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Deadline April 15 (must be received by this date). Connecticut River Review, an established poetry journal, seeks submissions of unpublished poems for their next issue. Send 1-3 poems, maximum 4 pages total, with a brief bio via their Submittable form. There is no required fee, but a $5 donation is appreciated if you can afford it. Accepted authors receive a copy of the journal.
Source: https://ctpoetry.net/connecticut-river-review.html
Published: February 6, 2025
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