Wild Hyacinth publishes fiction, poetry and creative nonfiction in spring and fall.

The magazine aims to promote new and established Canadian voices, though we also accept international authors.

Call for Submissions: Open

Current submission period: March 1 to March 30, 2025

Issue Theme

Our first issue examines death and rebirth as we approach spring.

Submission Guidelines

Submission Guidelines

    • We accept previously unpublished work

    • We accept simultaneous submissions. Please email us if your piece has been accepted elsewhere

    • Submissions should be sent via Google Forms in .docx or .pdf format using the link below during the submission period

    • Times New Roman and 12 pt font are  preferred, but we understand your piece may require a particular style and format

    • We accept: 

      • Up to 3000 words for prose submissions

      • Up to 3 poems, each poem a maximum of one page

    • Published contributors will receive a flat rate of 25 CAD per piece and a complimentary copy of the issue

    • We accept previously unpublished work

    • We accept simultaneous submissions. Please email us if your piece has been accepted elsewhere

    • Submissions should be sent via Google Forms in .png format using the link below during the submission period

    • We accept up to 5 works 

    • Published contributors will receive a flat rate of 25 CAD per piece and a complimentary copy of the issue

If you’re having issues with the form or do not have access to Gmail or a Google account, please submit your work directly to wildhyacinthmagazine@gmail.com.