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Early Bird Special: 2026 Next Generation Short Story Awards

Deadline: February 26, 2026

The Next Generation Short Story Awards is a not-for-profit awards program open to authors writing original unpublished short stories in English. Submissions accepted: Short stories and …

Split Rock Review Accepting Submissions for Issue 22

Deadline: October 31, 2025

Split Rock Review is accepting submissions for Issue 22! We publish poetry, short creative nonfiction and fiction, graphic narratives, comics, hybrids, photography, and art that …

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New Lit on the Block :: Cypress Review

October 1, 2025

A new online publication of literature and art with the goal of bringing stories to light.

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The Truth Is in the Static: A Writing Prompt for Bold, Experimental Writers

September 30, 2025

Are you stuck in the same writing patterns? Do your stories feel too safe? If you’re ready to shake things up, this writing prompt is for you. Why Break the Rules in Writing? Every writer has a comfort zone—familiar forms, predictable workflows, and polished structures. But the most exciting work …

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