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October 13, 2020

Upcoming Magazine Submission and Other Deadlines as of October 13, 2020

Please contact Sylvia Skene if you do not see your deadline listed here. We reserve the right to post only those contests, submission periods and deadlines of interest to or run by our members.

Tip 1: Some magazines have seen drastic decreases in revenues, and are unable to receive pitches or submissions at this time. If you visit their website but are still unsure, please contact them first.

Tip 2: Most magazines are receiving submissions electronically ONLY. Please check first before submitting.

Tip 3: Please only submit or pitch to a magazine after you have read and met the submission requirements and have judged your piece or idea to be a good fit for the magazine’s usual content. Submitting or pitching to any and all magazines, a.k.a. the shotgun approach, just marks you out as lazy and annoys the editors.

Tip 4: If you wish to submit your work to a magazine by the deadline, sooner is better, as by the closing date most pieces have been selected. Any other work–however great–that doesn’t complement these pieces will likely not be picked up for publication.


Note: for information on industry and professional awards and deadlines, please visit our Awards resources page.


Deadlines – Arts & Literary Magazines

Geist
October 31, 2020 (deadline extended): Short Long-Distance Writing Contest

The Malahat Review
November 1, 2020: Open Season Awards (poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction)

Portal
Vancouver Island University (VIU) students only
Nov. 27: short fiction, poetry, creative non-fiction, scripts, interviews, art and photography

Preview: Guide to Galleries + Museums
Listings only, e.g. art or museum shows and openings.
January 7, 2021 for February-March issue

ROOM magazine
November 1, 2020: Short Forms
January 15, 2021: Cover Art

subTerrain
November 2, 2020: Special Issue: Tales from the Pandemic

WordWorks Federation of BC Writers.
Articles, interviews, poetry and prose. Contact editor first before submitting.
February 15, 2021 Volume I: Publishing


Continual Submissions – Arts & Literary Magazines

EVENT magazine
Reviews only – contact the reviews editor before submitting

Geist

The Malahat Review

The Pacific Rim Review of Books
Manuscripts and letters only.

PRISM magazine
Self-identifying Indigenous writers can submit for free.
Low-income writers may contact PRISM to request that a contest fee be waived. See Submittable for more information on what’s being accepted.

PULP Literature
Poetry, comics and artwork only. Currently also receiving short fiction.

Ricepaper
No financial remuneration. Asian contributors of all cultural backgrounds are encouraged to submit fiction, non-fiction, poetry, features, interviews, reviews, art and photography.

Rungh
Writers who self-identify as BIPOC only. Interviews, essays, fiction, non-fiction, reviews, poetry, original art, illustrations, video, music, performance and more. Can also pitch an idea.

subTerrain
Seasonal submission periods. Currently receiving submissions for #87 (winter), theme: Isms.

WordWorks
Art only. Email a query to the editor with a low-resolution version first.


Continual Submissions – Other Magazines

The following magazines generally ask that potential contributors send a pitch or short description of what they want to submit rather than their actual submission. Please review requirements on the magazine’s website before contacting the editor.

Asparagus Magazine
On ecology and related issues.

BAZOOF! Magazine
Submissions are welcome from youth (ages 7-14) or their parents/caregivers. Stories are welcome from youth of any age.

British Columbia History
Note also the Anne and Philip Yandle Best Article Award and 2 W. Kaye Lamb Awards for the Best Student works scholarships given out every year for works on historical topics.

Canadian Aviator
Including videos, aerial photos.

Common Ground
Dedicated to health, wellness, ecology and personal growth.

Culturally Modified
A quarterly online publication sharing stories and inspiration about the management of our cultural resources, both physical and intangible. Can also do pitches for audio interviews, short videos and photo essays.

Dance International

Here magazine
For and by new immigrants to Canada. Need to join the online community.

Link magazine
BCIT students only: writers, photographers, graphic designers, and bloggers.

Loose Lips
Submissions from experienced writers and journalists are welcome, but POC, LGBTQ+, and writers of all abilities are especially encouraged.

Page One Publishing:
Douglas Magazine – Victoria business
Spruce Magazine – home & design
YAM magazine – lifestyle

the Verdict
Trial Lawyers Association of BC.
Next deadline: December 2, 2020.

Vancouver Magazine/Western Living
Send pitches to: mail@westernliving.ca

Watershed Sentinel
Environmental news from BC and beyond. Writers guidelines.

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