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THE 2026 JEFFREY E. SMITH EDITORS’ PRIZE IS NOW OPEN.

Winners in short fiction, poetry, and nonfiction are each awarded a cash prize of $5,000 and publication in our spring 2027 issue. All entries are considered for publication. Standard entry fee: $25. Deadline: October 1.

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The Missouri Review invites submissions year-round in the following categories:

• Fiction
• Poetry
• Nonfiction

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