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Palooka Seeks Chapbooks, Prose, Poetry, Artwork, Photography

Deadline: Year-round

Palooka is a global literary magazine of daring prose, art, photography, comics, and chapbooks drawn exclusively from unsolicited submissions. We champion underdog voices, read anonymously, …
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The Blue Mountain Review launched from Athens, Georgia in 2015 with the mantra, “We’re all south of somewhere.” As a journal of culture, the BMR …
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Heart Poetry Award 2026

HEART Poetry Award: $500 prize and publication in HEART #21. Entry fee is $10 for up to three unpublished poems and includes a digital copy of the issue. Include name, address, and email on each page (removed for judging). Review sample poets, judge bio, and full guidelines at the website. Submit by …
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Magazine Stand :: Allium – Spring 2026

Evocative, daring poetry and prose from Columbia College Chicago’s Department of English and Creative Writing.
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