New Anthology: Call for Submissions

A Thousand Tiny Awakenings is a forthcoming anthology that explores the creative voice of those 18-30 years of age. A new generation with a desire to dismantle the restrictive systems that define the past, but not their future. A Thousand Tiny Awakenings will offer readers a glimpse into how a new generation perceives the world and how using their own power can shape the future. Editors Connor Lafortune, a recent graduate from Nipissing University, a citizen of Dokis First Nation and poet, and Lindsay Mayhew, a recent graduate from Laurentian University and poet, are seeking poetry, short fiction, creative nonfiction and visual arts that explore the themes of breaking oppressive boundaries and structures. Submission Guidelines:
All fiction/nonfiction submissions must be between 1000 and 6000 words Can submit up to 3 poems Preferred file type: docx Artists can submit a maximum of 10 visual art pieces (jpg file) In your submission file, please include a separate title page with your preferred name, age, contact information (email, phone number or both), a short bio describing who you are and your publishing history, and the titles of all your included works. You do not need previous publications to be considered.  We welcome simultaneous submissions; however, if your work is accepted elsewhere, please let us know by email immediately.  Send all work in a single file to editor@latitude46publishing.com, subject line: Anthology Submission [your name] Deadline: September 30, 2023 If your submission is accepted for publication, the author/artist will receive $200 honorarium and two copies of the anthology.

We are looking for Indigenous writers and artists for our next anthology

Latitude 46 Publishing is looking for Indigenous creative nonfiction and fiction short stories, prose, poetry, song, photo and visual artwork for its next anthology. Darlene Naponse will be working as editor with Latitude 46 Publishing to publish an open anthology sharing words and imagery that explores the theme of community in relation to Indigenous time that has passed, time that is now and time that comes. The call for submissions is open to self-identifying Indigenous writers. Anthology will be published in fall 2019. Fiction genres accepted include: speculative fiction, science fiction, dark fiction, futurism, superhero fiction, science fantasy, horror, utopian and dystopian fiction and fantasy. We are seeking original work up to 6,000 words, up to four poems/songs or two photos/drawings per submission. Please include a short bio (100 words) with your submission. If you are an oral storyteller or if you require special assistance in transforming/translating your story, please contact Darlene Naponse at darlenenaponse@gmail.com– subject Latitude 46, Transforming/Translating. Publication is scheduled for Fall 2019. There is no fee to submit your story. Payment for publication is $150. Submit through the online portal at www.latitude46publishing.com. Include contact information, (full, name, mailing address, and email address) on the first page of all submissions. Fiction and creative nonfiction submissions must be double-spaced and numbered. For fiction and creative nonfiction, please include the word count on the first page of your submission. For questions, contact info@latitude46pubishing.com Deadline for submissions is Friday February 8th, 2019.
About the editor: Darlene Naponse is an Ojibway woman from Atikameksheng Anishnawbek, Northern Ontario, Canada. She is a writer, director, and video artist. www.naponse.com  

Lat46 launches new anthology of Northern Ontario experiences

The Sudbury Star Thursday March 22 2018 By Keith Dempsey In an effort to commemorate Canada’s 150th anniversary, editors Karen McCauley and Laura Stradiotto wanted to capture Northern Ontario and its experiences. At the same time, they wanted to take into account the controversies and criticism surrounding Canada’s 150th birthday. In 150 Years Up North And More, they think they have done both. (more…)