the Under Review is an online literary journal committed to publishing literary fiction, poetry, and CNF WITH A SPORT SLANT, NOD, BACKDROP, OR UNDERCURRENT
Submissions are open twice a year (March-May 1: Summer Issue, and September-Nov. 1: Winter Issue)
the Under Review considers original, previously unpublished fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry. (This also excludes work published on any website, including author’s own site, from being submitted for consideration.)
Fiction and creative nonfiction submissions must be limited to 3,000 words. Novel and memoir excerpts are acceptable as long as they stand on their own. Short and flash forms are welcome in both CNF and fiction and up to three pieces in these forms, with the total number of words for all pieces combined not exceeding 3,000 is acceptable.
Poetry submissions must be limited to three poems or fewer.
Simultaneous submissions are acceptable, but the writer must withdraw the manuscript immediately if it has been accepted elsewhere
Entrants may submit only one submission per genre/category. It is preferred that entrants submit in only one genre per issue (creative nonfiction, fiction, or poetry). However, if submitting in more than one genre/category please communicate this in the cover letter to avoid clerical confusion.
the Under Review is an online literary journal committed to publishing literary fiction, poetry, and CNF WITH A SPORT SLANT, NOD, BACKDROP, OR UNDERCURRENT
the Under Review publishes twice a year (Winter and Summer)
Submissions are during two windows per year (March-May 1: Summer Issue, and Septeber-Nov. 1: Winter Issue)
the Under Review considers original, previously unpublished fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry with a sport edge, glance, or focus. (This excludes work published on any website, including author’s own site, from being submitted for consideration.)
Fiction and creative nonfiction submissions must be limited to 3,000 words. Novel and memoir excerpts are acceptable as long as they stand on their own. Short and flash forms are welcome in both CNF and fiction and up to three pieces in these forms, with the total number of words for all pieces combined not exceeding 3,000 is acceptable.
Poetry submissions must be limited to three poems or fewer.
Simultaneous submissions are acceptable, but the writer must withdraw the manuscript immediately if it has been accepted elsewhere
Entrants may submit only one submission per genre/category. It is preferred that entrants submit in only one genre per issue (creative nonfiction, fiction, or poetry). However, if submitting in more than one genre/category please communicate this in the cover letter to avoid clerical confusion.
