Prairie Fire A Canadian Magazine of New Writing See other projects related to this listing. About 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: Dates shown are for their submission manager. Postal submissions, with email submissions upon approval of request, are open year-round. 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 AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis FasterPrairie Fire's overall average response time is faster than most magazines. More ChallengingPrairie Fire's overall acceptance rate is lower than most magazines. Less ResponsivePrairie Fire's overall rate of non-response is higher than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Open Dates:Open to fiction submissions through 30 November 2026* (approx. 78 days from now).2Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Short Story: 1,000 - 7,500 words. Novelette: 7,500 - 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: Email. Submittable submission manager. Postal. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Open Dates:Open to nonfiction submissions through 30 November 2026* (approx. 78 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: Up 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: Email. Submittable submission manager. Postal. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Open Dates:Open to poetry submissions through 30 November 2026* (approx. 78 days from now).2Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No 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: Email. Submittable submission manager. Postal. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.* We do not know the time and/or timezone, so we cannot be more precise. Submit early to avoid disappointment. Go to publication's website Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Bluesky @prairiefiremag.bsky.socialFacebook FacebookInstagram @prairiefiremag Support this Publisher: Make a Donation Subscribe For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Prairie Fire 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 61 reports from 60 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 0 min | 24.6 mean avg | 15.0 median | 187 max days (36.9 std dev) Responses 96.72 % Acceptances: 0.00 % No publication has a 0% acceptance rate. This data is based on submission reports sent to Duotrope, and we have not received reports of any acceptances yet. Rejections: 96.72 % (23.1 avg. days per rejection) | 1.7 % personal, 86.4 % form, 11.9 % unspecified Non-Responses 3.28 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 3.28 % (132.0 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals - Pending 21 responses are pending (1 min | 23.9 mean avg | 8.5 median | 174 max days waiting | 217.0 std dev) from 20 different members This only includes pending reports from people 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 22 Jul 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 29 Jun 2026. Date compiled: 13 Sep 2026 11:29 UTC (2 hours, 44 minutes 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 Projects50 Over 50 Anthology CLOSEDMcNally Robinson Booksellers Creative Non-Fiction Contest Charges fees for all submissionsMcNally Robinson Booksellers Poetry Award Charges fees for all submissionsMcNally Robinson Booksellers Short Fiction Contest Charges fees for all submissions Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. 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