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Big Muddy: A Journal of the Mississippi River Valley

Published On Tuesday, April 21, 2009 By . Under: B, Best American Poetry, Defunct, literary magazine, Literary magazine in Print, No E Submissions, University Press.   

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Magazine Name: Big Muddy: A Journal of the Mississippi River Valley
Website: www6.semo.edu/universitypress/bigmuddy
Editor: Susan Swartwout
Print Magazine? Yes
Mailing Address: MS 2650, One University Plaza Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Email: upress@semo.edu
Circulation:
Submission Guidelines: http://www6.semo.edu/universitypress/bigmuddy/BM_submissions.htm
Approximate Response Time 3-4 months
Publishes: twice a year
Year Founded: 2001
Information about your publication: An 8.5 x 5.5 perfectbound, color-cover, semi-annual publication that explores multidisciplinary issues and events concerning the 10-state area that borders the Mississippi River, from the United States/Canadian border to Louisiana’s Gulf Coast Big Muddy addresses a number of topics, including: history, creative nonfiction essays, political science, poetry, fiction, biography, environmental sciences, industry/business, photography, music, art, regional events.
What type of submissions you are looking for: We encourage submissions that are interdisciplinary in approach. Topics related to the Mississippi River Valley are encouraged and given preference, though a direct relation to the area is not necessary. We especially like nonfiction pieces, though we do publish poetry and fiction as well.
Information on Contests: Mighty River Short Story Contest: We’re searching for the best short story of any theme. Semi-finalists will be chosen by a regional team of published writers. The final manuscript will be chosen by Susan Swartwout, publisher of Southeast Missouri State University Press. Winner receives an award of $500 and publication in Big Muddy: A Journal of the Mississippi River Valley. Deadline October 1, 2009. Wilda Hearne Flash Fiction Contest: We’re searching for the best short-short story of any theme. Semi-finalists will be chosen by a regional team of published writers. The final manuscript will be chosen by Susan Swartwout, publisher of Southeast Missouri State University Press. Winner receives an award of $200 and publication in Big Muddy: A Journal of the Mississippi River Valley. Deadline October 1, 2009.
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