On Spec: New Canadian Literature of the Fantastic Anthology Series

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On Spec 2026: New Canadian Literature of the Fantastic is an anthology seeking original science fiction and fantasy stories from Canadian writers, with a submission deadline of May 31, 2026.

Response time info: All decisions will be made by the end of June. If you haven’t heard from us by July 15, feel free to reach out.

Read the full guidelines at shadowpawpress.com↗

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fictionScience FictionFantasyEligibility requirementsPays: $0.05 per word CDN, paid on acceptance (capped at $250 CDN); two print copies and one EPUB of the anthology; access to audio edition if produced.

Open to: Canadian citizens or residents

Original, unpublished science fiction or fantasy stories (no horror, erotica, or overly graphic content); up to 5,000 words (slightly over considered, but payment capped at $250); only one submission per author; must be written entirely by a human (no AI assistance); Canadian citizens or residents o

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