All submissions must be shared as an edit-enabled Word or Google document.

 

Submissions in both English and French are accepted and are open to anyone living in Canada.

 

In the case of multiple submissions, each individual piece should be in a separate document. 

 

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Fiction: No minimum word length. Physical print: Max 1,800 words / Online Journal: Max 2,500 words

 

Creative Nonfiction/Essays/Memoirs: No minimum word length. Physical print: Max 1,800 words / Online Journal: Max 2,500 words. Note that we are not currently interested in works previously submitted for academic credits.

Poetry: Submit up to five poems of any length  - in separate documents.

 

Book/Movie Reviews: Under 850 words.

Visual Art - Photography, Illustrations, Graphic Design, Drawing, Painting, etc.: All formats considered, including full-page (bleed) designs (6x9in). Please indicate any desired specifications in formatting/display.

 

Comic strips: 2 page maximum

 

Collaborative Illustrations: Are you an artist, illustrator, photographer, or digital designer interested in creating artwork to accompany a piece of writing? To be considered, send us an email with links or attachments of your sample work.

 

Other: What else you got? Transcript of an interesting conversation? A great joke? Your especially well-written grocery list? Send it our way.

Please send submissions as an attachment to squidlitmag@gmail.com

 

• File name: Title of work, Author name

• Subject line: [LASTNAME_Submissions_Issue02]

• In the body of your email, include your name and a short bio in the third person (2-4 sentences), and the title(s) of works submitted, and the type of work of each clearly indicated.

• Optional: A headshot (if you wish for it to be included in promotions of the work) / IG handle

• Optional: Let us know if you’re open to a collaboration (having your work illustrated or vice versa)