PRISM International, based at the University of British Columbia, has long served as a vital forum for contemporary writing in Canada and beyond. Its general prose submissions reflect an ongoing commitment to original, resonant work rather than thematic constraints, placing the emphasis squarely on the quality and distinctiveness of the writing itself. The journal publishes both established and emerging voices, and this call is open to writers regardless of career stage, with a particular invitation to BIPOC, writers of color, women, non-binary, LGBTQ+, and queer practitioners. The reading period runs year-round, with this specific window closing on November 16, 2026. There is no submission fee, and the journal maintains a reply time of two to six months depending on volume. Work is considered for publication in an upcoming issue, and while no monetary prize is attached, inclusion in PRISM carries the weight of a respected literary annual. The editorial vision favors prose that is formally ambitious and emotionally precise—work that resists easy categorization and rewards close reading. Submissions are evaluated on the strength of the writing alone, without regard to career stage or prior publication history.