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Burnside Review Press Book Contest

Deadline: December 31, 2025

Manuscripts of 50-100 pages of poetry will be accepted until December 31, 2025 for the Burnside Review Press Book Contest. Rick Barot will judge. The …

Roanoke College High School Fiction and Poetry Contest

Deadline: January 31, 2026

For the Roanoke College High School Fiction and Poetry Contest, send one story up to 5,000 words, and/or up to three poems. First Place: $100, …

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Where to Submit 2025

Where to Submit Roundup: November 28, 2025

Happy Friday! If you celebrated Thanksgiving, I hope it was full of good food, family, and gratitude. Hard to believe this is already the last Friday in November! That means some submission opportunities are closing soon—but don’t worry, NewPages has you covered with 145 vetted calls for submissions and contests in this week’s roundup.
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Magazine Stand :: Mudfish – 25

New poetry from many great Mudfish favorites as well as the winner and runners up of their 18th poetry prize.

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