PUB: The Other Voices Semi-Annual Contest - Other Voices Magazine in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Other Voices Contest

Think your story or poem is worth more than a couple brag copies and a pen? Why not submit it for a contest?

Other Voices Contest Schedule

Type Will Appear In Deadline (Midnight)
Poetry Issue 23.2 October 15, 2010
Fiction Issue 24.1 April 21, 2011

Contest Regulations

  • The entry fee is $25 for one story (5,000 words max) or up to five poems. Additional entries are $5. Cheque or money order payable to Other Voices Publishing Society. ALL contest participants receive a one-year subscription to the magazine.
  • Entries must be original and unpublished. No simultaneous submissions.
  • Blind judging: submit the contest cover sheet along with your piece(s).
  • Pieces must be received (not postmarked) by the contest deadline.

Prizes

$250.00 for the winning entry. Honourable Mentions will receive the choice of an Other Voices tote bag, travel mug or t-shirt.

How To Submit

There are two ways to submit to the Other Voices writing contest: By regular ‘ol snail mail, and our new online submission form.

Option #1 · Submit By Mail

Your standard mail submission must include the following:

  1. The Contest Cover Sheet
  2. Your submission as per the above parameters
  3. Your cheque or money order for the appropriate amount ($25.00 for one story – 5000 words max – or up to five poems. $5.00 for each additional entry)

Note: Your submission must be received by the deadline, NOTpostmarked by the deadline.

Option #2 · Submit Online

USE OUR ONLINE SUBMISSION FORM →

Non-Canadian residents submitting online: Please use the Other Voices mailing address to enter the contest and put your true address (the one you want the subscription mailed to) in the biographical note section.