The Writers' Room

About

The Writers’ Room is an independent Canadian comedy-of-fiction literary publication.

We publish weekly short-form humour, sci-fi, horror, absurdist, and speculative fiction under 1,000 words.

The Writers’ Room is published by Alan Wiebe, author of Saxophone Blues, the “television show” for books – a comedic fiction series that engages audiences in a uniquely episodic experience.

We publish content for people to read on their coffee breaks. While they’re on the bus. Or waiting for their appointments.

The Writers’ Room features aspiring and emerging writers. Send us your favourite stories of high strangeness. Most terrifying-ly terrible tales. And weirdest science-fiction word-streams.

We’re looking for anything that will make us laugh, cry, and briefly forget we exist in this ridiculous timeline.

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Calls for Submissions

The Writers’ Room is OPEN for submissions.

Fiction

Maximum: 1,000 words
Deadline: February 27, 2026

Flash Fiction

Maximum 500 words
Deadline: February 27, 2026

Submission Guidelines

We Accept:

Humour
Science-fiction
Fantasy
Absurdist and surreal fiction
Horror
Speculative fiction

Format:

Submit as .DOC, .DOCX, or PDF
Submissions may be sent via website form, email body, or attachment.
Subject line: Specify “fiction” or “flash fiction.”

Content Guidelines:

We do not publish inflammatory content, such as explicit graphic or sexual violence, and writing that promotes racism or hatred against others.

Submission Details:

Submit one piece at a time.
Simultaneous submissions are permitted.
Previously published content is permitted if you hold the rights.
AI-generated content is not accepted.
Author bio is optional (up to 50 words).

Rights and Payment:

There is no submission fee.
The Writers' Rooms does not offer payment.
Writers retain copyright.
By submitting, you grant non-exclusive electronic and print rights.
Minor edits may be made for readability. Major edits will be discussed with author.
We will notify you after the submission deadline.

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