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Black Lawrence Press November Open Reading Period

Deadline: November 30, 2024

Send us your manuscript! Now through November 30, Black Lawrence Press is holding an open reading period. We are looking for poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, …
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4th Annual After Happy Hour Contest (Theme: Food)

Deadline: January 31, 2025

We’re putting together a feast of words for our 4th contest issue. For this call, we’re looking for stories, essays, and poems that feature food …

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Magazine Stand :: Agni – 100

This 100th issue exemplifies the engagement, nuance, and spirit that are AGNI’s trademark.
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