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Canary

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About the magazine

Canary is a literary magazine founded on the belief that poetry and prose can serve as an early warning system for ecological and social crises. Since its inception, the journal has provided a platform for writing that is attentive to the natural world, environmental justice, and the intersections of landscape and identity. Its mission is to publish work that is both artistically rigorous and politically urgent, without sacrificing lyricism for message. By fostering a community of writers who engage with the pressing issues of our time, Canary has become a vital space for literature that bears witness.

Editorial focus

Canary is a magazine of poetry, fiction, and essays, which address the environmental crisis with its heartbreaking loss of habitat and species. The magazine is based on the premise that the literary arts can provide an understanding that humans are part of an integrated system. The editors also accept work that address the sustaining force of nature which humanity stands to lose.

PoetryFictionCreative Nonfiction

Submitting your work

Reading periodFeb 1 to Feb 7
Reading feeNo
PaymentNo payment
Response timeLess than 3 months
Simultaneous submissionsYes
Unsolicited submissionsYes

Canary welcomes submissions of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction that engage with environmental and social concerns. Writers should familiarize themselves with the journal's aesthetic, which values precise language, emotional depth, and a clear-eyed engagement with the world. Submit only previously unpublished work, and follow the guidelines on the website regarding length and formatting. Simultaneous submissions are accepted, but please notify promptly if your work is placed elsewhere. Response times vary, so patience is appreciated.

Occasionally, we announce a temporary submissions closure in order to clear up a backlog. Please check our Submissions page. Previously published works are fine. Please include attribution. Please read the current issue before submitting. Unfortunately, we are unable to use poetry with unusual formatting, as it is difficult or even impossible to set using our web program.

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ClosedDeadline · 2027-02-01

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