The Arkansas International
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Literary Magazine from the University of Arkansas Program in Creative Writing & Translation (@arkansas_mfa). Whiting Literary Magazine Prize winner.
Fayetteville, AR
Joined February 2016
We are honored to announce that The Arkansas International Literary Magazine Inc. has been awarded a generous grant of $10,000 by @NEAarts! 🎉✨ A huge thank you to our amazing readers and contributors—this wouldn't be possible without you.
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We are overjoyed to announce that our latest issue of the Arkansas International, the women's issue, is digitally available on our website! Take some time this season to read some of our favorite pieces of literary art! You can read it here:
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There is a New Review up on the Arkansas International Website! Jared Køhn writes on the frenetic, powerful new novel by the exceptional poet, translator, and novelist @GoodUtopian, published by @softskull! Read our review here:
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We have a new review up on our Arkansas International website! Check out D'Angelo Nelson's discussion of this incredibly collection by @Joseph_Fasano_ which was recently published by @boaeditions! You can read our review here:
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We are overjoyed to announce our nominations for the PEN/Robert J Dau Short Story Prize. We are nominating the story DirtyPineapple83 by Rachel Chapman and The Faraday Cage by Lara Hughes. It is incredibly exciting to nominate such strong and lovely pieces.
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We have a new review for you to check out! Our very own Mariya Kurbatova writes brilliantly on Grey Wolfe LaJoie's collection of aesthetic oddities which explores the beautiful intensity of Appalachia. You can read the review here: @HubCityPress
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Hey there! We wanted to remind you that Andrea Cohen's reading at Fayetteville Public Library is TONIGHT! The event is free and open to the public so if you have a free evening to spend with us and one of our favorite poets then I hope you come on over. It will be a delight!
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We are thrilled to welcome poet Andrea Cohen as the Arkansas International 2024 Featured Reader! Her reading will take place 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17 as part of @FPL_Library's TrueLit festival. This is a completely free and open even. Hope to see you there!
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We are proud to announce that we are extending our due date for the Henry Dumas Prize for Fiction to October 18th. Our judge for the prize this year is the masterful Bud Smith. You can submit your writing here:
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We are delighted to announce that we are extending our deadline for the CD Wright Emerging Poet’s Prize to October 18th! This year our judge is the incredible poet Richard Siken. You can get more information on the prize and submit here:
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Hey everyone! We are extending our deadline for our themed issue: Arkansas Literature! We want to highlight the voices that make up our beautiful state's literary landscape. Send your work, we are so overjoyed to read what you have! You can submit here:
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HUGE CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR FRIEND @uchenna_awoke❗ 🎉 🎉 for making it on the Amazon Editors' Picks for best fiction and literature of July! His novel is an incredible read and well worth pouring over while you avoid July's heat🏖️ 🌄 Pick up a copy here:
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Hey y'all! 💙 We are NOW ACCEPTING submissions for our C.D. Wright Emerging Poet's Prize! If you have not yet published a full-length book, check it out! You can check out further rules and restrictions here:
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Our Henry Dumas Fiction Prize contest is now LIVE. SUBMISSIONS ARE OPEN! This is a prize for emerging writers who have not yet published a full-length book! You can look at further rules, requirements, and information on how to apply here:
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Hey y'all! We are now open for submissions on our Fall 2025 Themed Issue. Our theme is Arkansas Literature! You can read more about our requirements here: And our submittable is here:
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Our Lit Night is TOMORROW! Come celebrate the release of Issue 15 from 5pm to 8pm at Mount Sequoyah! You will have a chance to listen to readings by our wonderful contributors, including Michelle Ashmore! You can get tickets on eventbrite here:
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Hey everyone-- make sure to mark May 16th on your calendar for our Arkansas International LIT NIGHT! We will have drinks, snacks, and author readings including from our friend and contributor @uchenna_awoke! Get your tickets here:
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Calling all lit lovers! Join us for "A Lit Night" to celebrate the launch of Issue 15. Get tickets at
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🥂 🎉 Join us in celebrating Dallas's new Poet Laureate, @mag_gabbert! 🌟 You can read some of her poetry in Issue Fourteen, which you can order on our website!
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Check out our sneak peek of Issue 15! Today we are showcasing the essay "Slow Burn" by the wonderful @CarliCutchin. Cutchin's piece is a remarkable exploration of grief and the memory of those we love. You can see read this work on our website here:
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SNEAK PEEK We are highlighting three of Andrea Cohen's poems "Review" "The Sorrow Apartments" and "Life and Death." Make sure to read them today! All three are part of our Issue 15 Sneak peek which you can find here:
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