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The Racket is a reading series and weekly online literary journal based in San Francisco. They accept poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and artwork. Written submissions should be 750 words maximum. Browse their archive to get a sense of their aesthetic.
Source: https://theracketsf.com/submissions
Categories: Magazines and Literary Journals
Prizes: $3,750
Deadline: Apr 1, 2026
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Prizes: $12,000
Deadline: May 1, 2026
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Deadline: Jul 1, 2025
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Prizes: $12,000
Deadline: Oct 1, 2025
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