Northwest Submission Calls, November 4

Note: We are now posting submission calls on a weekly basis. For information about having your journal’s submission call featured in this digest, please see our Contact page.

Declaration Editing & Design is dedicated to supporting literary endeavors, especially those in the Northwest. This free service, meant to connect writers with venues for their work, is not an endorsement of the publications featured in this digest. For information about having your journal’s submission call featured in this digest, please see our Contact page.

This post contains submission calls from the following publications:

• Four and Twenty

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Call for artwork!

Four and Twenty is now accepting artwork submissions for the 2010 volume of the journal. As with the poems we publish, we are open to an array of themes. We are partial to illustrations, but will also consider photos. Artwork chosen for the journal will be used for both cover and interior purposes.

Artists may submit up to three pieces of art. All submissions must be sent electronically to 4and20@declarationediting.com. All files should have a minimum quality of 300 dpi. Please submit files in one of the following formats: TIFF, JPEG, PNG, EPS, or PDF. Please do not submit native Photoshop or Illustrator files.

All artwork submissions must be received by December 31, 2009.

All artwork is subject to the same rights agreement as the poetry we publish. For more information on rights and permissions, please visit 4and20poetry.com.

Four and Twenty is published for a general audience of poetry lovers, so out of deference to our younger readers (and their parents) we ask for no erotic images.

Northwest Submission Calls, October 28

Declaration Editing & Design is dedicated to supporting literary endeavors, especially those in the Northwest. To show this support, we post a digest of submission call from Northwest literary magazines, journals, and anthologies on the second and forth Wednesdays of each month. This is a free service, meant to connect writers with venues for their work, and not an endorsement of these publications in any way.

This post contains submission calls from the following publications:

• A cappella Zoo
• PRISM international
• Willow Springs

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A cappella Zoo is a print journal & ezine of magical realist and experimental writing from around the world. We will be open to new submissions for Issue 4 between November 1 and December 31, 2009. We look for memorable writing (prose, poetry, drama, and beyond) and especially love to read full, carefully developed stories. Limit: 7500 words (query for longer) or up to 3 poems or flash fictions. Simultaneous submissions and reprints accepted. Our issues are published simultaneously in print and online. We obtain first North American serial rights, one-time rights, and/or the non-exclusive right to archive online. We pay one contributor copy; we also award $50 to one longer work and $25 to one shorter work per issue. Send as doc (not docx) or rtf attachment(s) to submissions@acappellazoo.com. Email editor@acappellazoo.com for questions and queries. Please visit our website for extended guidelines or past issues: www.acappellazoo.com.

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Upcoming contests from PRISM international.

Non-fiction Contest

PRISM international’s 2009 Non-fiction Contest is now accepting entries and has an exciting $1500 Grand Prize. We graciouslythank the University of British Columbia Bookstore, our ongoing sponsor.

See our website for details and to download the entry form: http://prism.arts.ubc.ca/contests.php

The entry fee is $28 for each piece, and $7 for each additional entry. All entrants receive one 1-year subscription to PRISM international.

Contest Deadline: November 30, 2009

Fiction Contest

A $2000 grand prize is awarded to the best original, unpublished story (maximum 25 double-spaced pages) and the winner receives publication payment in the Fiction Contest Issue! Three runner-up prizes of $200 dollars are also conferred. Works of translaton are eligible.

See our website for details and to download the entry form: http://prism.arts.ubc.ca/contests.php

The entry fee is $28 for one story, and $7 for each additional story. All entrants receive one 1-year subscription to PRISM international.

Contest Deadline: January 29, 2010

Poetry Contest

$1000 is awarded for the best original, unpublished poem. Entries may include up to five poems (maximum 25 pages). $300 and $200 for runners-up. The winner receives publication payment in PRISM international’s Poetry Contest Issue. Works of translation are eligible.

See our website for details and to download the entry form: http://prism.arts.ubc.ca/contests.php

The entry fee is $28 dollars for five poems, plus $7 dollars for each additional entry. All entries receive one 1-year subscription to PRISM international.

Contest Deadline: January 29, 2010

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Willow Springs invites submissions for The Willow Springs Fiction Prize, $2,000 plus publication in Willow Springs. Submission deadline: March 1, 2010. Include a $15.00 entry fee per story. Please send entries to: The Willow Springs Fiction Prize, Willow Springs, 501 N Riverpoint Blvd, Ste 425, Spokane, WA 99202. Visit http://willowsprings.ewu.edu for more information.

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To have your magazine, journal, or anthology submission call posted here:

1. Send your announcement in the body of an e-mail (no attachments) to declare@declarationediting.com. Your announcement should be no longer than 300 words. Please do not include images in your e-mail.
2. Include all the basic submission information needed: name of publication, type of literature published, basic contact email or address, deadline, cost, etc.
3. Make sure there are no errors in your announcement. We post all announcements as-is. They will not be proofread by our staff.

Presently, we post submission calls only for Northwest publications based in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska, or British Columbia.

The deadline to post your announcement in the next round of submission calls is November 9.

All submissions must be received no later than 5:00 PM the Monday before posting.

Featured Literary Journal: Scawy Monstur

Scawy Monstur
http://scawymonstur.com

Scawy Monstur is based in Portland, Oregon and focuses on short fiction and photography. The journal likes to publish both established and new writers, and states on the website, “We believe in the notion that a truly creative vision can not be shrink wrapped or packaged. We strive to produce work that stays with you and keeps you guessing.” The journal does not seem to have any specific subjects or themes that the editors prefer, as the webpage also says, “Anything goes with Scawy Monstur. As long as it is good.” Scawy Monstur accepts submissions for both a seasonal journal, and posts for their website.

Submissions
Scawy Monstur is now accepting submissions for the Winter Issue and their website. They are looking for short stories under 1500 words, non fiction under 200 words, and poetry. In terms of art, they are accepting anything but prefer woodcuts, photography, paintings, and carvings. The submissions should be sent by email (either as attachments or embedded in the email) to mrmonstur@scawymonstur.com. The subject of the email should read “Submission.” The editors estimate about two to four weeks for a response. For full details visit http://scawymonstur.com/about/us.

(Post by Maureen Inouye)

The October issue of Four and Twenty is online.

The October 2009 Issue of Four and Twenty (PDF 1.2 MB) is available for download.

This issue of the journal features poetry by the following authors: Mike Berger, Kerri Buckley, Tabitha Dial, Neil Ellman, Lawrence Gladeview, Cara Holman, Lani Jo Leigh, Chen-ou Liu, David B. Marshall, Terry Martin, Auden Merritt, Earl Moore, Kathy Nguyen, Bryan Pannill, Piotr Pawlowski, Donna Vorreyer, and Angie Werren.

For more information on Four and Twenty, visit 4and20poetry.com.

Gary’s Book Poll: Spooky…

Scary creatures are a Halloween staple. Which do you like best? The zombies? The ghosts? The even weirder Lovecraft creations? Everyone has one type of horrifying being that creeps them out!

Have an idea for a book poll? Send it to gary@declarationediting.com.