\, and address (city / state / country).\nSubject: Editor – Submission\nTo: submissions@bigwingreview.com \nOther Questions? Contact Kat at submissions@bigwingreview.com
URL:https://anovelapproach.ca/submission_calendar/event/pfn-call-for-submissions-to-big-wing-review-theme-nature-and-our-relationship-with-it/
LOCATION:Big Wing Review
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SUMMARY:PFN - époque press é-zine Seeking Submissions on the Theme "Desire"
DESCRIPTION:Submissions\nprint & publication: As a new independent publisher we are seeking out strong new voices representing the very best in literary fiction. We publish adult literary fiction (novels and short story collections) and do not currently consider other genres such as children’s fiction\, poetry\, memoir or fantasy. \nBefore submitting your work to us we would suggest you familiarise yourself with our list of published work. In your submission email we would love to hear which of our authors you have read and how you heard about us. You can also get a feel for what we are about by checking out our é-zine editions. \nWe are only accepting electronic submissions so please email to submissions@epoquepress.com and in the subject header state ‘General Submissions’\, the title of your work  and your name. The full manuscript of your work should be attached in either MS Word or PDF format. The reason we ask for the full manuscript is because if we like what we receive we will want to keep on reading. We also ask that you provide a short synopsis that tells us a little bit about the submitted work. This can be a separate attachment or within the body of the email. \nAnd that’s it. We don’t want to lay down too many rules as rest assured your submission will only be considered on its literary merit. \nDue to the volume of submissions we receive we hope you will understand that we cannot enter into correspondence or offer feedback on them all. We are a small team\, we look to publish three to four titles a year and as such we will undoubtedly have to pass on some great work. If we do have questions about your submission we will be back in contact with you within six months. \né-zine: We are now open for submissions to the next edition of our é-zine on the theme…Desire. Desire can take many forms\, and can be expressed through terms such as wanting\, wishing\, longing and craving. What does it mean to you? Submissions will close on 30th November 2023.​ \nwritten wordWe are open for submissions of poetry\, short stories and short essays. Please submit your work in an attachment to the email as a MS Word Document. Please accompany your submission with a short bio of no more than 100 words telling us a little bit about yourself\, the motivation behind your work and how it aligns to the theme. This can be attached as a separate MS Word Document or within the text of the email. Please email submissions@epoquepress.com and in the subject header state ‘ezine submission’\, name of theme and your name.
URL:https://anovelapproach.ca/submission_calendar/event/pfn-epoque-press-e-zine-seeking-submissions-on-the-theme-desire/
LOCATION:époque press é-zine
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SUMMARY:PFN - Magpie Messenger Seeking Submissions on the Theme "Funeral"
DESCRIPTION:The Magpie Messenger by Curious Corvid Publishing is the ultimate literary magazine made for\, made by\, and made with the works of indie writers. \nSUBMISSIONS ARE OPEN FOR: Winter Solstice 2023: Funeral — deadline November 30th \n If accepted\, you’ll be compensated for our pleasure of using your work—we never ask you to pay us. \n​Submissions should not include explicit\, offensive\, or triggering themes\, such as child abuse or sexual assault. \nWe will not consider any submissions written\, developed\, or assisted by AI tools and applications. Submissions of AI generated content may result in a ban from any future publication including novels and poetry collections. \nPoetry​\nYou may submit up to five poems with a maximum of 2\,500 words total.  Email CuriousCorvidPublishing@gmail.com with “Poetry Submission” in the subject line. \nProse​\nShort stories should be no longer than 2\,500 words.  Email CuriousCorvidPublishing@gmail.com with “Short Story Submission” in the subject line.
URL:https://anovelapproach.ca/submission_calendar/event/pfn-magpie-messenger-seeking-submissions-on-the-theme-funeral/
LOCATION:Magpie Messenger
CATEGORIES:Call for Submission
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SUMMARY:PF - Call for Submissions to Carpe Noctem Anthology.  Theme: "Darkness"
DESCRIPTION:Night is practically another world. Owls and bats steal the sky from songbirds\, nocturnal creatures thrive under the moonlight\, and night-blooming plants flourish away from most human eyes. As the saying goes: people aren’t truly afraid of the dark – they fear what could be in the darkness with them. And the list of legends and stories about the things that go bump in the night is extensive indeed.\n\nCarpe Noctem will be an anthology of stories and poems about darkness\, night\, and the multitude of things that thrive (or hide) in those elements. We are seeking stories beyond those simply set during the night or in a dark place\, and that delve into tales of the nocturnal and – as the title would imply – really seize the night as a critical element of their stories\, perhaps even as a character itself.\n\nWe are seeking submissions with a focus on characters\, narrative\, originality\, and ‘own voices’.\n\nAlthough we invite a range of story genres\, we will not include pure gore\, erotica\, or fanfiction. Any submissions found to be using AI-assisted writing\, in whole or in part\, will be rejected immediately.\n\nWe are looking for works from everyone\, and warmly welcome submissions from authors of traditionally underrepresented and marginalized communities\, including (but certainly not limited to) BIPOC and LGBTQIA2S+ individuals.\n\nRights and compensation:\n\nFor Fiction: $50 CDN flat fee and a paperback contributor copy of the anthology\n\nFor Poetry: $20 CDN flat fee and a paperback contributor copy of the anthology\n\nWe are seeking first world rights in English and exclusive right to publish in print and electronic format for six months after publication date\, after which publisher retains nonexclusive right to continue to publish for the life of the anthology.\n\n\nLength: Under 5\,500 words\n\nNo simultaneous or multiple submissions.\n\nNo reprints.\n\nCanadian spelling.\n\nSubmissions can be sent via email to: vflsubs@gmail.com\n\nWe hope you seize the night!
URL:https://anovelapproach.ca/submission_calendar/event/pf-call-for-submissions-to-carpe-noctem-anthology-theme-darkness/
LOCATION:Carpe Noctem Anthology
CATEGORIES:Call for Submission
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SUMMARY:F - Wild Atlantic Writing Awards (WAWA) Flash Fiction Award. Theme: "Change"
DESCRIPTION:Heraclitus\, a Greek philosopher\, is quoted as saying “change is the only constant in life” – and he was right. \nAnd change comes in many shapes and forms\, some planned but some unplanned and totally unexpected. \nEvents happen\, often beyond our control\, leading us to change our views. Of ourselves\, of life\, of others\, irrevocably. Sometimes for the better. Sadly\, sometimes for the worse. \nSo\, ‘change’ is a key word in everyday life. Perhaps even more so in the fast-paced\, modern\, post-Covid world in which we all live. \nAs such\, ‘Ireland Writing Retreat’ is delighted to announce ‘change’ as the buzzword for our latest ‘Wild Atlantic Writing Awards.’ Our competition has two categories – flash fiction and creative non-creative. \nFlash Fiction Award\nWe feel the theme of ‘Change’ with all its dimensions and connotations will appeal to you as it spans so many genres – sci-fi\, crime\, romance\, horror\, humour\, thriller\, mystery\, whatever tickles you and your Muse’s fancy. \nAs you write your story\, remember to keep in mind three important guidelines: \n\n\nthe maximum length of your story should be 500 words\, not including the title (please be mindful of this requirement\, even one word over the limit can disqualify your entry); \n\n\njudges should be left in no doubt that the core theme in your story is linked to ‘Change;’  \n\n\nthe word ‘change’ cannot be used in stories or in the headlines of stories submitted for the competition\, but judges should be in no doubt that the theme of change is reflected clearly in your stories.; \n\n\nmultiple entries accepted.  \n\n\nLet your imagination be your guide. \nPRIZE \nThe winner will receive 500 euro in cash or a voucher worth 1\,000 euro redeemable towards any one of our retreats of your choice in 2024. \nAnd more. \nWith the writer’s permission\, the top ten stories in each category will be published on the ‘Ireland Writing Retreat’ website\, with a short bio and photograph of the writer. Writers retain all copyrights to their work. \nCreative Nonfiction Award\nAs for our creative nonfiction competition\, we offer you a similar challenge: to write a story of not more than 500 words with ‘Change’ as a key element. Your story can be in the form of memoir\, profile\, literary journalism\, personal essay\, travel (and remember\, award-winning travel articles don’t have to be about exotic destinations\, it could be about your own hometown)\, food or any creative nonfiction category you prefer. \nAs you write your story\, remember to keep in mind three important guidelines: \n\n\nthe maximum length of your story should be 500 words\, not including the title (please be mindful of this requirement\, even one word over the limit can disqualify your entry); \n\n\njudges should be left in no doubt that the core theme in your story is linked to ‘change;’  \n\n\nthe word ‘change’ cannot be used in stories or in the headlines of stories submitted for the competition\, but judges should be in no doubt that the theme of change is reflected clearly in your stories; \n\n\nmultiple entries accepted.  \n\n\nLet your imagination be your guide. \nPRIZE \nThe winner will receive 500 euro in cash or a voucher worth 1\,000 euro redeemable towards any one of our retreats of your choice in 2024. \nAnd more. \nWith the writer’s permission\, the top ten stories in each category will be published on the ‘Ireland Writing Retreat’ website\, with a short bio and photograph of the writer. Writers retain all copyrights to their work. \nTERMS AND CONDITIONS \nPlease read the rules carefully before submitting your entry. Entries not complying with competition rules may be disqualified. \nEligibility \n\n\nEntries must be the work of the entrant. \n\n\nEntries must be in English. \n\n\nWe accept previously published work (as long as the writer still retains the rights) and unpublished work. \n\n\nWe welcome entrants worldwide. \n\n\nFormat \n\n\nEntries must be no more than 500 words. Please be mindful of this requirement\, even one word over the limit can disqualify your entry. Maximum length does not include the title. The word ‘change’ cannot be used in stories or in the headlines of stories submitted for the competition\, but judges should be in no doubt that the theme of change is reflected clearly in your stories. \n\n\nEntries will only be accepted in the following formats: Microsoft Word Document (.doc or .docx)\, OpenDocument Text (.odt)\, Rich Text Format (.rtf)\, Text Document (.txt) and pages. Or in the body of the email.  \n\n\nSubmission \n\n\nEntries must be received before midnight Irish time on Thursday\, November 30th 2023. \n\n\nWinners will be announced in January 2024. \n\n\nThere is no limit to the number of entries an entrant may make. \n\n\nMultiple entries must be submitted separately. \n\n\nEntries will be acknowledged by email. \n\n\nNo replacement of entry or editing is permitted after story has been submitted.  \n\n\nEntrants retain all rights to their stories. \n\n\nIf you do not receive a confirmation email within one week of submission (don’t forget to check your spam)\, please contact us via the contact page. \n\n\nPayment \n\n\nEntry fee per story is 10.00 euro.  \n\n\nPayment is through PayPal only\, but you do not need a PayPal account to enter. If you do not have a PayPal account\, and do not want to create one\, you can pay using your debit or credit card. \n\n\nStories will not be read if the fee has not been paid. \n\n\nNo refunds will be given. \n\n\nSUBMISSION OF ENTRY CONFIRMS ACCEPTANCE OF THESE RULES 
URL:https://anovelapproach.ca/submission_calendar/event/f-wild-atlantic-writing-awards-wawa-flash-fiction-award-theme-change/
LOCATION:Wild Atlantic Writing Awards (WAWA)
CATEGORIES:Contest
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SUMMARY:N - Wild Atlantic Writing Awards (WAWA) Creative Nonfiction Award. Theme: "Change"
DESCRIPTION:Heraclitus\, a Greek philosopher\, is quoted as saying “change is the only constant in life” – and he was right. \nAnd change comes in many shapes and forms\, some planned but some unplanned and totally unexpected. \nEvents happen\, often beyond our control\, leading us to change our views. Of ourselves\, of life\, of others\, irrevocably. Sometimes for the better. Sadly\, sometimes for the worse. \nSo\, ‘change’ is a key word in everyday life. Perhaps even more so in the fast-paced\, modern\, post-Covid world in which we all live. \nAs such\, ‘Ireland Writing Retreat’ is delighted to announce ‘change’ as the buzzword for our latest ‘Wild Atlantic Writing Awards.’ Our competition has two categories – flash fiction and creative non-creative. \nCreative Nonfiction Award\nAs for our creative nonfiction competition\, we offer you a similar challenge: to write a story of not more than 500 words with ‘Change’ as a key element. Your story can be in the form of memoir\, profile\, literary journalism\, personal essay\, travel (and remember\, award-winning travel articles don’t have to be about exotic destinations\, it could be about your own hometown)\, food or any creative nonfiction category you prefer. \nAs you write your story\, remember to keep in mind three important guidelines: \n\n\nthe maximum length of your story should be 500 words\, not including the title (please be mindful of this requirement\, even one word over the limit can disqualify your entry); \n\n\njudges should be left in no doubt that the core theme in your story is linked to ‘change;’  \n\n\nthe word ‘change’ cannot be used in stories or in the headlines of stories submitted for the competition\, but judges should be in no doubt that the theme of change is reflected clearly in your stories; \n\n\nmultiple entries accepted.  \n\n\nLet your imagination be your guide. \nPRIZE \nThe winner will receive 500 euro in cash or a voucher worth 1\,000 euro redeemable towards any one of our retreats of your choice in 2024. \nAnd more. \nWith the writer’s permission\, the top ten stories in each category will be published on the ‘Ireland Writing Retreat’ website\, with a short bio and photograph of the writer. Writers retain all copyrights to their work. \nTERMS AND CONDITIONS \nPlease read the rules carefully before submitting your entry. Entries not complying with competition rules may be disqualified. \nEligibility \n\n\nEntries must be the work of the entrant. \n\n\nEntries must be in English. \n\n\nWe accept previously published work (as long as the writer still retains the rights) and unpublished work. \n\n\nWe welcome entrants worldwide. \n\n\nFormat \n\n\nEntries must be no more than 500 words. Please be mindful of this requirement\, even one word over the limit can disqualify your entry. Maximum length does not include the title. The word ‘change’ cannot be used in stories or in the headlines of stories submitted for the competition\, but judges should be in no doubt that the theme of change is reflected clearly in your stories. \n\n\nEntries will only be accepted in the following formats: Microsoft Word Document (.doc or .docx)\, OpenDocument Text (.odt)\, Rich Text Format (.rtf)\, Text Document (.txt) and pages. Or in the body of the email.  \n\n\nSubmission \n\n\nEntries must be received before midnight Irish time on Thursday\, November 30th 2023. \n\n\nWinners will be announced in January 2024. \n\n\nThere is no limit to the number of entries an entrant may make. \n\n\nMultiple entries must be submitted separately. \n\n\nEntries will be acknowledged by email. \n\n\nNo replacement of entry or editing is permitted after story has been submitted.  \n\n\nEntrants retain all rights to their stories. \n\n\nIf you do not receive a confirmation email within one week of submission (don’t forget to check your spam)\, please contact us via the contact page. \n\n\nPayment \n\n\nEntry fee per story is 10.00 euro.  \n\n\nPayment is through PayPal only\, but you do not need a PayPal account to enter. If you do not have a PayPal account\, and do not want to create one\, you can pay using your debit or credit card. \n\n\nStories will not be read if the fee has not been paid. \n\n\nNo refunds will be given. \n\n\nSUBMISSION OF ENTRY CONFIRMS ACCEPTANCE OF THESE RULES 
URL:https://anovelapproach.ca/submission_calendar/event/n-wild-atlantic-writing-awards-wawa-creative-nonfiction-award-theme-change/
LOCATION:Wild Atlantic Writing Awards (WAWA)
CATEGORIES:Contest
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SUMMARY:P - FERAL: A Journal of Poetry and Art Seeking Submissions on the Theme: "Animal"
DESCRIPTION:***Please read carefully as our submission process has changed!*** \nHere are some ideas to inspire your poetry and art submissions to the Animal issue – thank you Dictionary.com! \nnoun:\n           a living organism that feeds on organic matter\, typically having specialized sense organs and nervous system and able to respond rapidly to stimuli\nan animal as opposed to a human being.\n“are humans superior to animals\, or just different?” \nCreature\, Beast\, Brute\, Critter\, Wildlife\, Fauna \na person without human attributes or “civilizing” influences\, especially someone who is very cruel or violent. \nMonster\, devil\, demon\, fiend\, villain\, sadist\, ogre \na particular type of person or thing.\n“I am a political animal” \nadjective:\n                      relating to or characteristic of animals.\n“a wide range of animal species” \nZoological\, animalistic\, zoic\, theriomorphic \ncharacteristic of the physical and instinctive needs of animals; of the flesh rather than the spirit or intellect. \nShow us what you want us to be.  Let us continue to build this journal on your dreams. \nDO NOT PUT ANY IDENTIFYING INFORMATION in the file containing your poetry/art (name\, address\, etc.). We no longer have time to remove that information from your submission. Going forward\, any submission with identifying information in the file will be rejected without consideration. That would make us very sad – so PLEASE doublecheck. \n\nGeneral Submission Guidelines:  \nPlease note that at the core of both FERAL and Animal Heart press is love. Although we wish it didn’t need to be said\, we will not accept any work that is racist\, homophobic\, sexist\, or hate speech of any kind. We are committed to publishing a variety of new\, emerging\, and established voices. Further\, we are committed to inclusion and equity in publishing. We highly encourage submissions from underrepresented voices including\, but not limited to: women\, BIPOC\, LGBTQIA+\, and neurodivergent individuals. International submissions are welcome\, but we are only considering work in English at this time; no translations. \nAll submissions should be sent via email to: \nferalpoetryandart[AT]gmail[DOT]com \nPOETRY:\nFor poetry submissions\, please submit 1-4 poems and attach your submission in a single document (doc. docx. pdf.) Please do not put your name or any identifying information on the submitted file. We will consider all forms of poetry including erasure poetry and visual poetry. \nCover Letters: We’ve heard you loud and clear about how daunting many of you find writing cover letters\, so they are welcome but not required. At a minimum\, please provide your name and preferred pronouns.We are not currently accepting submissions of fiction\, CNF\, reviews\, videos\, etc. BUT if you think you have something you think we might like that falls outside these guidelines\, feel free to query. \nPlease submit only once in each category per submission period. Additional submissions will not be considered. We typically do not accept previously published poetry or art\, but if you have work that needs to be “rescued” just let us know the circumstances. Work that has been published on your personal social media pages or website is not considered previously published. Simultaneous submissions are welcome but PLEASE notify us immediately if your work is accepted elsewhere.\nIf your work is accepted\, we will request a bio at that time. We strive to respond to all submissions within 60 days (often sooner). Please do not query about your submission until 60 days have passed.
URL:https://anovelapproach.ca/submission_calendar/event/p-feral-a-journal-of-poetry-and-art-seeking-submissions-on-the-theme-animal/
LOCATION:FERAL: A Journal of Poetry & Art
CATEGORIES:Call for Submission
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SUMMARY:F - Tadpole Press 100-Word Writing Contest
DESCRIPTION:Details: \nWord Limit: 100 words or less per entry. Word limit includes the title and introduction\, though these are not required. \nEntry Limit: You may submit as many entries as you’d like. \nWriters: All ages. All genders. All nationalities. All writers welcome. \nGenre / Theme: Any genre. \nPrizes: 1st place: $2\,000 USD. \n              2nd place: Writing coaching package valued at $450 USD. \n              3rd place: Developmental and diversity editing package valued at $250 USD. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n​There is no specific theme for the current contest\, so let your imagination run wild. ​Pieces will be judged on creativity\, uniqueness\, and how the story captures a new angle\, breaks through stereotypes\, and expands our beliefs about what’s possible or unexpectedly delights us. In addition\, we are looking for writing that is clever or unique\, inspires us\, and crafts a compelling and complete story. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n​
URL:https://anovelapproach.ca/submission_calendar/event/f-tadpole-press-100-word-writing-contest/
LOCATION:Tadpole Press
CATEGORIES:Contest
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UID:3129-1701331200-1701363600@anovelapproach.ca
SUMMARY:PF - CAA Toronto Branch’s 2023 Writing Contest
DESCRIPTION:Entry Fee:  \n\n$20 Canadian per contest entry of either fiction or poetry\, payment via PAYPAL only.\n\nAwards:  \n\nCash prizes for first ($200)\, second ($100)\, and third-place ($50) will be awarded in each category.\nAll winners and 20 runner ups will work with a professional editor to be published in an annual contest anthology book as well as participate in a book launch event featuring author readings.\nAll entries will receive a copy of the contest anthology eBook as a mini prize!\n\nRules for Fiction Entries \n\nSubmissions can be in any genre (literary\, horror\, speculative\, romance\, sci-fi\, fantasy\, etc.). There is no theme; all we ask is that you surprise and delight us!\nFormatting: All entries will be read blind. Please do not include identifying information such as your name or email in your story. Please use 11 pt. Arial or Calibri or 12 pt. font Times New Roman\, double-spaced.\nWord count: 2\,500 (minimum) to 3\,000 (maximum)\, not including your title.\nFile type accepted: Word file (doc\, docx).\nLanguage: Majority of entry should be in English.\n\nRules for Poetry Entries \n\nWe’re accepting all forms of poetry for this contest\, including lyrical\, formal\, free verse\, visual\, experimental\, concrete\, haiku and other micro poetic forms\, and spoken word\, etc.\nFormatting: All entries will be read blind. Please do not include identifying information such as your name or email in your story. Please use 11 pt. Arial or Calibri or 12 pt. font Times New Roman\, double-spaced.\nWord count: Poems should be no more than 50 lines\, including line breaks (but not including the title).\nFor spoken word entries\, please submit an audio file (mp3) along with a written (typed) version of the poem. As with all submissions\, spoken word poems should be 50 lines total including line breaks. The total length of the recording of each poem should be less than two minutes. Spoken word submissions can include up to two poems per entry.\nFile types accepted: Word (doc\, docx)\, pdf or mp3.\nLanguage: Majority of entry should be in English.
URL:https://anovelapproach.ca/submission_calendar/event/pf-caa-toronto-branchs-2023-writing-contest/
LOCATION:Canadian Authors Association – Toronto
CATEGORIES:Contest
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UID:2963-1701331200-1701363600@anovelapproach.ca
SUMMARY:F - The ServiceScape Short Story Award 2023
DESCRIPTION:Terms and Conditions\n\nAll submitted entries must be original\, unpublished works of short fiction or nonfiction\, up to 5\,000 words in length. The winner retains full rights to his or her submitted piece. We require only that the winning short story be published online first in a permanent blog post on the ServiceScape.com site. The winner retains all other copyright\, publishing\, and reprint rights and ownership of the story. He or she retains the right to publish his or her work elsewhere and at any time without restriction after the competition is over\, as long as the winning short story can remain published on the ServiceScape.com blog as well.\nIn order to qualify as a contest participant\, a person must successfully submit the application form below and must be at least 18 years old. ServiceScape is not responsible for any situation that constitutes an application form submission failure\, including technical malfunctions experienced by the form submitter or by ServiceScape. ServiceScape employees and/or their immediate family and household members are not eligible to be contest participants. There is no purchase necessary to enter. Void where prohibited by law.\nEach contest participant can enter only once.\nContest participants’ application form submissions must be written in English.\nThe contest starts on December 1\, 2022 EST and ends on November 30\, 2023 EST.\nContest participants will be judged on their quality of writing. All decisions are final. Non-winning entries will be discarded after the winner has been chosen and the contest participants will retain all the rights to their submitted work.\nThe potential winner will be notified via email in December 2023. The potential winner must send a headshot photograph within 10 days of the prize notification. The potential winner must also sign and return an affidavit of eligibility\, a liability release\, and a publicity release (where legal) within 10 days of the prize notification. If the potential winner does not deliver these required items within the specified time period or if the potential winner cannot be contacted for any reason\, the prize will be forfeited and an alternate potential winner will be selected. If all required items are delivered within 10 days of the prize notification\, the potential winner will be considered the winner of the contest.\nThe winner of the contest will be awarded $1\,000.00 USD\, payable by check and mailed within 4 weeks. The prize is non-transferable. All federal\, state\, and local taxes imposed on the acceptance of a prize are solely the responsibility of the winner. The winner’s name\, headshot photograph\, and writing will be featured within the ServiceScape blog soon thereafter.\nServiceScape Incorporated reserves the right to modify or terminate this contest at any time without prior notice.
URL:https://anovelapproach.ca/submission_calendar/event/f-the-servicescape-short-story-award-2023/
LOCATION:ServiceScape
CATEGORIES:Contest
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CREATED:20231004T230605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T230717Z
UID:2959-1701331200-1701363600@anovelapproach.ca
SUMMARY:F - The Hudson Review Short Story Contest
DESCRIPTION:Guidelines:\n\nOpen to writers never before published in The Hudson Review.\n10\,000 word limit.\nNo simultaneous submissions.\nNo previously published work.\nSubmit online or by mail (enclose SASE) to 33 W. 67th St.\, New York\, NY 10023.\nNo submission fee.\n\nFirst prize: $1000.\nSecond and third prizes: $500.\n\nWinning stories will be published in The Hudson Review. All submissions will be considered for publication and payment at our regular rates.
URL:https://anovelapproach.ca/submission_calendar/event/f-the-hudson-review-short-story-contest/
LOCATION:The Hudson Review
CATEGORIES:Contest
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CREATED:20231110T235347Z
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UID:3246-1701302400-1701388799@anovelapproach.ca
SUMMARY:PFN - Black Fox Prize: Rhapsody of Regret
DESCRIPTION:Black Fox is accepting submissions for its ninth writing prize. The theme for this round is “Rhapsody of Regret.” We are open to loose interpretations of the theme in any genre\, as always. \nWhat lies underneath the weight of regret? \nSo often\, regrets are reminders of roads not taken\, words left unsaid\, and chances not taken. They echo in the deepest parts of our minds\, insisting on what might have been. Whether fiction\, creative nonfiction\, or poetry\, we’re looking for work that uncovers the multifaceted nature of regrets. What emotions\, lessons\, and transformations emerge in retrospect? \nPlease submit your strongest fiction\, nonfiction\, or poetry\, and we will choose one winner that we feel interprets the theme best. The prize is $300 and publication in the Winter 2024 issue. All submissions are considered for publication in the Winter 2024 issue. The contest entry fee is $12\, and submissions must be submitted before midnight (EST) on November 30\, 2023. \nPlease make sure your manuscript is double-spaced with 12-point font. Submissions should be no more than 5\,000 words. For poetry\, send up to three poems in the same document. For flash fiction\, send up to two stories in the same document. Author’s name and page number should appear in the top right-hand corner of every page. We also ask that you specify the category/genre of your work in the cover letter. Submissions are accepted through our submission manager\, found here. \nPlease DO NOT submit work that isn’t ready. Take your time and polish your work to the best of your ability before sending it in. No changes can be made to your submission after we receive it. \nWe will select a winner by the end of January 2024\, and each entrant will receive a response to their submission. \n***Writers\, please note that entry fees are non-refundable\, and payment to winners is awarded via PayPal. We reserve the right to extend the contest deadline if necessary.*** \nThe Black Fox team looks forward to reading your wonderful submissions!
URL:https://anovelapproach.ca/submission_calendar/event/pfn-black-fox-prize-rhapsody-of-regret/
LOCATION:Black Fox Literary Magazine
CATEGORIES:Contest
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CREATED:20231103T224911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T224911Z
UID:3182-1701244800-1701277200@anovelapproach.ca
SUMMARY:P - Call for Submissions to Free the Verse Poetry Magazine.  Theme: "Hot Water"
DESCRIPTION:We are now accepting submissions for our winter issue. While the theme and title of this issue is ‘Hot Water’ we encourage you to interpret it creatively. \nOur favourite poems are the unexpected kind. We love free verse poems that take familiar situations and turn them on their head\, using unusual metaphors and drawing parallels no one else would see. Poems with a sense of place and story are always welcome\, as are experimental pieces. You can read our latest issue\, Do You Smell Burning\, to get a sense of the poetry we publish. \nThe deadline for this issue is November 29th\, 2023. Please read our general submission guidelines below before sending us your work: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease submit up to 3 poems per issue\, in one submission. \n\n\n‘Hot Water’ is the title of the issue\, and therefore should not be the title of your poem. \n\n\nYour work must be original and unpublished\, either in print on online. We will accept work that has appeared on your personal website or equivalent. \n\n\nPlease include a brief third-person bio with your submission\, up to a maximum of 50 words. You are welcome to include details of previous publications\, but this will have no impact on whether your poems will be selected for our magazine. \n\n\nAt this time\, we only accept poems written in English. You are welcome to include words and phrases from other languages. \n\n\nIt is free to submit your work. At present we do not offer compensation to our authors. If your work is accepted for publication\, it will be published in our digital magazine. \n\n\nWe accept simultaneous submissions. If one of your poems is accepted for publication elsewhere\, please let us know immediately via our contact page. \n\n\nYou must be over 18 years old to submit.
URL:https://anovelapproach.ca/submission_calendar/event/p-call-for-submissions-to-free-the-verse-poetry-magazine-theme-hot-water/
LOCATION:Free the Verse Poetry Magazine
CATEGORIES:Call for Submission
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231127T170000
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UID:3378-1701072000-1701104400@anovelapproach.ca
SUMMARY:PFN - Call for Submissions to Rough Cut Press. Theme: "Withhold"
DESCRIPTION:Submit Your Work\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe seek experimental work of all genres by writers from the LGBTQIA community. We do not define or gatekeep what it means to be a queer writer: if you think your work belongs here\, then it belongs here. To get a sense of what we publish please read some of our former issues. We don’t know what we like until we see it. Each month we announce a different theme\, but don’t worry if the work you submit doesn’t quite fit: we often build issues and themes around work that takes us by surprise. \nWe seek personal\, political\, precise\, raw\, lyrical\, critical\, and experimental work; the stuff only you can write. Our readers are interested in interrogating systematic inequality\, sex\, sexuality\, gender\, phobias\, what it means to be an activist\, and what it means to create magic. We’re here to build a platform for a multiplicity of voices to converge\, and to compensate all contributing artists from day one. \nSimultaneous submissions are encouraged; we ask that you notify us if your work is accepted elsewhere. Written submissions are limited to 650 words. Please leave your name off of the submission itself and send one piece per submission\, in PDF format. We do not charge a submission fee or a subscription fee; we offer all published artists a $25 honorarium as compensation.
URL:https://anovelapproach.ca/submission_calendar/event/pfn-call-for-submissions-to-rough-cut-press-theme-withhold/
LOCATION:Rough Cut Press
CATEGORIES:Call for Submission
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UID:3224-1701072000-1701104400@anovelapproach.ca
SUMMARY:PFN - Call for Submissions to The Stinging Fly
DESCRIPTION:Guidelines:\n\n\nWork must be previously unpublished and not under consideration elsewhere. \n\n\nOnly work submitted through our Submittable account will be considered. Submittable is free to use\, and there is no fee to submit your work to us. \n\n\nWe currently accept submissions in the following four categories: short fiction; novel extracts; non-fiction; poetry. Writers may only submit work to us under one category per submission period. Graphic fiction and non-fiction submissions are welcome. \n\n\nYour work should always be just as long (or as short) as it needs to be. If you are sending us a novel extract\, please don’t send us your full novel! Just a chapter or a section or a story-length passage will suffice\, so long as it can be enjoyed as a standalone piece. \n\n\nFor general poetry submissions\, you may send up to 3 poems. Your poems should be submitted together in one single file. \n\n\nFeatured Poets: In each issue we publish a number of poems (usually 5 or 6) by a poet who is working seriously towards a first collection. To be considered\, you should already have had work published in several other journals and magazines. We welcome poets who have previously had poems appear in The Stinging Fly. Please send 6-8 previously unpublished poems together in a single file. If we want to see more\, we will get back to you. If submitting for the Featured Poet slot\, there’s no need to make a separate general poetry submission. We will also consider individual poems within your Featured Poet submission for publication.
URL:https://anovelapproach.ca/submission_calendar/event/pfn-call-for-submissions-to-the-singing-fly/
LOCATION:The Stinging Fly
CATEGORIES:Call for Submission
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T223925Z
UID:3180-1700899200-1700931600@anovelapproach.ca
SUMMARY:F - Intrepidus Ink Seeking Submissions in the Theme: "Undaunted & Overcoming"
DESCRIPTION:Our stories are gutsy. An alarmingly individual spirit defines us. Achievement-oriented. Tales of those who struggle\, risk everything\, lose everything\, gain it back—and overcome. Confidence. Emotion. Our words fearlessly and unapologetically fascinate. Our process is challenging. Competitive. At least two editors give a story the “thumbs up” for publication.A story must speak to us\, exemplify our aesthetic\, and potentially delight readers. A tall order. \nWe explore intrepid culture: our stories feature danger elements\, struggle\, emotion\, and OVERCOMING. Our stories are intrepid first and not subordinated to other themes. We love odd\, quirky\, experimental stories\, and humor. \nA tip: if we’ve declined your submissions multiple times\, please don’t give up! Keep trying. But also\, read our published stories to clarify what we mean by intrepid culture. \nGo for the Gutsy! \nSubmission Guidelines for Flash Fiction and Short Stories:\n\nFlash Fiction 300 – 1\,000 words; Short Stories 1\,500 – 2\,500 words (firm). \nUnpublished Work Only: Story cannot be published anywhere online or publicly\, including social media\, community writing sites\, or personal blogs\, nor may work be retitled from said sites. (We mean it.)\nSimultaneous Submissions: Yes.\nMultiple Submissions: No. Send one story; wait for a response\, send another.\nReprints: No.\nFormat: William Shunn Modern Manuscript Format.\nResponse Time: Varies\, but we’ll do our best to decide quickly!\nPayment for Accepted Stories: $.02/word for flash fiction 300 – 1\,000 words. $30 flat rate for short stories 1\,500 – 2\,500 words. Author signs an agreement upon story acceptance; Intrepidus Inc\, LLC pays upon publication.\nRights: Author grants Intrepidus Ink first worldwide electronic rights\, including one-month exclusive rights and non-exclusive archival rights for the magazine’s lifetime (online) in which the Work is published. Author retains copyright of the Work.\nPlease feel free to share your acceptance on social media after signing your contract.\nEditing: We edit and proofread all work before publication.\nRejection Policy: A rejected story will remain rejected; please don’t resubmit.\nFlash Fiction\, Short Stories\, Author Bios\, Photos\, Interviews\, and Advertisements: Will be published online and on social media\, including any or all of the following: intrepidusink.com\, Twitter\, Instagram\, Pinterest\, Facebook\, or Tiktok.
URL:https://anovelapproach.ca/submission_calendar/event/f-intrepidus-ink-seeking-submissions-in-the-theme-undaunted-overcoming/
LOCATION:Intrepidus Ink
CATEGORIES:Call for Submission
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231120T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231120T170000
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CREATED:20231023T051326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T051326Z
UID:3101-1700467200-1700499600@anovelapproach.ca
SUMMARY:PFN - Persimmon Tree Short Takes Seeking Submissions on "What I Like/What I Dislike"
DESCRIPTION:Short Takes\nShort Takes are usually short prose pieces\, fiction or non-fiction (250-500 words)\, but can also be topical poetry\, sometimes even drawings or photography. We’re especially interested in hearing about your experiences\, but you can include your thoughts\, dreams\, ideas and opinions. Humor and irony are always appreciated! \nWINTER ISSUE – publication date: December 15\, 2023Please read and follow these instructions carefully. We regret that we cannot accept any submission that does not follow the guidelines as to what should be sent\, when it should be sent\, and to whom it should be sent. \nTopic for the winter issue: What I Like/What I Dislike \nWhat we are looking for:\nSusan Sontag compiled these lists of her likes and dislikes:\n\nThings I like: fires\, Venice\, tequila\, sunsets\, babies\, silent films\, heights\, coarse salt\, top hats\, large longhaired dogs\, ship models\, cinnamon\, goose down quilts\, pocket watches\, the smell of newly mown grass\, linen\, Bach\, Louis XIII furniture\, sushi\, microscopes\, large rooms\, boots\, drinking water\, maple sugar candy. \nThings I dislike: sleeping in an apartment alone\, cold weather\, couples\, football games\, swimming\, anchovies\, mustaches\, cats\, umbrellas\, being photographed\, the taste of licorice\, washing my hair (or having it washed)\, wearing a wristwatch\, giving a lecture\, cigars\, writing letters\, taking showers\, Robert Frost\, German food. \n\nSend us your list. Use the same format. Like hers\, make the entries short\, specific\, to the point. You can include anything you want – anything you do truly like or dislike – except\, like her\, no family\, no spouses or partners\, no children\, and especially\, no grandchildren. \nSubmissions accepted: November 10\, 2023\, to November 20\, 2023\n(Please do not submit earlier or later than those dates.) \nSubmissions should be in a Word document; be sure your name\, address\, and email address are in the document. Email it to publisher@persimmontree.org. The subject line the email should read “Short Takes.” \nInclude a headshot and short (no more than 50 words) bio in the email. \nYou must be subscribed to submit; click here to subscribe. Submissions and subscriptions are free.
URL:https://anovelapproach.ca/submission_calendar/event/pfn-persimmon-tree-short-takes-seeking-submissions-on-what-i-like-what-i-dislike/
LOCATION:Persimmon Tree
CATEGORIES:Call for Submission
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UID:3089-1700467200-1700499600@anovelapproach.ca
SUMMARY:PF - Call for Submissions to WayWords Literary Journal.  Theme: "Cozy"
DESCRIPTION:Issue 13\n\nTheme: \n\nCozy\nEditor’s tip: as the weather cools\, warm up with a good book\, don your favorite sweater\, get comfortable\, and relax.  \nFiction prose or poetry\nUp to 5\,000 words or 15 lines each \n​ \n\nSUBMISSIONS GUIDELINES\n\n\nYour formatting is important! A professional presentation could mean the difference between publication and the dreaded rejection letter. The Writer’s Workout accepts submissions formatted to industry standard: Chicago Manual of Style (CMS) with slight alterations\, depending on when they’ve last updated their system. Each call includes the same general submissions information listed below. Check the individual page for information on rights\, simultaneous submissions\, and previously published works. \nThe Writer’s Workout accepts .doc\, .docx\, and .odt \nLive\, unlocked Google Docs or Microsoft Word links are accepted via email. Set your document permissions to “anyone with the link can [comment or edit]” so we can collect it. We will not request access and we are not responsible for locked docs. \nAll submissions accepted via email (submissions [at] writersworkout [dot] net) and Dropbox. \nMost submissions also accepted via Duosuma\, where linked.  \nSome calls accept simultaneous submissions or previously published works. Please check the associated page for details. \nRights vary by call; please check the associated page for details. \nIf you have questions about the submission guidelines that are not answered here\, please contact us.
URL:https://anovelapproach.ca/submission_calendar/event/pf-call-for-submissions-to-waywords-literary-journal-theme-cozy/
LOCATION:WayWords Literary Journal
CATEGORIES:Call for Submission
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231115T170000
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CREATED:20231023T223422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T223422Z
UID:3106-1700035200-1700067600@anovelapproach.ca
SUMMARY:PN - Autofocus Journal Call for Submissions.  Theme: "Correspondences"
DESCRIPTION:For our Jan 2024 issue\, the theme is CORRESPONDENCES. \nWe want work in the form of letters (or emails\, texts\, other exchanges). Self-correspondences are great too (notes\, journals\, diaries\, etc.). \nWe’d consider some interviews–with writers or non-writers. \nWe like the idea of book-review-as-correspondence\, if that book review is done with a certain degree of self-reflexivity. We also like essays about essays. \nWork that blends or braids or threads any of these forms into a larger essay or poem (or whatever) are totally welcome. Encouraged\, even. \nBasically\, if you wrote something that seems in some way like a correspondence\, we’d like to see it. \nPlease send one piece up to 4\,000-ish words. \nCollaborations welcome (also encouraged). \nSimultaneous submissions expected. Unpublished work only please.
URL:https://anovelapproach.ca/submission_calendar/event/pn-autofocus-journal-call-for-submissions-theme-correspondences/
LOCATION:Autofocus Journal
CATEGORIES:Call for Submission
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CREATED:20231022T185757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231022T185757Z
UID:3093-1700035200-1700067600@anovelapproach.ca
SUMMARY:PN - RFD Magazine Seeking Submissions on "Queer Iconography/Icons"
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URL:https://anovelapproach.ca/submission_calendar/event/pn-rfd-magazine-seeking-submissions-on-queer-iconography-icons/
LOCATION:RFD Magazine
CATEGORIES:Call for Submission
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231021T225621Z
UID:3085-1700035200-1700067600@anovelapproach.ca
SUMMARY:P - Songs of Eretz Poetry Review Seeking Submissions on: "Winter Solstice"
DESCRIPTION:What We Publish:  We publish quality poetry of any genre and length congruent with our themes\, including traditional poems\, form poems\, prose poems\, and narrative poems. We also consider extraordinarily good poems that are incompatible with our themes (general submissions). \nWhat We Pay:  We pay a semi-professional rate of seven dollars per poem. \nHOW TO SUBMIT \nFailure to follow these simple guidelines will result in your submission being discarded or returned to you unread! \n\nPlease resist the urge to include anything with your submission that we do not specifically request\, especially your bio (we like to read as blindly as possible)\, credits (we treat the novice and the experienced equally)\, or explanatory notes (if you believe your poem requires an explanation\, please revise it until it doesn’t).\n\n\nSubmit up to THREE poems to:  \n\nSubmissions@SongsOfEretz.com \nThere is no fee to submit. \n\n Your Subject Lineshould be formatted as follows:  [Poetry Submission][Title][Oiet’s Last Name]\n If you are submitting more than one poem\, each should appear in a separate email\, and each email should include a separate cover letter.  If your poem has multiple numbered sections\, each section will “count” as ONE poem.  If your poem contains more than three sections\, query first.\nYour poem(s) must appear in the body of your email(s).  WE DO NOT ACCEPT ATTACHMENTS FOR POETRY.  If your poem needs to be presented in an attachment due to special formatting\, query first.\nInclude a cover letter in the body of your email(s) with answers to the following questions\n\n(and remember NOT to include a biography at this process stage): \n– Is yours a simultaneous submission or not?  We DO accept them. \n– How did you discover Songs of Eretz? \n– How would you like us to indicate your name if we publish your work (ie: your byline\, for example\, “By Sammie Smith”)?  NOTE:  We do NOT accept work composed by a collaboration of poets or artists. \n– What is your contact information?  Include at least your city & state.  Include your country if you reside outside of the United States.  It is strongly recommended that you include your phone number as well\, in case we need last-minute input from you (this has happened). \n– Would you like to be added to our Email List? \nAgain – Do NOT include a biography at this process stage. \n\n Reprint Policy:We DO NOT accept previously published work.\n\n\n Simultaneous Submissions Policy:We accept sim subs.\n Multiple Submissions Policy: Please wait until after your poem(s) is/are published in or rejected by Songs of Eretz before sending more.\n\n\n Response Time: Please query if you have not received at least a preliminary response in twenty-onecalendar days.  We no longer offer editorial feedback.\n\n\n Rights To Your Poetry: If your work is accepted and you agree to join the ranks of the other fine poets who have been published in Songs of Eretz Poetry Review\,your work will appear in the quarterly issue for which it was submitted. In exchange\, you will grant Songs of Eretz the first worldwide publication rights\, first worldwide electronic rights\, non-exclusive archival rights in perpetuity\, non-exclusive anthology rights in perpetuity\, and exclusive reprint rights in perpetuity.\n\nAll other rights will revert to you upon publication\, but we would appreciate the courtesy of allowing Songs of Eretz an exclusive for a few months if that is not too much trouble. \n\n12. Acknowledgement:We expect to be acknowledged as the venue of the firstpublication should you reprint your work.\n\n\nPublished Format:  Editors make an effort to format a poem as it is submitted\,  such as a concrete poem or other special formats. However\, due to format limitations on Blogger\, editors have the right to publish any poem aligned left\, right\, or centered.\n\nQueries:  Use Editor@SongsOfEretz.com for queries.
URL:https://anovelapproach.ca/submission_calendar/event/p-songs-of-eretz-poetry-review-seeking-submissions-on-winter-solstice/
LOCATION:Songs of Eretz Poetry Review
CATEGORIES:Call for Submission
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SUMMARY:PFN - evOke: witchcraft + paganism + lifestyle Magazine Seeking Submissions on the Theme of "Art and Music"
DESCRIPTION:ev0ke is dedicated to supporting and promoting witchcraft and Paganism. We want to see them represented more\, both in the real world and in fiction\, so \nev0ke is dedicated to supporting and promoting witchcraft and Paganism. We want to see them represented more\, both in the real world and in fiction\, so we publish essays\, short stories and poetry. \nWould you like to join ev0ke? We are interested in Pagan\, polytheist\, and witchypoetry\nshort fiction\nessays \nJust email us at ev0kepublication@gmail.com. We pay $5 for accepted submissions\, as well as a free one year subscription to ev0ke! \nContributors to ev0ke receive an honorarium of $5 and a free one year subscription to ev0ke. We hope to increase that payment in the future. If you would like to submit something for our consideration please reach out to us at ev0kepublication@gmail.com. \nPlease note: at this time\, ev0ke is NOT accepting AI generated submissions. All submissions must be solely the creation of the contributor/s. \nPlease note: ev0ke is open to rolling submissions from the first to the fifteenth (1-15) of each month. Please consider submitting close to the deadline\, as submissions sent months in advance might get lost. \nDecember: Art and Music (deadline 15 November 2023)\nEv0king the Question: What is your favorite artistic depiction (painting\, mosaic\, statue\, et cetera) of a Deity or group of Deities? What is your favorite piece of music about a holy day or a Deity/Deities?
URL:https://anovelapproach.ca/submission_calendar/event/pfn-evoke-witchcraft-paganism-lifestyle-magazine-seeking-submissions-on-the-theme-of-art-and-music/
LOCATION:ev0ke Publication
CATEGORIES:Call for Submission
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UID:3069-1700035200-1700067600@anovelapproach.ca
SUMMARY:PFN - The BeZine Seeking Submissions on the Theme of "A Life of the Spirit: Caring for Self and World"
DESCRIPTION:HOW TO SUBMIT\nWe accept previously published work. You must have the copyright\, though. Please include prior public information and any relevant link if the publication is online. We want to promote other sites that publish our contributors and will include the link with your work. \nWe accept work that has been posted on social media. Do not provide links to social media posts. Simply note that the work appeared and on which platform. \nBy submitting work to The BeZine\, you are confirming that you own and hold the rights to the work and that you grant us the right to publish on the blog or in the BeZine if your submission is accepted. \n\nOnly email submissions will be read.\nProse\, poetry\, and hybrid: please submit as a word processing file attachment (Word\, Pages\, Open Document\, or RTF — NOT PDF\, NOT GOOGLE DOC).\nWork must be submitted in English and properly edited. Submissions in other languages are encouraged but please forward with a high-quality English translation.\nProse submissions should be limited to no more than 2\,000 words in an attached file (Word\, Pages\, Open Document\, or RTF — NOT PDF\, NOT GOOGLE DOC).\n\nFlash fiction or nonfiction (750 words or fewer) is welcome\, as are short stories (750–2\,000 words)\, essays (2\,000)\, and hybrid prose (up to 2\,000 words).\nWork under 1\,500 words will receive preference\, as we are an online journal.\nSend a query for prose over 2\,000 words that tells us why you think it belongs in The BeZine.\n\n\nPoetry submissions should be no more than three poems and total no more than 180 lines (i.e.\, 1 poem = 180 lines\, 2 poems = 180 lines\, 3 poems = 180 lines\, maximum) in an attached file (Word\, Pages\, Open Document\, or RTF — NOT PDF\, NOT GOOGLE DOC).\n\nWe prefer stanza or section breaks in longer poetry.\n\n\nWe may make editorial suggestions for submitted work before we accept it.\n\nCheck your work carefully before submitting. We may on occasion send work we like back to the writer for copyediting.
URL:https://anovelapproach.ca/submission_calendar/event/pfn-the-bezine-seeking-submissions-on-the-theme-of-a-life-of-the-spirit-caring-for-self-and-world/
LOCATION:The BeZine
CATEGORIES:Call for Submission
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UID:3095-1700006400-1700006400@anovelapproach.ca
SUMMARY:P - Enchanted Garden Haiku Journal Seeking Submissions on the Theme of "Secret Santa"
DESCRIPTION:Enchanted Garden is a haiku journal created for haiku lovers\, beginners or experienced\, is open and free to anyone to submit their work\, in accordance with the haiku spirit. No racism or politics. \nHaiku is a moment\, that moment of inspiration when others are preocupied by the city rush but you stop for a while to admire a bourgeon almost opened or enjoy a bird song. Enchanted Garden is a tree under which you sit to read a book\, a table where you can sit and enjoy your cup of tea and a place to share your love for haiku with other poets. \nIssue 5: Secret Santa \nTheme: a gift you received or shared this year \nSubmit between: 1 – 15 November \nPublishing date: 1 December
URL:https://anovelapproach.ca/submission_calendar/event/p-enchanted-garden-haiku-journal-seeking-submissions-on-the-theme-of-secret-santa/
LOCATION:Enchanted Garden Haiku Journal
CATEGORIES:Call for Submission
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231112T080000
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UID:2743-1699776000-1699808400@anovelapproach.ca
SUMMARY:F - Call for Submissions\, Nov. 6-12: The Fabulist Flash
DESCRIPTION:The Fabulist Flash\, a new flash-fiction project from The Fabulist Words & Art\, welcomes submissions from November 6-12 for fantastical and speculative writings of up to 1\,000 words. \nThe Fabulist Flash will debut in 2024\, and run in parallel to our current short-fiction programming. See below for program details. \nWord Count & Rate\n• We’re offering a flat fee of $100 for stories of up to 1\,000 words (the equivalent of an SFWA-qualifying rate of $0.10/word)\, payable upon contracted acceptance. \n• Going above the word count is fine if you need a little headroom to take the story home\, but it’s in your interest to keep it tight\, as the flat fee is firm. \n• You can review our flash-fiction contract here. \nWhat We’re Looking For\n• Fantastical and speculative fiction\, including science fiction\, fantasy\, horror\, myth\, fairy-story\, magic realism\, literary fabulism\, and genre/subgenre remixes. \n• Evocative and intriguing scenes\, settings\, places. \n• Clear\, efficacious writing that doesn’t shy away from the poetry within prose. \n• Wide-ranging human (or sentient) experiences that we care about\, or at least feel. \n• Yeah: Odysseys\, revelation\, transformation\, dilemma/struggle\, fluid dualities. \n• Nah: Grimdark\, military\, cops\, vengeance\, power trips. \n• Exploded/deconstructed cliches of any of the foregoing … \nIf you’re not sure where your story lands in these various target zones — just send us your best. Great work will shine through. \nPlease Think Twice\, We’ve Really Seen Quite Enough Of\n• Zombies\, zombie apocalypse\, teen vampire/werewolf romance\, cute Cthulhu/nice baby Elder God\, etc. \n• Splatter/gore/brutality \n• Virtual-reality visitations with the beloved deceased \n• Mundane fantasies of revenge\, sex\, financial and business success\, etc. \n• “Another Friday Night at the Elftown Police Station” — or really anything that takes fantastical archetypes or plot devices and makes them vernacular or silly: drinking hard liquor and shit-talking with a primal entity (Death\, Cupid\, Santa\, Time)\, for example\, or an all-powerful god with an ordinary mortal name and ordinary mortal foibles (“Bob\, creator of the Universe\, woke up one Sunday with a headache”). Maybe you ARE the next Neil Gaiman — but probably not? \n• “And then she/he/they woke up” (which includes not just it-was-all-a-dream but also we’re-all-living-in-a-giant-simulation) \n• Suicide and self-harm (we realize this stuff is real and we write to deal with it\, just saying that successfully deploying it as a trope in the fantastical fiction we run is very\, very difficult to pull off) \nThat said … surprise us. If you feel you’ve written a truly original\, compelling take on any of these genre cliches\, we’re glad to check it out. \nPlease No\n• We are not open to AI/LLM-generated text. \n• No misogyny\, sexism\, racism\, bigotry\, hate\, etc. (view our nondiscrimination statement). \n• Previously unpublished works only — no reprints \nTo Submit\n• Check back on this page from Nov. 6-12\, or on our main Submittable portal\, for a live submissions button that will take you to our Submittable intake form. \n• Shunn format or at least double-spaced is great. \n• Please anonymize your submission! There must be no identifying details on your manuscript. Fear not — your contact info will be collected as part of the intake process\, and your cover letter will not be visible to our slush readers.
URL:https://anovelapproach.ca/submission_calendar/event/f-call-for-submissions-nov-6-12-the-fabulist-flash/
LOCATION:Fabulist Magazine
CATEGORIES:Call for Submission
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SUMMARY:PFN - Fathom Magazine Seeking Submissions on the Theme of Patience
DESCRIPTION:Want to write for Fathom? We’d love to hear from you. First\, it’s best if you become familiar with the type of content we publish. Then\, read our style guide for a checklist of what we are looking for in your writing. \nAt Fathom we publish articles\, personal essays\, profiles\, interviews\, book reviews\, Bible exposition\, theological and/or historical analysis\, poetry\, and short stories. The work we prefer often utilizes personal narrative to communicate the deeper aspects of the Christian faith and to draw our readers into the nuance surrounding an idea. We love writing that examines the unexplored angle and delivers a well-told story. \nWe suggest familiarizing yourself with our publication before submitting your work. Scanning through past issues of Fathom will give you an idea of the tone\, voice\, and approach we tend to take. And looking through our most recent issues will show you what our contributors have recently covered and how you can add to — not repeat — the ideas already in our publication. \nOur audience is made up of thoughtful\, curious Christians who desire to craft a multi-faceted life of faith. They typically want to engage their minds\, connect with artful expression\, and consider a new perspective or experience. \nWe aim to publish pieces that challenge our audience’s expectations\, enthrall our readers with a story\, and put together strands of thinking our readers haven’t thought to combine. We want to give all people who make their way to Fathom a reason to engage their minds and their emotions. \nSpecs\nOur standard articles fall between 1\,000 and 1\,600 words. Short stories should be at least 3\,000 words. Poems vary in length and style. \nIn the case of poetry\, please send the completed poem.  Poems vary in length and style.
URL:https://anovelapproach.ca/submission_calendar/event/pfn-fathom-magazine-seeking-submissions-on-the-theme-of-patience/
LOCATION:Fathom Magazine
CATEGORIES:Call for Submission
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SUMMARY:P - Call for Submissions to Speckled Trout Review.  Theme: "For the Ages"
DESCRIPTION:Submission Guidelines\n\n\nCall for submissions: Fall 2023 (5.2) (print issue) For the Ages\nSubmission window: Opens September 5\, closing November 5\, or until filled. \nSpeckled Trout Review has chosen For the Ages as its theme for Fall 2023 (5.2) issue. We’ve all heard the phrase\, “that’s one for the ages\,” which suggests a strange\, extraordinary\, fantastical\, or confounding event\, situation\, or tale that astounds and leaves us amazed. \nEditors of Speckled Trout Review welcome submissions of unpublished poetry (nothing previously published in an electronic publication of any kind or in print) for its Fall 2023 (5.2) print issue. Poets can paste up to 4 poems pertaining to the theme\, followed by a 50-word writer’s biography and mailing address\, in the body of an e-mail to speckledtroutreview@hotmail.com. Please note: attachments will go unread. Poems with overt political messages are not for Speckled Trout Review. Simultaneous submissions are fine\, but please share the good news when a poem finds a home elsewhere. For any questions about submissions\, or Speckled Trout Review\, reach out to us at the above e-mail address.
URL:https://anovelapproach.ca/submission_calendar/event/p-call-for-submissions-to-speckled-trout-review-theme-for-the-ages/
LOCATION:Speckled Trout Review
CATEGORIES:Call for Submission
ORGANIZER;CN="Speckled Trout Review":MAILTO:speckledtroutreview@hotmail.com.
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SUMMARY:PFN - Thin Air Magazine's Fourth Annual Bird in Your Hands Prize
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce the fourth annual Bird in Your Hands Prize: a contest that centers and celebrates BIPOC voices. This is a no-fee contest accepting poetry\, fiction\, and nonfiction in any form under 500 words. The winner of the contest will be awarded $500\, published in Issue 30 of Thin Air Magazine\, and interviewed for Thin Air Online. The winner and runners-up will also be invited to read their work at the Northern Arizona Book Festival held in April 2024. First and second runners-up will be awarded an honorarium. The deadline for submission is 11:59pm (MST) on Sunday\, November 5\, 2023. \nFirst and second runners-up will also be awarded an honorarium. \nThis contest is open to new\, upcoming\, and established BIPOC writers alike. Simultaneous submissions are allowed\, and we carry no expectations for the content or tone of submissions. All submitted works must be previously unpublished. \nFormatting Specifications:\nPlease use Times New Roman\, 12pt.\, double-spaced\, 1 inch margins for all submissions except poetry\, which should remain single-spaced.\nPlease include page numbers and a word count at the top of your manuscript.\nPlease do not put your name in your manuscript.\nIf unique formatting is critical to the submission\, you may upload it as is (but please note that we may have to collaborate to translate your formatting onto the physical restraints of our pages).
URL:https://anovelapproach.ca/submission_calendar/event/pfn-thin-air-magazines-fourth-annual-bird-in-your-hands-prize/
LOCATION:Thin Air Magazine
CATEGORIES:Contest
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SUMMARY:PFN - Call for Submissions to The Talon Review
DESCRIPTION:GUIDELINES:\n\n\nAll submissions should be double spaced in 12 point Times New Roman font\, manuscript format\, and submitted as .docx files (unless specified otherwise*). \n\n\nInclude a short bio no longer than 250 words in the third person. This could be who you are\, where you’re from\, what you like to do\, or where you’ve been published before. If you have a connection to Jacksonville\, FL\, please mention it. \n\n\nYou may submit up to four works. Simultaneous submissions are fine\, but let us know immediately if your work is accepted elsewhere. We require first publishing rights as well as the option to anthologize. \n\n\nFICTION & CREATIVE NONFICTION\n\n\nSubmissions should not exceed 3000 words and cannot be excerpts from novels or larger works. \n\n\nPOETRY\n\n\nSubmissions should not exceed six pages. \n\n\nSubmissions should be single-spaced.
URL:https://anovelapproach.ca/submission_calendar/event/pfn-call-for-submissions-to-the-talon-review/
LOCATION:The Talon Review
CATEGORIES:Call for Submission
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