Call for Submissions on Theme of "Winter": subTerrain Magazine

 

subTerrain publishes original fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, essays, and commentary three times a year. Submissions must be previously unpublished material.

subTerrain welcomes submissions from both emerging and established authors. We are happy to consider work from all corners of the identity spectrum, including works by underrepresented writers, including but not limited to writers who are Indigenous, of colour, immigrants, women, LGBTQI+, low-income, no-income, and writers with disabilities. Submitters are welcome to state demographics such as race, age, gender, etc. in their cover letter if they so choose.

WINTER, #105 {GENERAL ISSUE}

This issue will be a general issue featuring fiction, poetry, commentary, and creative nonfiction, plus the winning entries in our 2026 Lush Triumphant Literary Awards, as well as excerpts from forthcoming releases from Canadian indie presses.

SUBMISSIONS OPEN JUNE 12 :: CLOSE: AUGUST 7

Submit via Submittable at the "Submit online" link below. If submitting via snail mail, please identify on the envelope the theme issue for which you are submitting.

Feel free to interpret these themes in unique and unusual ways.

The following are some general guidelines (as always, we suggest READING an issue of the magazine to see what we're all about).

Submissions must be previously unpublished and be:

• typed, double-spaced on 8 1/2 x 11 paper (no disks or e-mail submissions please)

• Fiction: a maximum of 3,000 words. (max. 3 submissions per issue

• Poetry: Poetry should be single-spaced with stanza breaks.

• Creative Non-Fiction: a maximum of 4,000 words. (max. 2 submissions per issue)

• Commentary (social or otherwise): a maximum of 4000 words. (max. 2 submissions per issue)

• Photography & Illustration: we only accept solicited art and photography. Please forward us a link to your work;

Hard copy submissions not accompanied by a SASE (self-addressed, stamped envelope) will not be considered or returned. Submissions from outside Canada: It has come to our attention that IRCs are no longer available in the U.S. Submitters from outside Canada: please DO NOT SEND RETURN ENVELOPES WITH U.S. STAMPS -- WE CANNOT USE U.S. POSTAGE TO MAIL FROM CANADA! Please include your email address with your submission and we will respond via email.

Mail hard copy submissions to:

subTerrain Magazine 
P.O. Box 3008, Station Terminal 
Vancouver, BC V6B 3X5 
CANADA 
TEL: (604) 876-8009
EMAIL: subter@portal.ca

Please do not send submissions via email.

Payment rates for published submissions:

Poetry: $50 per poem
Prose: $.10 per word (to a maximum of $500.)

Submit online 

Writing Competition: The Masters Review Reprint Prize

 

For two weeks this June, The Masters Review is open for submissions of your previously published work! The 2026 Reprint Prize—now in its fourth year—will be open for submissions of previously published prose (under 6,000 words) from June 15 to June 30, 2026. Any fiction or creative nonfiction published prior to June 1, 2025, is eligible. We want to celebrate (or re-celebrate) stories and essays that are no longer available online or in print, or that are looking for an opportunity to find a new audience. As always, we set no limitations on style or topic, but our primary interest is in literary prose.

The winner of this prize, selected by The Masters Review’s editorial staff, will receive a $500 prize and online publication. 

 Guidelines:

• The winner will receive $500 and online publication.

• Submissions of fiction or nonfiction must be under 6,000 words.

• Submitted work must be previously published. Unpublished work will be disqualified. In your cover letter, please indicate when and where your submission has been published.

• Work must be published prior to June 1, 2025.

• Work published in a single-author collection is not eligible for this prize, but work collected in a multiauthor anthology may be submitted. (Note: If the work is included in a collection under contract for 2027 or later with an indie press, it is eligible, provided it meets our other requirements.)

• The submission fee is $10.

• Simultaneous and multiple submissions are allowed, though each submission requires a $10 submission fee.

• This contest is for emerging writers only. Writers with single-author book-length work published or under contract with a major press are ineligible. We are interested in providing a platform to new writers; authors with books published by indie presses are welcome to submit previously published work, as are self-published authors.

• Former TMR contributors are welcome to submit work published elsewhere. Work previously published by TMR, including in New Voices, the Anthology, or for one of our other contests, is not eligible for this prize.

• International submissions are allowed, provided the work is written primarily in English.

• No translations, please.

• All submissions must be double-spaced with one-inch page margins and use 12pt Times New Roman or Garamond font.

The contest’s deadline is 11:59pm PDT on June 30, 2026.

• All entries are considered for general publication.

• We do not require blind submissions for this contest. The winner will be selected by The Masters Review’s editorial staff.

All submissions will receive a response by the end of September, and the winner will be announced by the end of October. If we are unable to meet this timeline, we will notify all submitters of the extension.
AI-generated or -assisted submissions will be automatically disqualified. This includes using LLMs (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or similar) to translate your work.
Friends, family, and associates of The Masters Review’s editorial staff are not eligible to submit.

Editorial Letter Option

If you’re interested in getting feedback on your writing, utilize our editorial letter add-on option. Our response to your submission will be accompanied by a one- to two-page letter from an experienced guest editor, who will offer observations on the strengths of the piece as well as opportunities for revision. Your editor may also offer further submission and reading suggestions, or other comments on craft. A significant portion of the additional fee is paid directly to your feedback editor. See a sample editorial letter.

Submit your entry here. 

Call for Submissions: Bamboo Ridge Press

Bamboo Ridge Press 

Submissions must be hard copy and mailed to:

BAMBOO RIDGE PRESS
PO BOX 61781
HONOLULU HI 96839-1781

Please note that online submissions will not be accepted and that unsolicited full-length manuscripts will not be considered for publication. 

Deadline: July 15, 2026

Submissions must be:

• Typewritten, double-spaced (with the exception of poetry), in at least 12-point font, with 1-inch margins on one side of 8.5″ x 11″ white paper

• No more than 5,000 words, approximately 20 pages, of prose

• No more than 10 pages of poetry, up to 5 poems per author

• Include a cover letter (see cover letter section)

Simultaneous submissions are allowed. If accepted by another publication, please notify us ASAP via email to:

read@bambooridge.org 

to withdraw your work.

**Previously published work will not be accepted. Please do not submit AI generated writing.

If you are quoting material such as song lyrics, it must be in the public domain or you must provide permission(s) from the copyright holder(s) to reprint the
quoted material.

If you would like your manuscript to be returned, please include a self-addressed stamped envelope with sufficient postage. Please do not send your only copy of your writing; we will not be responsible for lost or damaged manuscripts.

Notification of acceptance (only) will be made by email and will include instructions for sending the digital file needed for production. Please be sure the digital file is the exact version submitted to the editors or note any edits you have made. Significant changes might affect the editors’ decision.

Rejection letters will be mailed only if an SASE is included with the submission.

What we’re looking for:
Thought-provoking and unforgettable pieces that sustain us. Work that inspires and connects us. While we invite submissions from all writers, we’re especially interested in seeing works that align with the Bamboo Ridge Press mission statement to publish literature by, for, or about the people of Hawai‘i.

What we’re NOT looking for:
We are not looking for work that promotes hate speech, presents stereotypes, and/or romanticizes or exoticizes a culture, place, or people. Work that is clearly racist, homophobic, ableist, sexist, classist, or anti-trans will not be considered.

By submitting, the author certifies that all work is the author’s own original writing.

Again, if the work includes anything not written by the author, then the author must clearly indicate in the work what is quoted material and include an attribution assigning proper credit. If the quoted material (including song lyrics) is copyrighted and not in the public domain, the author must also provide the press with permission(s) to reprint any such quoted material.

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to email <read@bambooridge.org> or call 808-626-1481.

Please include a cover letter
We’d love to get to know the person behind the pages! When you send your work, please use your cover letter to introduce yourself. To make sure we have your correct information on file, let us know:
Your Work: The title or titles (in the case of poetry) of your submission.

Your Details: Your full name and your byline (the name you’d like to see in print), as well as your mailing address, email, and phone number.

Your Story: A short bio about who you are and what you do.

Your Ties: We’re always interested in the different ways our writers are tied to Hawaiʻi and its community. Share something with us (e.g., what moku you from, what school you wen grad, how you stay connected).

Your Link to Us: How did you and Bamboo Ridge first cross paths?

Selected contributors will retain rights to their work and receive an honorarium, two complimentary copies of the issue, and a 50% discount when purchasing additional copies directly from BRP. 

Writing Competition: The Bridport Prize Memoir Award

Your own story
In your own words

We all have a story to tell about ourselves, the good, the bad and the how did I end up there? Celebrate a snapshot of your life, a fragment in time or rear view mirror look at what was and now is.

We initially need 5,000 to 8,000 words plus a 300 word overview. If you’re long listed we’ll ask for a total of 15,000 words, including your original word count. Shortlisted? Then we need a total 30,000 words, again including your original entry and long listed word count.

It’s your moment of truth.

Fees: £26 per memoir.

Entries must be submitted online or by post. No email submissions.

Deadline: September 30, 2026

First prize: £1,500

You will receive a year’s mentoring from The Literary Consultancy through their Chapter & Verse scheme. You’ll also have the chance to consult with A.M. Heath, a leading London literary agency, plus get valuable advice from an editor at John Murray, part of Hachette publishers. You have the option of a discussion with the University of Exeter’s Creative Writing Department. In addition, the opening chapter/s of your memoir will be published on our website. Finally, we will always champion you as part of our Bridport Prize family.

Runner up
£750

Your full manuscript will be assessed by The Literary Consultancy with invaluable editorial feedback. You’ll be offered the option of a discussion with the University of Exeter’s Creative Writing Department. Your memoir’s opening chapter/s will also be published on our website. And, you’ll always be part of the Bridport Prize family.

Highly Commended
£150 x 3 awards

You’ll receive a 15,000 word manuscript appraisal from The Literary Consultancy, plus an invitation to an industry day with agents and publishers. You’ll also have the option of a discussion with the University of Exeter’s Creative Writing Department. Finally, you’ll always be part of the Bridport Prize family.

The Memoir competition is open internationally to writers aged 16+ writing in English.

The memoir submission / results timetable can be seen here.

• Your memoir does not need to be completed to submit. We accept work in progress.
• Entries must be entirely your own work and submission is confirmation of this. Any evidence to the contrary will result in disqualification.
• Co-authored work is not eligible.
• Work must not have won or been placed – 1st, 2nd, 3rd – in another competition. Long and short listed work is eligible as long as a cash prize was not awarded and no more than 8,000 words of the commended memoir has been previously published in print or online.
• Writers must not be represented by a literary agent or under contract with a traditional publisher, at the point of submission or at the long listing or shortlisting stages. We will ask you to re-confirm eligibility if selected.
• If you receive an offer of representation while your memoir is under consideration, you must inform us and withdraw.
• Entrants must not have previously published a memoir although previously self-published memoirs, both in print and e-book form are accepted.
• Entrants who have had other types of books traditionally published e.g.) poetry or a novel, are eligible.

For clarity, ‘published’ means where a publisher has selected a work on editorial grounds for their list and that list publishes different writers, as opposed to it being comprised of one author’s works, and where the author has not paid that publisher to do so.

• Simultaneous submissions are allowed but will become ineligible should they win a prize elsewhere, be published or receive notification of future publication while the competition is still being judged. Entry fees will not be refunded. You must inform us immediately should your entry be published or win a prize elsewhere.
• Translations into English are eligible provided the source text and translation are both the entrant’s own original work and it has not been previously published in the UK.
• Entries submitted posthumously are not eligible.

If you have a query about eligibility, please contact:

support@bridportprize.org.uk

More information and entry portal here. 

Call for Submissions that Celebrate the Spirit of the Midwest: The Dolomite Review

Submissions for The Dolomite Review are now open for the Fall 2026 issue.

We seek writing that tells a story—whether driven by plot or character, it should pull readers in through vivid voices and authentic moments. The Dolomite Review celebrates the spirit of the Midwest and the art of storytelling in all its forms. We welcome submissions from both emerging and established writers.

We welcome fiction, poetry, and first-person essays that resonate with clarity, curiosity, and depth. Beginning with the Fall 2026 issue, The Dolomite Review will award $50 each to one featured poem, one featured short story, and one featured essay per issue. Featured selections are chosen at the sole discretion of the editorial staff based on editorial vision and are not determined by submission order, theme, or author status. Our submission fee for all manuscripts is still $3.50.

The Dolomite Review also welcomes art by Midwest photographers. We’re seeking compelling images that capture the landscapes, communities, and atmosphere of the Midwest. Submission is free, though we are unable to offer payment for published photography at this time. Please send submissions directly to:\

info (at) thedolomitereview (dot) com (Change (at) to @ and (dot) to . )

Note that work may be used throughout the magazine and may be lightly edited for size or layout. Credit will be given, though it may not appear directly beneath the image.

The Dolomite Review is an online-only publication.​

If your work is accepted, we request first electronic rights, as well as the right to archive your piece on our website. After publication, all rights revert to you, with the understanding that The Dolomite Review will be credited as the original publisher should your work appear elsewhere.

We look forward to reviewing your work and discovering the voices and art that will shape our next issue.

More information and submission portal here. 

Call for Submissions: East Jasmine Review

 

Established in 2013, East Jasmine Review is an electronic literary magazine that publishes quality fiction, nonfiction, poetry, articles and reviews. 

 

Our first goal is to publish diverse voices that may not have mainstream access or traditional access to publishing. This includes but is not limited to LGBTQIA, ethnic minorities, women, lower socio-economic status, those who are older or younger, religious minorities, and non-American persons. We are looking to build an inclusive online community and audience for our voices.

 

Our second goal is to earn enough revenue to pay for 1) web hosting fees, 2) promotional material, and 3) small publication payments to authors. Our third goal is move into online and print publication in addition to electronic.

We are primarily looking for unpublished works, though we may consider previously published works (please have the rights to re-publish this, if you are not sure, contact the publisher). By submitting, you agree to give us the First Electronic Rights to print this as an online serial magazine. All rights revert to the author upon publication.

As a contributor to the East Jasmine Review, you will be given the electronic publication in .epub, .mobi, and .pdf to view your work. We ask that you refrain from distributing your work to others.

Find us on twitter @EJReview and like our page on Facebook. Visit our website at:

 

www.eastjasminereview.com
 

Submit online here:

 

eastjasminereview.submittable.com/submit

Fiction

• We do not accept multiple submissions in fiction.

• We are looking for original, unpublished fiction. Any genre is acceptable. We are looking for flash fiction and longer works of fiction. Work should be under 5000 words. We tend to like work that is a little shorter—the longer it is, the better it should be!

• We love the feeling, the “sigh,” after we read a great story that lingers for a moment to several hours.

Poetry

• Submit 1-5 poems in a single document. We do not accept multiple submissions in poetry (only one document with 1-5 poems).

• We are looking for fresh poetry of any type. We have no set aesthetic. Poetry should be previously unpublished elsewhere.

Creative Nonfiction

• Please upload only one creative nonfiction story of less than 5000 words at a time. We do not accept multiple submissions for creative nonfiction.

• We are looking for fresh, insightful creative nonfiction that tells a story—whether it is your story or a story you know well. We are also looking for beautifully told stories or events of everyday life.

Articles

• Articles should be under 4000 words. We do not accept multiple submissions for articles.

• We primarily looking for articles on the craft and art of writing in any of the three major genres. Articles can cover any sort of topic as long as it pertains to writing or the writing lifestyle. If you have a topic in mind that doesn’t fit these guidelines please query us at:

 editor@eastjasminereview.com

 

with “Article Query” as the subject.

Reviews

• Please upload a review of no more than 1200 words.

• We are looking for insightful reviews of creative works that give us the heart of piece. Please keep your reviews professional.

Call for Submissions: The Rome Review

We accept submissions for previously unpublished fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry and hybrid texts. If your work is accepted, we will ask you for a high quality photo portrait and/or an original artwork to attach to your work. Do not send this to us upon submission.

Deadline: June 30, 2026 

Send your most polished work to:

theromereviewlit[at]gmail[dot]com (Change [at] to @ and [dot] to .)

with a 80-words-long, third-person bio. We will only accept submissions in a .docx file, titled as “GENRE_TITLE_LAST NAME”. Please also write “GENRE_TITLE_LAST NAME“ in the subject of your email. Also, include your social media links, handles and whatnot. This prevents us from searching for you online and possibly tagging the wrong person on Instagram.

We do accept translations, in English, in all categories. Be sure to secure the rights before submitting to us. Include the original work in the submission.

Writers from underrepresented backgrounds are strongly encouraged to submit.

AI-generated works are strictly forbidden.

We are not (yet) a paying market.

We will not publish the same author twice.

FICTION/CREATIVE NONFICTION: one to three thousand words. We are above genre, so feel free to amaze. Novel excerpts are accepted. Please include “TITLE_WORD COUNT_GENRE” in the header of your .docx file. Times new roman, 12 point font size, double spaced is preferable.

POETRY: up to 6 poems of whatever length and style.

HYBRID: Anything that dares to err so far from the boundaries of narrative that even the term experimental becomes meaningless. Please include “TITLE_WORD COUNT_GENRE” in the header of your .docx file.