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Magazine1 Seeks Submissions for Issue Six!

Deadline: July 1, 2026

Magazine1 seeks submission for our summer issue. Send us the prose hiding under your bed. The poems you left out to cool on the windowsill …

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS to SPANK the CARP

SPANK the CARP. Funny name, serious literature. We’re looking for flash fiction, short stories, CNF, and poetry, including shape poetry. If your work is thought-provoking, …

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Accepting Submissions for The Dolomite Review Fall 2026 Issue

The Dolomite Review is a dynamic literary magazine highlighting narratives from the Midwest. We feature poetry, short fiction, and essays from new and established writers. We also now accept photography. Our focus is storytelling; therefore, we prefer prose or narrative poetry. We want character driven short stories and relatable essays. Send …
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The 6th Annual Haiku Search is On!

The 2026 Best Haiku international search offers $500USD with a top honorarium of $200 awarded by Haiku Crush’s three judges. Up to 50 poets will win book publication. Submit your four best at HaikuCrush.com. Deadline: October 18, 2026

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