Fiction submissions by Canadian writers are accepted for consideration all year. Fiction submissions by international writers are accepted for consideration during the following two months only: April and May. Writers may submit their work only once per calendar year in any given genre (contests excepted).
 

• Submissions of previously unpublished short fiction may be up to 8,000 words in length for Canadian writers and up to 4,000 words for international writers.
• No submission may consist of more than one story, unless you are submitting flash fiction.
• Up to three flash fictions (each no longer than 750 words) may be submitted in one submission, and they must be submitted in a single file.
• For translated stories, translators should include a copy of the original(s) with the submission and supply (or be able to supply) evidence of permission to publish their translations.
• Submit your story (stories) in a single .doc, .docx, or .pdf file (double-spaced and paginated).
• On the first page specify the number of words in the story, or stories, submitted.
• Please also include your contact information (name, email address, telephone number) on the first page of your submission.

In the Title field please insert the title of your story (e.g., Head to Toe) or, in the case of flash fiction, the number of stories followed by "flash fiction(s)": e.g., 1 flash fiction; 3 flash fictions. For translations, please include "(in translation)" after the story's title or after the number of flash fictions: e.g., The Nose (in translation) OR 2 flash fictions (in translation).

In the Cover Letter field please also include your name, full mailing address, email address, telephone number; the title of the story (or stories) submitted and number of words; and a short biographical note. For statistical purposes, please make sure to indicate your province/state and/or country of origin in your cover letter.

Response times will normally vary from one to nine months after the date of submission.