All submissions must be shared as an edit-enabled Word or Google document in a legible font, left-aligned, and double-spaced.

 

Submissions in both English and French are accepted.

 

In the case of multiple submissions, each individual piece should be in a separate document. 

 

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Fiction: No minimum word length. Physical print: Max 1,800 words / Online Journal: Max 2,500 words

 

Creative Nonfiction/Essays/Memoirs: No minimum word length. Physical print: Max 1,800 words / Online Journal: Max 2,500 words. Note that we are not currently interested in works previously submitted for academic credits.

Poetry: Submit up to five poems of any length  - in separate documents.

 

Book/Movie Reviews: Under 850 words.

Visual Art - Photography, Illustrations, Graphic Design, Drawing, Painting, etc.: All formats considered, including full-page (bleed) designs (6x9in). Please indicate any desired specifications in formatting/display.

 

Comic strips: 2 page maximum

 

Collaborative Illustrations: Are you an artist, illustrator, photographer, or digital designer interested in creating artwork to accompany a piece of writing? To be considered, send us an email with links or attachments of your sample work.

 

Other: What else you got? Transcript of an interesting conversation? A great joke? Your especially well-written grocery list? Send it our way.

Please send submissions as an attachment to squidlitmag@gmail.com

 

• File name: Title of work, Author name

• Subject line: [LASTNAME_Submissions_Year]

• In the body of your email, include your name and a short bio in the third person (2-4 sentences).

• Optional: A headshot (if you wish for it to be included in promotions of the work) / IG handle

• Optional: Let us know if you’re open to a collaboration (having your work illustrated or vice versa)