Prairie Fire: A Canadian Magazine of New Writing

Submitting your work

Before submitting, read several recent issues to understand the magazine's aesthetic range, which favors strong narrative voice, precise language, and emotional depth over gimmickry. Prairie Fire accepts simultaneous submissions but expects prompt notification of acceptance elsewhere. Include a brief cover letter with your publication history, if any, and a short bio. Prose submissions should generally not exceed 5,000 words; poetry submissions may include up to five poems. Electronic submissions are preferred through the magazine's online portal, and response times typically range from three to six months. Do not query about the status of your submission before that window has passed.