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Common House Magazine

Literary Magazine

Fiction

Nonfiction

Poetry

Hybrid

Art

Photography

Audio

Video

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The University of Ottawa’s online literary magazine.

Highlights

  • Vibe:Send us your best but less intimidating
  • Response time:
    1-3 months*
    Editor reported data
  • Acceptance rate:
    ?

PaysNo

FeeNo

  • Accepts simultaneous submissions

    What's that?

    When you can submit your work to multiple magazines at the same time

  • Accepts previously published

    What's that?

    When the magazine wants to publish your previously published work. Requirements vary

  • Nominates for prizes

  • Active on social media

  • Available in print

  • Provides contributor copies

  • Has examples online

  • Offers expedited response

    What's that?

    Expedited submission: When the magazine offers a faster response time for an extra fee

Fiction - 4000 words max

Max words: 4000

Max pieces: 3

Sub Genres: All / surprise us

One short story up to 4000 words or 2–3 pieces of flash fiction up to 1000 words each

Nonfiction - 4000 words max

Max words: 4000

Max pieces: 3

Sub Genres: All / surprise us

One work of creative nonfiction up to 4000 words or 2–3 flash CNF pieces up to 1000 words each

Poetry

Max pieces: 5

Hybrid

When filling out our form, choose the genre that fits best, and add a note if desired.

Art

Max pieces: 5

Photography

Max pieces: 5

Audio

No specific limitations

Video

No specific limitations

How to submit

  • Processs

    Google / other forms

  • Cover letter

    No cover letter advice

  • Eligibility

    No specific eligibility requirements

  • Formatting

    Please submit your piece(s) as a Word document (.doc or .docx) or PDF (.pdf) for written work; PNG file for art and photography; MP3 file for audio; and MP4 file for video. Use a basic, legible font.

  • Author's rights

    Common House acquires First World Electronic Rights; copyright reverts to the author upon publication.

  • Additional info

Tracker statistics

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Total submissions tracked

31 days

Average response time

20%

Average acceptance rate

14 days

Fastest response time

32 days

Slowest response time

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Submission calls

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About

We are Common House, the University of Ottawa’s online literary magazine. We publish fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, visual art, and multimedia art from around the world.

Founded

2022

Country

CA

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    Editor Jillian Clasky avatar

    Jillian Clasky

    Editor-in-Chief

    Editor Felisha Coley avatar

    Felisha Coley

    Managing Editor

    Editor Youssef Wasef avatar

    Youssef Wasef

    Senior Editor

    Editor Heidi Elder avatar

    Heidi Elder

    Junior Editor

    Editor Kylie Flynn avatar

    Kylie Flynn

    Junior Editor

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    Julie Sakac

    Junior Editor

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    Amelia Simms

    Junior Editor

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    Grace Wildman

    Junior Editor