The Malahat Review Open Season Awards A project of The Malahat Review (see other related projects). About This is The Malahat Review's newest and most popular contest, with three genres: poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction. Submit multiple entries in the same genre or across different genres. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee range is CAD $20 to $45 (average to above average for contests). Want more insight into the affiliated editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s) of The Malahat Review. Country of Publication Canada Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Human-created work preferred, but limited AI use may be permitted in some circumstances (see their site for details) Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed The Malahat Review Open Season Awards's overall average response time is within a normal range for contests. Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 2,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: CAD $2,000 for winner.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. 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 Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: Up to 2,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: CAD $2,000 for winner.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. 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 Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: Up to 100 lines; Up to 3 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Professional payment. Details: CAD $2,000 for winner.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. 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:Bluesky @malahatreview.bsky.socialFacebook FacebookInstagram @malahatreview Support this Publisher: Subscribe For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope The Malahat Review Open Season Awards 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 outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 6 reports from 6 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 83 min | 98.8 mean avg | 91.5 median | 124 max days (16.6 std dev) Other Information The most common submission fee paid: CAD $35.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 30 Jan 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 28 Oct 2025. Date compiled: 12 Sep 2026 08:04 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 ProjectsThe Constance Rooke Creative Nonfiction Prize Charges fees for all submissionsThe Malahat Review Far Horizons Award for Poetry Charges fees for all submissionsThe Malahat Review Far Horizons Award for Short Fiction Charges fees for all submissionsThe Malahat Review Long Poem Prize Charges fees for all submissionsThe Malahat Review Novella Prize Charges fees for all submissionsThe Malahat Review Charges fees for some submissionsWordsThaw Prize DNQ Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. 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