Submissions

The Fiddlehead is open to good writing in English from all over the world, looking always for freshness and surprise. Work is read on an ongoing basis; acceptance is around 2% (we are, however, famous for our rejection notes).

We don't actually publish guidelines, but our editors are always happy to see new work. Responses can take from 1 to 6 months. Apart from our annual contest, we have no deadlines for submissions.

Requirements for submissions are pretty much the same as those for other journals:

  • Typed, double-spaced, spell-checked, and not over 4,000 words for fiction.

  • Not more than 10 poems per submission (3 to 5 is best).

  • We usually respond within four months, sometimes earlier, sometimes later.

  • Pay is approximately $30 per published page, plus a complimentary copy of the journal.

  • The Fiddlehead buys first serials rights only; copyright remains with the author.

  • Fax or email submissions are not accepted; please do not send diskettes.

  • Please include a SASE, that is a self-addressed stamped envelope, and Canadian postage, International Coupons or cash (Canada is a sovereign country, U.S. stamps do not work here) for replies, and send to:

    The Fiddlehead
    Campus House 11 Garland Ct
    UNB PO Box 4400
    Fredericton NB E3B 5A3
    Canada