August 31
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: PRISM INTERNATIONAL'S WINTER 2010
Website:  http://prism.arts.ubc.ca
This upcoming issue will be micro-fiction and prose-poetry themed.  Micro-fiction (aka. postcard stories, short short stories, and flash fiction) to a maximum of 1000 words.  In terms of this upcoming issue, prose-poetry features full sentences and no forced line breaks, with precise attention on language; less narrative than micro-fiction, the word count limit is 250 words. 

August 31
AESTHETICA CREATIVE WORKS COMPETITION 2010
Website:  http://www.aestheticamagazine.com/submission_guide.htm
The competition is arranged in three categories: artwork, poetry, and fiction.  Prizes: Winners and finalists of each category are published in the Aesthetica Creative Works Annual; winners also receive £500 plus other prizes.  Fees: £10 for the submission of 2 images, 2 poems, or 2 short stories.

Call for Submissions
September 1
RIDDLE FENCE ISSUE 7
Website:  http://www.riddlefence.com/submissions/  
Considering previously unpublished fiction, creative non-fiction, and artwork.  Submit no more than 1 piece of prose (max 5000 words) OR 3 pieces of artwork.  Pays: $30 per printed page of text, $30 per image, plus contributor copy for first Canadian serial rights.  Submit via email or regular post; for submission details, visit the above website.

Call for Submissions
September 1
ISLAND WRITER MAGAZINE
Website:  http://www.victoriawriters.ca/?page_id=22  
The Victoria Writers' Society is seeking submissions of fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry and articles on the writing life from writers on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands for publication in the next edition of the literary journal, Island Writer magazine.  Deadline for electronic submissions: September 1.

September 4 -6
THREE-DAY NOVEL CONTEST
Website:  http://www.3daynovel.com
The goal: write a complete novel in only 3 days.  The reward: a creative experience and one coffee-stained, tear-tinged, rule-breaking first draft.  And for the winning author, publication.  (Cash prizes too).  It's a BC-born, now international, rite of passage.  Registration is now open - preregister online.

September 15
SUMMER DREAM POETRY CONTEST
Pandora's Collective does not accept previously published poems.  Maximum length: 50 lines.  Submissions must be in triplicate (divide poems into three piles for three separate judges), with no name or address on the same page as poem.  Entry fees: Adults $5/poem; Teens (14 - 19) $4/poem; Children (13 and younger) $3/poem - cover letter must be included specifying age category, along with name, address, telephone number and/or email address, as well as the title of the poem/poems and included dollar amount.  Please do not staple.  Prizes: Adults - first, $100 & publication, second, $50 & publication, third, publication; Teens - first, $75 & publication, second, $35 and publication, third, publication; Children - first, $40 and publication, second, $20 and publication, third, publication.  Mail entries to: Pandora's Collective Poetry Contest Submission, Delamont PO Box 29118, 1950 West Broadway, Vancouver BC, V6J 5C2.

September 30
TOM HOWARD/JOHN H. REID POETRY CONTEST
Website:  http://www.winningwriters.com/contests/tompoetry/tp_guidelines.php
Submit poetry in any style, on any theme.  Simultaneous submissions and previously published poetry are accepted, so long as you retain the online publication rights.  Fees: $7 for every 25 lines.  Prizes: first prize is $3000, second $1000, third $400, fourth $250; also six "Most Highly Commended" awards of $150 each. 

October 30
VENTURA COUNTY WRITERS CLUB 11TH ANNUAL SHORT STORY CONTEST
Website:  http://www.venturacountywriters.com
Submit your short story of ten pages or fewer, double-spaced using Courier or Times New Roman 12-point type, with 1-inch margins.  Blind judging.  Include 3 copies of each submitted story using official entry form found on website.  Fee: $15 per story for VCWC members, $25 per story for non-members.  Prizes: $500 (first place), $250 (second place), $125 (third place). 

November 1
MALAHAT REVIEW - OPEN SEASON AWARDS
Website: http://www.malahatreview.ca/open_season/info.html
Submit work in any of three genres: poetry, short fiction, or creative non-fiction. Poetry: up to 3 poems/entry (max. 100 lines each). Short fiction & creative non-fiction: one piece, maximum 2500 words/entry. Prize: $1000 prize offered in each category. Fees: $35 CAD for Canadians, $40 USD for US entries, $45 USD for international entries. Enquiries: malahat@uvic.ca. Check website for complete contest details.

November 30
ONE ACT PLAY COMPETITION FOR WRITERS 2010
Website:  http://www.bottletreeinc.com/script_contest.html
One act plays of up to 70 minutes are invited for this competition.  First prize $1000, second prize $250, third prize $100.  If you want a critical analysis of your work, please enclose a cheque for $50 made payable to Bottle Tree Productions.

December 1
THE FIDDLEHEAD'S 20TH ANNUAL LITERARY CONTEST
Website:  http://www.thefiddlehead.ca/contest.html
There are two contest categories, poetry and short fiction.  One poetry entry is up to three poems of no more than 100 lines apiece; one short fiction entry is a single story of maximum 6,000 words.  Prizes: each catgory first prize $2010, 2 honorable mentions of $500 each.  Winning authors will be paid for publication as well as their prizes.  Fees: $30 for Canadian entries, $36 for international.  Entry fee includes one-year subscription.

December 15
THE CHESTERMAN BEACH ANTHOLOGY: POSTELSIA PRESS
Website:  http://www.postelsiapress.com
Currently accepting submissions of poetry, short fiction, and non-fiction for an upcoming anthology that celebrates Tofino's Chesterman Beach.  Maximum length: 2500 words.  Contributors receive one free copy of the anthology and a small remuneration. 

December 21
BAICO/KALEIDOSCOPE SHORT STORY CONTEST
Website:  http://www.baico.com
This competition is open to all Canadian citizens and landed immigrants over the age of 18; stories should reflect the multi-cultural flavour of Canadian society and can be a maximum of 3,500 words.  Fee: $10, submissions limited to 2/person.  Prizes: $200 for first place, $100 for two runners-up. 

January 15, 2011 
HIBERNATING WITH WORDS POETRY CONTEST 
Pandora's Collective does not accept previously published poems.  Maximum length: 50 lines.  Submissions must be in triplicate (divide poems into three piles for three separate judges), with no name or address on the same page as poem.  Entry fees: Adults $5/poem; Teens (14 - 19) $4/poem; Children (13 and younger) $3/poem - cover letter must be included specifying age category, along with name, address, telephone number and/or email address, as well as the title of the poem/poems and included dollar amount.  Please do not staple.  Prizes: Adults - first, $100 & publication, second, $50 & publication, third, publication; Teens - first, $75 & publication, second, $35 and publication, third, publication; Children - first, $40 and publication, second, $20 and publication, third, publication.  Mail entries to: Pandora's Collective Poetry Contest Submission, Delamont PO Box 29118, 1950 West Broadway, Vancouver BC, V6J 5C2.

May 15, 2011 
KISSES AND POPSICLES SPRING POETRY CONTEST
Pandora's Collective does not accept previously published poems.  Maximum length: 50 lines.  Submissions must be in triplicate (divide poems into three piles for three separate judges), with no name or address on the same page as poem.  Entry fees: Adults $5/poem; Teens (14 - 19) $4/poem; Children (13 and younger) $3/poem - cover letter must be included specifying age category, along with name, address, telephone number and/or email address, as well as the title of the poem/poems and included dollar amount.  Please do not staple.  Prizes: Adults - first, $100 & publication, second, $50 & publication, third, publication; Teens - first, $75 & publication, second, $35 and publication, third, publication; Children - first, $40 and publication, second, $20 and publication, third, publication.  Mail entries to: Pandora's Collective Poetry Contest Submission, Delamont PO Box 29118, 1950 West Broadway, Vancouver BC, V6J 5C2.
 

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Other contest or calls for submissions resources:

* FundsForWriters - contest listings: http://www.fundsforwriters.com/contests.htm.

* Possible contests resource
The Canadian Writers' Contests Calendar. Website: http://www.cwj.ca/cwcc.htm
"80 pages of detailed information on Canadian writing contests, awards and prizes, organized month by month according to their deadline dates. This reference makes much-needed information available for writers and gives them an incentive to polish and disseminate their work. By promoting the contests it also helps our literary magazines to stay afloat." (from the website)

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Ongoing submissions (no deadlines):

The Associative Press 
Publishes annually but reads submissions year-round
Website:  http://www.theassociativepress.com
The Associative Press publishes without mandate, as it has no outside funding and all its staff are volunteers.  Submissions accepted electronically through website. 

EveryDay Fiction - needs 365 stories a year
Continuous submissions
Web: http://www.everydayfiction.com/
Every Day Fiction is looking for very short (flash) fiction, of 1000 words or fewer. This online literary magazine originates in Vancouver. They say, "there's no such thing as too short. If you can tell a story in 50 words, have at it!" Accepts multiple submissions, but with caveats, so read the submission guidelines carefully - http://www.everydayfiction.com/submit-story/.

Exode
Website:  http://www.exode.ca
A site where artists of the world can post their work, whatever the genre.  Looking for submissions for their first edition.  See detailed descriptions, a sample page of future site, and submission guidelines at exode.ca.   

Blooming Tree Press
Website: http://www.bloomingtreepress.com/contact.php
Blooming Tree Press is looking for picture books, chapter books, middle grade and young adult submissions. Check the website for guidelines.(posted Dec 7-07).

Boxcar Poetry Review
Website: http://www.boxcarpoetry.com/
Seeks top quality poetry, artwork, photography, interviews, and reviews.

Chateau Lane Publishing
Chateau Lane seeks submissions about compelling real-life stories of starving writers and their colourful and dramatic financial struggles. Of particular interest is the subject of student loans and the adversity caused by the harsh and austere 10-year prohibition on bankruptcy discharges for student loan debts. Submissions should not exceed 3,000 words. For further information or you may send your submission by email to: dpwelbanks@shaw.ca, or call at 604-728-0968. Please do not send attachments.

Chick Lit Review
Website: http://chicklitreview.org/writersguidelines.aspx
Accepting original chick lit short stories (max. 2500 words) and review of published chick lit novels (max. 500 words). Pays $50 for short stories and $25 for reviews. See website for full submission details.

55 word stories
Website: www.birdandmoon.com/55words/guidelines.html
Seeking vivid, unique, and quirky stories. The catch? They have to be exactly 55 words long. See website for details.

Freehand Books
Website: http://www.broadviewpress.com/
Freehand Books is a new literary book publishing operation by Broadview Press of Calgary and Guelph. The new press aims to discover and publish new and established writers of literary fiction, poetry, memoir, biography, and creative non-fiction on a variety of timely topics. Submit manuscripts with SASE to: Freehand Books, #412 - 815--1st Street SW, Calgary T2P 1N3. (posted Dec 7-07).

James Lorimer & Company - Childrens' and Young Adult Series
Website:  http://www.lorimer.ca
This company is seeking manuscripts for the following series: Streetlights Series (contemporary, realistic fiction for ages 8 - 10), Sport Stories Series (hi-lo, sports-themed fiction for ages 10 - 13), SideStreets Series (edgy, issues-based novels for ages 13+), Recordbooks series (nonfiction sports bios/issues for reluctant readers age 11 and up).  They are not interested in picture books, seasonal stories, cookbooks, board books, activity books, historical fiction, fantasy, or books written to convey a lesson or moral.  Settings must be Canadian.  Visit the website to familiarize yourself with their style of book before submission.

Mother Tongue Publishing
No specific deadline
Website: http://www.mothertonguepublishing.com/
Mother Tongue Publishing is seeking a finished (or almost), literary non-fiction ms. Memoir, essays, letters, etc., by a BC writer. Send enquiries only to: mona@mothertonguepublishing.com or write to: Mother Tongue Publishing Ltd., 290 Fulford-Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island BC ,V8K 2K6. More info: Tel: 250-537-4155 Fax: 250-537-4725.