About
Grain, the journal of eclectic writing, publishes engaging, diverse, and challenging writing and art by some of the best Canadian and international writers and artists. Every issue features superb new writing from both developing and established writers. Each issue also highlights the unique artwork of a different visual artist. Grain has garnered national and international recognition for its distinctive, cutting-edge content and design.
Important: They close early each month when they reach their monthly quota. Please do not submit more than twice in a reading period.
Country of Publication & Year Established
 Canada |
Established in 1973 |
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Audience
| Open to a broad Audience. |
Publication Medium & Frequency
| PPrint Publication | Print Publication | Published 4 x per year. |
Fiction Open
- Dates:
Open to fiction submissions through 15 May 2021 (165.6 days from now). 9
- Genres:
- Styles:
- Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary.
- Topics:
- Open to all/most Topics, including: Other (May vary).
- Types/Lengths:
| Type | Length Details |
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| FFlash Fiction Flash Fiction | Up to 1,000 words; Up to 2 pieces. |
| SShort Story Short Story | 1,000 - 3,500 words; Up to 2 pieces. |
- Payscale:
- We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
| SSemi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) to PProfessional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pay ranges from Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word). |
- Submissions:
| Electronic | Postal | Reprints | Simultaneous | Media |
|---|
| OK | OK | No | OK | Text format submissions |
- Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.
Nonfiction Open
- Dates:
Open to nonfiction submissions through 15 May 2021 (165.6 days from now). 1
- Styles:
- Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary. Excluding: Academic.
- Topics:
- Open to all/most Topics, including: Other (May vary).
- Types/Lengths:
| Type | Length Details |
|---|
| YEssay Essay | Up to 3,500 words. |
| ZNarrative Nonfiction Narrative Nonfiction | Up to 3,500 words. |
- Payscale:
- We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
| SSemi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) to PProfessional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pay ranges from Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word). |
- Submissions:
| Electronic | Postal | Reprints | Simultaneous | Media |
|---|
| OK | OK | No | OK | Text format submissions |
- Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.
Poetry Open
- Dates:
Open to poetry submissions through 15 May 2021 (165.6 days from now). 8
- Genres:
- Poetry Forms:
- Open to all/most Forms.
- Styles:
- Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary.
- Topics:
- Open to all/most Topics, including: Other (May vary).
- Types/Lengths:
| Type | Length Details |
|---|
| PPoem Poem | No line limits known; Unknown number of pieces. |
- Payscale:
- We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
| SSemi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) to PProfessional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Pay ranges from Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) to Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem). |
- Submissions:
| Electronic | Postal | Reprints | Simultaneous | Media |
|---|
| OK | OK | No | OK | Text format submissions |
- Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.
Visual Art Open
Query first.
- Dates:
Open to visual art submissions through 15 May 2021 (165.6 days from now). 1
- Art Media:
- Open to all/most Art Media.
- Art Styles:
- Open to all/most Art Styles.
- Topics:
- Open to all/most Topics, including: Other (May vary).
- Types/Lengths:
| Type | Length Details |
|---|
| AArtwork Artwork | Unknown number of pieces. |
- Payscale:
- We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
| SSemi-pro payment (US$10-49 per piece) to PProfessional payment (US$50 or more per piece) Pay ranges from Semi-pro payment (US$10-49 per piece) to Professional payment (US$50 or more per piece). |
- Submissions:
| Electronic | Postal | Reprints | Simultaneous | Media |
|---|
| OK | OK | No | OK | Image format submissions |
- Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.
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