RCC MUSE Now Accepting Submissions & Spangler Poetry Award Entries
Deadline: January 31, 2026
RCC MUSE is now accepting general submissions for the Spring 2026 edition and poetry submissions for the Spangler Award. For the Spangler Award—Submit up to 3 poems about a child or childhood for a chance to win $200 and publication in the Spring 2026 edition of RCC MUSE. A $5 entry fee is required (payable by check to “RCC MUSE” or via Venmo @RCCMUSE). Email your submission as an attachment to [email protected] with the subject line: “LastName–Spangler Award–Title.” General submissions are also open through January 31, 2026. You may submit 1 prose piece (1,500 words max) or up to 3 poems. Use the subject line format: “LastName–Genre–Title” and include your contact info and a short bio. Full guidelines at www.rcc.edu/muse.