Mighty River Short Story Contest Mighty River Short Story Contest Deadline: August 1, 2008 About the contest: We're searching for the best short story relating in some way to the Mississippi River, the River Valley, or a sister River: its landscape, people, culture, history, current events, or future. Semi-finalists will be chosen by a regional team of published writers. The fi nal manuscript will be chosen by Susan Swartwout, publisher of Southeast Missouri State University Press. Winner receives an award of $500 and publication in Big Muddy: A Journal of the Mississippi River Valley. Winner will be announced October 1, 2008. Mail manuscripts to: MRSS Contest Southeast Missouri State University Press MS 2650, One University Plaza Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 1.what is the announcement about? 2 when Will the contest be closed? 3.what must the short stories relate to? 4.who Will choose the semifinalist ? 5.who Will choose the finalisist? 6.what are the prizes for the winners ? 7.when Will the results of the contest be announced? 8.where can be send our Manuscrip?​