University of British Columbia
Offers concentrations in fiction, nonfiction, poetry, radio, screenwriting, song lyric and libretto, stage play, translation and writing for children
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University of Guelph-Humber in Toronto
NeWest Press
Publishes literary fiction and nonfiction and drama. Currently not considering poetry, mystery or short-fiction manuscripts. Submit manuscript by postal mail.
Dundurn
Canadian authors only. Publishes literary fiction, drama, poetry, natural history, biography, Canadian heritage and history, military history, politics, current affairs, art books and books about … Read More “Dundurn”
Coach House Books
Publishes literary fiction, drama, innovative poetry and books about Toronto. Considers Canadian authors only. Prefers electronic submissions.
Bilingual Review Press
Publishes literary fiction (including short-story collections), nonfiction, poetry, translations and drama. Titles are by or about U.S. Hispanics. Publishes both established and emerging writers.
Ashland Creek Press
Seeking novels, plays, memoirs, short-story collections and essay collections on the themes of the environment, ecology, travel and wildlife. Submit by online submission manager.
The Claremont Review
Showcases inspiring young adult writers, aged 13-19. Publishes poetry, fiction, drama and art that examines the human condition.
Alaska Quarterly Review
Publishes fiction, short plays, poetry, photo essays and literary nonfiction in traditional and experimental styles. Submission by regular mail only. Unsolicited material read between Aug. … Read More “Alaska Quarterly Review”
Florida Literary Arts Coalition Other Words Conference
Theme: Writing Florida: The First 500 Years Fountains of youth, conquistadors and missionaries, robber barons, land scams, mosquitoes, hurricanes, hanging chads, spring break, retirement villages—the … Read More “Florida Literary Arts Coalition Other Words Conference”
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Opportunities for Writers: February 2023 Calls for Submissions
February 2023 Calls for Submissions These are the writing opportunities and contests that caught our eye and are published in the February issue of The … Read More “Opportunities for Writers: February 2023 Calls for Submissions”
Consistency across your YA series
The key to writing a great YA series (or MG series) is knowing your characters and plotlines inside and out – while giving yourself the flexibility to modify things when needed. Here are four things to live by when writing a series, based on tips from middle grade and young adult authors who have been there. Read More “Consistency across your YA series”
25 Sensory Writing Prompts to Improve Detail & Description
By most accounts, there are more than five senses. Some experts say there are seven, some as many as 20. But narrowing in on at least the five classical senses can lend a much-needed “sense” of detail to your writing. Here are five prompts for each of those five classic senses. Read More “25 Sensory Writing Prompts to Improve Detail & Description”