Short Fiction Contest for Emerging Writers (2026)
From Boulevard (literary magazine, St. Louis)
- Deadline
- December 31, 2026
- Where
- St. Louis, MO
- Award or pay
- $1,500 and publication in Boulevard
- Fields
- Writing
Who can apply
Awarded to the winning story by a writer who has not yet published a book of fiction, poetry, or creative non-fiction with a nationally distributed press.
This is a summary. Boulevard (literary magazine, St. Louis) runs this competition, not Dumb Dope, and the official page has the full rules, dates and how to apply. Details can change, so check there before you apply. A person last checked it against the official page on October 7, 2026.
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