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<\/a><\/p>\nGuidelines<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nSubmission Period<\/strong><\/span>
\nJune 1 \u2013 August 31<\/span><\/p>\nAward<\/strong><\/span>
\nPublication, $250 cash prize<\/span><\/p>\nEligibility<\/strong><\/span>
\nThis competition is open to original English language works in the genres of poetry and fiction. The submission must be an unpublished work. Simultaneous submissions are acceptable; please note that reading fees are non-refundable, and you must withdraw the submission immediately via Submittable if it is accepted elsewhere. The author must not have a close personal or professional relationship with any current or previous\u00a0BMR<\/em>\u00a0staff members.<\/span><\/p>\nReading Fee<\/strong><\/span>
\n$12<\/span><\/p>\nWhat We\u2019re Looking For<\/strong><\/span>
\nStartling, compelling, and beautiful original work. We\u2019re looking for fresh prose and powerful poetry.<\/span><\/p>\nGuidelines for Electronic Submissions<\/strong><\/span>
\nSubmissions are accepted exclusively through our online submissions manager, Submittable. Entries must be received no later than August 31. Please submit a packet of up to 3 poems or up to 6,000 words of prose. The same person may submit in both genres, as well as submit multiple works per genre. Results will be announced via e-mail and posted on our website in mid-October.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\nJune 1 \u2013 August 31<\/span><\/p>\n
Award<\/strong><\/span> Eligibility<\/strong><\/span> Reading Fee<\/strong><\/span> What We\u2019re Looking For<\/strong><\/span> Guidelines for Electronic Submissions<\/strong><\/span> <\/p>\n
\nPublication, $250 cash prize<\/span><\/p>\n
\nThis competition is open to original English language works in the genres of poetry and fiction. The submission must be an unpublished work. Simultaneous submissions are acceptable; please note that reading fees are non-refundable, and you must withdraw the submission immediately via Submittable if it is accepted elsewhere. The author must not have a close personal or professional relationship with any current or previous\u00a0BMR<\/em>\u00a0staff members.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n$12<\/span><\/p>\n
\nStartling, compelling, and beautiful original work. We\u2019re looking for fresh prose and powerful poetry.<\/span><\/p>\n
\nSubmissions are accepted exclusively through our online submissions manager, Submittable. Entries must be received no later than August 31. Please submit a packet of up to 3 poems or up to 6,000 words of prose. The same person may submit in both genres, as well as submit multiple works per genre. Results will be announced via e-mail and posted on our website in mid-October.<\/span><\/p>\n