Michigan Quarterly Review, a print journal with a long-standing institutional presence, invites general submissions for its 2026 reading period, running from January 1 to April 1 and August 1 to November 1. This call encompasses prose, poetry, and translation, with all nonfiction submissions automatically considered for MQR Online. The journal maintains a six-month average turnaround, though it may extend longer, and requests that submitters refrain from querying until a year has passed. A $3 fee applies to submissions, and all queries should be directed to mqr@umich.edu. Accepted prose and poetry are funneled into distinct prize considerations: all stories accepted for publication are passed to a judge as finalists for the $2,000 Lawrence Prize, while poems by early career writers—those without a full-length collection—are considered for the Page Davidson Clayton Prize. There is no additional fee for prize entry beyond the initial submission. Translations are also welcomed, with specific guidelines to be followed as outlined by the journal. The journal's curatorial vision favors prose under 7,000 words, double-spaced with unjustified right margins, and poetry submissions of up to six poems in one document not exceeding twelve pages. This structure reflects a commitment to careful reading and presentation, ensuring that each piece receives considered attention within the print and online contexts.