The Bellingham Review is an active literary magazine that hosts annual contests for poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction, with the next general submission period reopening on September 15, 2026. The 2026 literary contests have concluded, with winners announced on June 11, 2026. The magazine continues to accept general submissions and is open to new work in various genres, including poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction. For the most current information on submission guidelines and deadlines, please visit their official website.
Submissions: Nonfiction works, short stories, or up to three poems. MAximum of 6,000 words for prose.
Prizes: First place winners will receive a $1,000 prize and be published in Bellingham Review. Runners-up and finalists may be considered for publication.
Deadline: March 15
http://www.bhreview.org/2012-contest-submissions-guidelines/