We look forward to considering your work!

We publish fiction, poetry and creative nonfiction by emerging writers from undergraduate creative writing programs across Canada.

See our full guidelines and deadlines below...

Submission Guidelines

The next submission deadline is November 8th 2024.

There is no fee to submit. Please note that we only accept one submission per writer per issue. We are accepting original, unpublished work from students who are currently enrolled in undergraduate postsecondary creative writing programs in Canada. We are also accepting original, unpublished artwork from students who are currently enrolled in undergraduate postsecondary art programs in Canada.

Short Stories: 2500 Words max
Creative Nonfiction (memoirs, personal essays, lyric essays): 2500 Words  max
Poetry: Up to 5 pages or up to 5 poems

Artwork: 5–8 pieces


Written Work

●      Please send in your writing submission by completing the Google Form here.

●      Submissions should be in .doc or .docx format.

●      Short stories and creative nonfiction submissions should be double-spaced.

●      Please provide your email, a short bio of 50-100 words, and the name of your creative writing program.

●      We do not accept simultaneous submissions.


Artwork

●      Please send in your artwork submission by completing the Google Form here.

●      Images of pieces should be saved as individual high quality jpegs (minimum 1000px wide)

●      If possible, include a .doc or .docx format file with the specs for each piece (title, medium, dimensions, year it was created, artist’s [your] name).

●      When submitting a photograph of work created in a non-digital medium (painting, sculpture, etc.), aim for clarity and consistent lighting in your image of the piece (no shadows/glare and highest resolution possible).

●      We are not accepting photography submissions at this time.

●      Please provide your email, a short bio of 50-100 words, and the name of your art program.

●      We do not accept AI generated artwork.

●      We do not accept simultaneous submissions.

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Authors & Artists: Copyright remains with you/the author/artist, and you are free to republish/reproduce your work six months after publication in ArrivalArrival retains the non-exclusive right to reproduce, republish, transmit, distribute, and otherwise use your work in all media/marketing collateral now known or later developed. If you have any questions, please get in touch with us.

Note: We are a student-led magazine, and although we cannot offer payment for the use of your amazing work, we hope that we can provide a reputable platform that will grow your profile and audience reach. Thank you for considering us.

If you have any questions or require accommodations in formatting and/or submitting your work, contact us at writingarrival@gmail.com.

We look forward to reading your work!