The Walrus
Literary Magazine
The Walrus provokes new thinking and sparks conversation on matters vital to Canadians. As a registered charity, we publish independent, fact-based journalism, produce national, ideas-focused events, and train emerging professionals in publishing, nonprofit management.
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- Vibe:Send us your best but less intimidating
- Response time: a few weeks*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
Nonfiction - 1200 words max
Max words: 1200
Review
Fiction - 5000 words max
Max words: 2000
Max words: 5000
Poetry
Max pieces: 6
Photography
How to submit
Processs
Email
Cover letter
No cover letter advice
Eligibility
Creators from a specific location / ethnic group
Formatting
We don't have formatting requirements for this magazine
Author's rights
We don't have rights information for this magazine
Additional info
Do not submit more than one short story or six poems every three months. Before sending a pitch, make sure you are familiar with the breadth and style of content at The Walrus, and confirm that your story idea isn’t one that has already been examined by The Walrus and that it concerns a topic relevant to a Canadian audience.
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Jessica Johnson
Editor-in-Chief
Carmine Starnino
Editor-at-large