WordWorks British Columbia's Magazine for Writers A project of Federation of British Columbia Writers (see other related projects). About WordWorks is distributed by mail and in digital form to our subscription list of readers and writers and to schools, libraries, and other literary organizations in BC and Yukon. Content is provided by members of the Federation of BC Writers, but non-members are encouraged to submit. We are a publication by and for the BC and Yukon writing community. Unless there is a compelling reason, we do not publish works by writers living outside of British Columbia or Yukon, Canada. Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to those living in British Columbia or Yukon, Canada. Country of Publication Canada Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 3 x per yearPrint Publication Print PublicationPublished 3 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Audience:Canadians, People in a specific region, Specific group.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.Topics: 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 $50 per piece.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Temp Closed Audience:Canadians, People in a specific region, Specific group.Lengths: Article: 400 - 1,050 words. Essay: Up to 500 words. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Literature/Books: Writing, See guidelines. Other: May vary.Payment:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: CAD $50 for creative pieces; $125 for 400-600-word articles; $250 for 800-1050-word articles.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Temp Closed Audience:Canadians, People in a specific region, Specific group.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: Up to 30 lines; Unknown number of pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Other: May vary.Payment:Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Professional payment. Details: CAD $50 per piece.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Visual Art Temp Closed Audience:Canadians, People in a specific region, Specific group.Lengths: Artwork: Unknown number of pieces.Art Media: Open to all/most Art Media, including... Illustration.Art Styles:Open to all/most Art Styles.Topics: Other: May vary.Payment:Semi-pro payment (US$10-49 per piece) to Professional payment (US$50 or more per piece) Pay ranges from Semi-pro payment to Professional payment. Details: CAD $100 for cover art; $25 for interior illustrations.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are 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 Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookInstagram @federationbcwritersLinkedIn LinkedInX (Twitter) @bcwriters For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope WordWorks 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 2 reports from 1 member within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Pending 1 response is pending (117 days waiting). This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information Most recent response reported was received on 31 Mar 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 19 Mar 2026. Date compiled: 17 Sep 2026 19:45 UTC (3 hours, 1 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 ProjectsFederation of BC Writers Literary Contests DNQ 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. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. 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