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We’re Reading!
Dear writers, far and wide, the minnesota review is now reading submissions! From now until November 1st, we will be looking at your prose and poetry submissions from our round table (actually, kind of a lopsided, hallow square) of dedicated editors. Since 1960, the minnesota review has published a range of talented writers from every … Continue reading We’re Reading!
One Reader’s Not-Quite-Manifesto on Poetry Selection for the Lit Magazine
Magazines have outlines for the kinds of work they want – format, delivery, length, and maybe a few general dos and don’ts (no genre pieces, no previously published, no rhyming, please do rhyme, etc.). Beyond that, the only indication anyone usually writers is to “read our previous issues” – which, while not bad practice, doesn’t … Continue reading One Reader’s Not-Quite-Manifesto on Poetry Selection for the Lit Magazine
Fall Reading Period Opens Friday (August 1)!
Our fall reading period opens Friday, August 1, and we're looking for your best fiction and poetry. Please remember that we won't be reading creative nonfiction during this reading period, and we never publish reviews of creative work. Please remember that the minnesota review has a new submission system! We will be accepting creative writing … Continue reading Fall Reading Period Opens Friday (August 1)!
Fall Reading Period Opens August 1!
Our fall reading period opens August 1, and we're looking for your best fiction and poetry. Please remember that we won't be reading creative nonfiction during this reading period, and we never publish reviews of creative work. We will be accepting creative writing submissions via our new online submission system. Critical authors may still send … Continue reading Fall Reading Period Opens August 1!
Welcome Back!
As we gear up for the new academic year, we've got a few exciting annoucements for you! First, if you missed our April announcement, we have a new online submission system managed by Submittable, available here. That's right, as a reminder, our fall reading period is open now (through November 1), and we're looking for … Continue reading Welcome Back!
Fall Reading Period Opens Thursday (August 1)!
Our fall reading period opens Thursday, August 1, and we're looking for your best fiction and poetry. Please remember that we won't be reading creative nonfiction during this reading period, and we never publish reviews of creative work. Please remember that the minnesota review has a new submission system! We will be accepting creative writing … Continue reading Fall Reading Period Opens Thursday (August 1)!
New Submission System
We are pleased to announce that starting today, April 2, the minnesota review will be accepting creative writing submissions via our new online submission system. Critical authors may still send submissions via email to editors@theminnesotareview.org. Please consider our submission guidelines before sending us your work: We only consider unpublished work. Please do not submit previously … Continue reading New Submission System
Spring 2013 Reading Period Closes April 1!
The close of our Spring 2013 reading period is Monday, April 1, less than a week away! If you are still mulling over whether or not to submit your work in this reading period, don't wait until the last minute! But if you do, here are a few hints to help you get through that … Continue reading Spring 2013 Reading Period Closes April 1!
Reading Period Now Open!
In case you missed the handy-dandy update on the left side of the page (or if you're reading this blog through an RSS feed), our reading period for creative writing is now open! You can submit your work for review by our editors at our submission site (http://www.cddc.vt.edu/host/TheMinnesotaReview/index.php/creativecritical/login). You will need to create a user … Continue reading Reading Period Now Open!
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