PRISM international, a longstanding literary magazine based at the University of British Columbia, publishes original nonfiction from established and emerging writers in Canada and internationally. The journal maintains a year-round reading period, though this general prose call for nonfiction closes on November 15, 2026. With a reported response time of two to six months, the editorial process reflects the high volume of submissions and a commitment to careful consideration. The magazine's purview is broad, encompassing essays and literary nonfiction that demonstrate formal ambition and intellectual rigor. While the call is general, PRISM has a noted history of engaging with LGBTQ+ and queer perspectives, among other voices. There is no submission fee, aligning with the journal's accessible ethos. Accepted work is published in the magazine, reaching a readership attuned to contemporary literary practice. Submissions are open to writers worldwide, with specific eligibility restrictions: current and incoming students and faculty of UBC's Creative Writing Program are ineligible, and UBC alumni must not have taken a UBC Creative Writing course within the previous two years. Additionally, PRISM does not publish the same writer twice in a single publication year. These parameters ensure a diverse and rotating roster of contributors.