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Launched in 1981, BOMB Magazine is a NYC-based print and online journal that curates interdisciplinary conversations among artists. On their website, they publish a quarterly list of fellowships and residencies. Sign up for their e-newsletter to be notified of their open submission periods for poetry and short fiction.
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Categories: Magazines and Literary Journals, Markets and Contests for Writers
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Deadline: Apr 1, 2025
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