Off Topic Contest A project of Off Topic Publishing (see other related projects). About No about statement available. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is CAD $5 (below average for contests). Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s). Country of Publication Canada Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 12 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 November 2026 12:00 AM PDT (in 50 days) through 10 November 2026.1Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Open to all/most Genres, including: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 1,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Other: May vary.Winner's Prize:Unknown payment Unknown payment.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 October 2026 12:00 AM PDT (in 19 days) through 10 October 2026.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 1,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Other: May vary.Winner's Prize:Unknown payment Unknown payment.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 December 2026 12:00 AM PST (in 80 days) through 10 December 2026.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Open to all/most Genres, including: GeneralLengths: Poem: Up to 20 lines.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Other: May vary.Winner's Prize:Unknown payment Unknown payment.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to contest webpage Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookInstagram @offtopicpubX (Twitter) @offtopicpub Support this Publisher: Shop their Store For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Off Topic Contest Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. Filter: Category: All Categories Fiction Nonfiction Poetry Group by submission Include related projects Accuracy We have received 2 reports from 2 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Pending 1 response is pending (8 days waiting). This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The most common submission fee paid: CAD $5.00. Most recent response reported was received on 01 Jul 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 03 Jun 2026. Date compiled: 11 Sep 2026 23:41 UTC (less than a minute ago). Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted here also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsExhaustion: Limited Reserves CLOSEDHome: What Is It and How Do I Get There? 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