Magazine · Clarksville, TN
Zone 3
Zone 3 is a nationally distributed literary journal founded in 1986 and published annually by the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee. The journal publishes compelling poetry, fiction, nonfiction, interviews, and reviews from both established and emerging writers across diverse aesthetics and landscapes. General submissions are open from August 1 through April 1, and every poem, story, and essay accepted for publication is automatically considered for the annual $250 Zone 3 Literary Journal Awards. Alongside the journal, Zone 3
Open to poets
- Magazine submissions. Aug 15–Nov 1. Fee: Free. Pays: All accepted poems are considered for the annual $250 Zone 3 Literary Journal Award. Simultaneous submissions: allowed; notify via submittable. Up to 5 poems.
Official site: zone3press.com. Please confirm the details there before you submit.
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