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Prairie Fire A Canadian Magazine of New Writing

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Prairie Fire is a magazine that looks like a book. Each issue is loaded with stories, poems and articles. It's a great way to read the latest from your favourite authors long before their next book is published. Prairie Fire is perfect-bound, handsomely printed, has eye-catching covers, and makes a welcome addition to your home library. Prairie Fire's editors are committed to quality. That's why we choose work chiefly because of its excellence. The writing in Prairie Fire may be by renowned authors like Jake MacDonald, Margaret Sweatman or Miriam Toews, or it may be by a talented newcomer being published for the first time, but it will always be good, solid writing that will engage your mind and delight your spirit. Prairie Fire's editors enjoy variety. That's why we publish a wide range of writing including poems, stories, personal essays, and interviews. We publish the winners of our annual writing competitions. Prairie Fire's readers' interests are among our top priorities!

Important: Electronic submissions accepted for some special calls.
The editors may not respond to all submissions. After waiting a reasonable amount of time, assume your submission will not be accepted.

Country of Publication & Year Established

Canada Established in 1978

Publication Medium & Frequency

Print Publication Print PublicationPublished 4 x per year.

Fiction Open

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General.

Lengths:
Short Story1,000 - 7,500 words.
Novelette7,500 - 10,000 words.
Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics, including....
Other: May vary.

Payment:

Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pay ranges from Semi-pro payment to Professional payment. Details: CAD $0.10/word, $250 maximum.

Submissions:

Methods: Submittable submission manager. Postal.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.


Nonfiction Open

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:
EssayUp to 10,000 words.
Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Personal.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics, including....
Other: May vary.

Payment:

Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pay ranges from Semi-pro payment to Professional payment. Details: CAD $0.10/word, $250 maximum except for interviews, which have $125 maximum.

Submissions:

Methods: Submittable submission manager. Postal.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.


Poetry Open

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General.

Lengths:
PoemNo line limits known; Up to 5 pieces.
Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics, including....
Other: May vary.

Payment:

Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) Semi-pro payment. Details: CAD $40 per poem.

Submissions:

Methods: Submittable submission manager. Postal.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.


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Prairie Fire Submission Statistics — Free Preview!

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.
AccuracyWe have received 31 reports from 28 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.
Days Reported0 min | 80.6 mean avg | 46.5 median | 420 max days (156.0 std dev)
Responses83.87 %
Acceptances12.90 % of submissions accepted (61.5 avg. days per acceptance) | 14.29 % 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.
Rejections70.97 % (40.6 avg. days per rejection) | 9.1 % personal, 68.2 % form, 22.7 % unspecified
Non-Responses16.13 %
Lost/Returned-
Never Responded12.90 % (324.5 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded)
Withdrawals3.23 % (9.0 avg. days per withdrawal)
Pending8 responses are pending (2 min | 9.8 mean avg | 11.0 median | 20 max days waiting | 294.8 std dev) from 8 different members This only includes pending reports from users who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days

Other Information

The editors may not respond to all submissions. After waiting a reasonable amount of time, assume your submission will not be accepted.
Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day.
Most recent response reported was received on 20 May 2025.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 04 May 2025.

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Dates

Last Updated: 10 May 2025
Last Audited: 09 Mar 2025. (We audit each active listing twice a year. Learn more at link.)
Date Added: 25 Mar 2006

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