Big Muddy: A Journal of the Mississippi River Valley A project of Southeast Missouri State University Press (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (February 2024). We provide the following information as an archive. About A publication that explores any multidisciplinary issues and events around the world. We are very interested in issues concerning the 10-state area that borders the Mississippi River as well. Voluntary Fees: This project accepts voluntary fees for "tip jar" submissions. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2001 Publication Medium & Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationPublished 1 x per year Collapse section Fiction Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Americans, People in a specific region.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: No specific word count limits known (our definition: up to 1000 words); Up to 3 pieces. Short Story: No specific word count limits known (our definition: 1000 to 7500 words).Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Place/Regions: Specific region.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Americans, People in a specific region.Lengths: Review: 300 - 500 words. Article: No specific word count limits known. Essay: No specific word count limits known; Unknown number of pieces. Narrative Nonfiction: No specific word count limits known; Unknown number of pieces.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Place/Regions: Specific region.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Americans, People in a specific region.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 6 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Place/Regions: Specific region.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Expand section Visual Art Closed Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to publication's website Report: Correction/Update Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) Subscribe Big Muddy: A Journal of the Mississippi River Valley Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. This listing is inactive and does not have any submission reports for the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsThe Cape Rock DNQThe Cowles Poetry Book Prize CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsMighty River Short Story Contest ON HIATUS Charges fees for all submissionsNilsen Literary Prize for a First Novel CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsSoutheast Missouri State University Press CLOSEDThe Wilda Hearne Flash Fiction Contest ON HIATUS Charges fees for all submissions Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 22 May 2026 Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only