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Snare Books invites entries for The Robert Kroetsch Award for Innovative Poetry. First prize: publication of the manuscript and a $500 honorarium. Entry fee: $30. Deadline: January 31, 2009. More details...

Hacksaw Literary Arts Magazine (BC) seeks submissions of poetry, prose, and artwork for their second issue. Deadline: January 30, 2009. Payment: free copy. More details...

Ulterior, an alternative news magazine, seeks seeks articles on global non-profit work and event information for Canada. Deadline: January 25, 2009. More details...

The Markin-Flanagan Distinguished Writers Program is accepting submissions from emerging Canadian writers for a 10-month residency at the University of Calgary from August 15, 2010 to June 15, 2011. Candidates should have between one and four published books. The residency involves time for writing, manuscript consultations, public presentations, assistance with hosting visiting writers, and related duties (no teaching). Submissions should include a curriculum vitae; published books; a statement of interest in the residency; a single page description of projects to be undertaken during the residency; and three letters of referenc). Deadline: January 30, 2009. More details...

Co-author of kids and preteen Chicken Soup for the Soul books is seeking true short stories 500-750 words about boys aged 3-8 who either spoke of things that they would do if they were a superhero or actually did something that was in its own way heroic. Coming from a mother’s perspective and first person point of view is preferred but not mandatory. Stories should be heartwarming, uplifting, moving, and/or humorous. If you have a photograph of the “little superhero” featured in the story, it may also be considered for publication along with the story. Writers whose stories are chosen for publication will receive US$150 and 6 copies of the book. Deadline: January 30, 2009. Send submissions to [email protected].

PRISM international (BC) seeks submissions for its inaugural Poetry Contest. First prize: $1000; other prizes available. Looking for poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction about and/or involving art. Deadline: January 30, 2009. Entry fee: $28 (includes subscription). More details...

Matrix magazine is now accepting submissions for its Anxiety issue. Seeks poetry and fiction "that deal with what Freud refers to as 'the only authentic emotion.'" Poetry: 3-5 Poems. Fiction: 3500 words (max). Deadline: Jan 1, 2009.. More details...

Entries are invited for the Warren Adler Short Story Contest (US). Grand prize $US1,000; People's Choice prize: $US500. Submit short fiction with "compelling characters and creative plots." Length: 2500 words max. Finalists' stories will be posted on January 19, 2009 and the People's Choice winner will be determined by public voting. Entry fee: $US15. Deadline: January 16, 2009. More details...