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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.
Big Muddy addresses a number of topics, including:
Big Muddy accepts submissions of all types
year-round.
Manuscripts must be:
- high-quality
- original, previously unpublished
- in English
- double-spaced (poetry
should be single-spaced unless extra space is part of its
format)
- page-numbered
- typed or computer printed as
letter-quality
- have all necessary citations and
documentation in MLA or APA format
- Include a SASE if you wish your
manuscript to be returned in the event we are unable to
publish it. All other manuscript paper will be recycled.
- If submitting photos or other images as electronic
files, please send at a resolution of 300 dpi.
Please allow 8-12 weeks for a response.
Payment to contributors is two copies.
Payment to reviewers is one copy.
Guidelines for review submissions to Big
Muddy:
- Big Muddy is dedicated to reviewing books from
independent, university, and small presses.
- Reviews should be double-spaced pages (approximately
300-500 words) and submitted in hard copy.
- All documentation should be in appropriate style for
your field.
- We prefer only a minimum of summary. Your educated,
supported opinion is most valuable to the review.
- All reviews, unsolicited or assigned, are circulated
among the editors for voting.
- Reviewers are sent one copy of the issue in which
their review is published. The review becomes the property
of Southeast Missouri State University Press.
Send manuscripts to:
Dr. Susan Swartwout
Big Muddy: A Journal of the Mississippi River Valley
Southeast Missouri State University Press
MS 2650,
One University Plaza
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(e-submissions not accepted)
See information about the Mighty River Short Story Contest
See information about the Wilda Hearne Flash Fiction Contest
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