FreeFall Magazine See other projects related to this listing. About FreeFall is a literary magazine based in Calgary, AB. In 2008 Micheline Maylor and Lynn C. Fraser took over publication of the magazine and created the FreeFall Literary Society of Calgary, a non-profit group.We publish poetry, fiction, non-fiction, literary reviews, author interviews, and visual arts.Our mandate has been to encourage the voices of new, emerging, and established Canadian writers while providing a platform to be proud of for their quality work. We accept submissions all over the world for our Annual Prose and Poetry Contest [listed separately]; however, we maintain a commitment to Canadian content for general submissions. Voluntary Fees: This project accepts voluntary fees for “tip jar” submissions. Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to Canadians. Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s). Country of Publication Canada Publication Medium & Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationPublished 3 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Slower FreeFall Magazine's overall average response time is slower than most magazines. More ChallengingFreeFall Magazine's overall acceptance rate is lower than most magazines. More ResponsiveFreeFall Magazine's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Open Dates:Open to fiction submissions through 30 September 2026 11:59 PM MDT (in 18 days).1Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Canadians.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 4,000 words. Novel Excerpt: Up to 4,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Provides free copy/copies Semi-pro payment. Provides free copy/copies. Details: CAD $10 per page in the magazine to a maximum of $100.Submissions:Method: Duosuma submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Open Dates:Open to nonfiction submissions through 30 September 2026 11:59 PM MDT (in 18 days).Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Canadians.Lengths: Review: 700 - 900 words. Essay: Up to 4,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Literature/Books: Theory/Analysis/Criticism, See guidelines.Payment:Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Provides free copy/copies Semi-pro payment. Provides free copy/copies. Details: CAD $10 per page in the magazine to a maximum of $100.Submissions:Method: Duosuma submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Open Dates:Open to poetry submissions through 30 September 2026 11:59 PM MDT (in 18 days).2Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Canadians.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; 2 - 5 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) Provides free copy/copies Semi-pro payment. Provides free copy/copies. Details: CAD $25 per poem.Submissions:Method: Duosuma submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Visual Art Open Dates:Open to visual art submissions through 30 September 2026 11:59 PM MDT (in 18 days).Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Canadians.Lengths: Artwork: Art Media: Open to all/most Art Media, including... Black & white photography.Art Styles:Open to all/most Art Styles.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Professional payment (US$50 or more per piece) Provides free copy/copies Professional payment. Provides free copy/copies. Details: CAD $100.Submissions:Method: Duosuma submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Image. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to publication's website Submit through Duosuma Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookX (Twitter) @freefallmag Support this Publisher: Purchase Issue(s) Subscribe For the Editor(s): Request Interview Link to Duotrope FreeFall Magazine 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 Visual Art Group by submission Include related projects Accuracy We have received 210 reports from 208 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 5 min | 113.0 mean avg | 120.5 median | 307 max days (49.9 std dev) Responses 91.42 % Acceptances: 5.71 % of submissions accepted (108.6 avg. days per acceptance) | 5.77 % of submitters accepted Rejections are often underreported, which skews the statistics in favor of acceptances. Most publishers have a lower acceptance rate than indicated here. Rejections: 85.71 % (117.9 avg. days per rejection) | 0.0 % personal, 100.0 % form, 0.0 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 8.57 % (55.7 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 107 responses are pending (0 min | 51.9 mean avg | 45.0 median | 103 max days waiting | 38.7 std dev) from 106 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The most common submission tip paid: CAD $5.00. (25.9 % reported giving a tip.) Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 02 May 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 30 Sep 2025. Date compiled: 12 Sep 2026 22:48 UTC (4 hours, 21 minutes ago). Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. 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