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New Madrid is the official journal of the low-residency M.F.A. program at Murray State University. We'd like to welcome Nicky Beer as guest editor for this upcoming issue!
Submissions News
Please note that we will cease accepting submissions for our upcoming issue on April 1. Space is filling up fast for this issue, so if you have work to submit, please send it to us with all alacrity.
Discussion Boards
Writing can be a lonely business. Our discussion boards offer a place to talk about writing, reading and all things literary. More…
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The low-residency MFA at Murray State allows student writers to work on their craft where they live while workshopping their writing online or by traditional mail with prize-winning writers. Twice a year, in July and January, students attend a 10-day residency at MSU to join a community of writers for intensive study, workshops, readings, and lectures. More…