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Deadline November 18 (must be received by this date). Sink Hollow is a literary journal published by Utah State University, exclusively publishing work by undergraduate students worldwide. They are currently open to submissions of poetry (1-5 poems, maximum 10 pages total), short fiction and essays (one piece up to 7,500 words), or artwork (1-10 pieces). One entry per person per genre.
Source: https://www.sinkhollow.org/submissions
Published: October 27, 2025
Prizes: $3,750
Deadline: Apr 1, 2026
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Prizes: $12,000
Deadline: May 1, 2026
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Prizes: $23,500
Deadline: Jul 1, 2026
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Prizes: $12,000
Deadline: Oct 1, 2025
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