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Carleton University's In/Words Magazine & Press seeks submissions of poetry, prose, creative non-fiction, and visual art for their forthcoming print edition. Payment: contributor's copy. Deadline: September 30, 2012.

Storm Cellar (US) seeks nonfiction, fiction, poetry from women, girls, and other female-identifying writers for a special theme issue featuring and celebrating women. Open theme. Deadline: September 15, 2012.

Entries are invited for the Cha 'The Past' Poetry Contest (China, UK). Theme: The Past. First prize: £50, Second: £30, Third: £20. Free entry. Submit two poems. Six winning poems published in a special section in the September 2012 issue of Cha. Deadline: September 15, 2012.

Entries are invited for the Writers' Village Best Writing Award (UK). Short fiction up to 3000 words in any genre. First prize $800. Open to international writers. Fee: $16 (includes free critique). Winning stories posted to site. Deadline: September 30, 2012.

Apophoreta (Canada) seeks writing with a classical aesthetic that addresses contemporary or universal concerns for its premiere issue. Publishes poems, short fiction, essays, translations, reviews and epistles. Online and short-run print. Prefers 'writing that speaks to its time and place with a view to what is greater.' Deadline: September 1, 2012.

Good News Toronto is accepting submissions for its 2012 True Story Contest. Open to residents of the Greater Toronto Area. Submit creative non-fiction stories (450 words max.) on the topic: A Good Neighbour. First prize: $100, publication, and 1-year subscription. Deadline: September 30, 2012. Entry fee: $10 (additional entries: $5).

Black & white biannual literary arts journal Gigantic Sequins (US) accepts submissions of poetry (3-5 poems), fiction and non-fiction (3500 words max), and other work. Deadline: September 1, 2012. Payment: One copy.

Red Hen Press (US) is currently accepting submissions of original, unpublished poetry for the 2012 Ruskin Art Club Poetry Award. Entry fee: US$20 for up to three poems, 120 lines max. Award: US$1000 and publication of the selected poem in The Los Angeles Review. Deadline: September 30, 2012.

The Thomas Morton Memorial Prize in Literary Excellence invites submissions of fiction and poetry. Winners receive $650 (fiction) or $350 (poetry), books from a variety of well-known Canadian presses, and publication in best-of anthology. Entry fee: $10. Deadline: September 30, 2012.

Biannual journal Sawmill (US) seeks flash fiction for their January issue. Send one story, 1500 words max. as an email attachment. No payment.

The Poetic Pinup Revue (US) is seeking poetry & flash fiction for two upcoming issues: 'Bridges & Things That Burn Them' (Deadline: July 1, 2012) and "Contumulation & Carrying On' (Deadline: September 1, 2012). Payment: contributor copy plus commission.

Canadian Literature seeks essays, reviews, and other responses for a special issue honouring the work of Robert Kroetsch. Length: 6500 words max. (incl. notes and works cited). Deadline: September 1, 2012.

Canadian Literature seeks essays, reviews, and other responses for a special issue honouring the teaching, scholarship, and example of Laurie Ricou. Length: 6500 words max. (incl. notes and works cited). Deadline: September 1, 2012.