Submit a poem that draws on the US government's new "forbidden words". Digital anthology publication. Deadline: April 30.
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Letter Review is an online lit mag with contests, publishing opportunities, and articles about the craft and business of writing. They offer a reasonably priced critique service for short fiction, and an annual poetry and fiction contest with attractive prizes. An interesting feature of their publishing advice columns is that they tell you the going rates for selling work in various genres.
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Categories: Magazines and Literary Journals
Prizes: $3,750
Deadline: Apr 1, 2025
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Deadline: Jul 1, 2025
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Prizes: $12,000
Deadline: Oct 1, 2025
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