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Baltimore Review

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#52 Overall · 53.2 ptsTier 3
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About the magazine

The Baltimore Review is a literary journal founded in 1996 with the aim of publishing outstanding poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction from both emerging and established writers. Based in Baltimore, Maryland, it has maintained a commitment to literary excellence and accessibility, offering both print and online editions. The journal's ethos is rooted in a belief in the power of language to illuminate the human experience, and it seeks to foster a vibrant literary community through its pages and public events.

Editorial focus

The mission of the Baltimore Review is to showcase Baltimore as a literary hub of diverse writing and promote the work of emerging and established writers from the U.S. and beyond. The journal publishes poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction in quarterly online issues and an annual print compilation.

PoetryFictionCreative Nonfiction

Submitting your work

Reading periodFeb 1 to May 31
Reading feeNo
PaymentCash
Response time3 to 6 months
Simultaneous submissionsYes
Unsolicited submissionsYes

Writers should submit their strongest, most polished work, adhering strictly to the journal's guidelines regarding genre, length, and formatting. The Baltimore Review values originality, emotional resonance, and craft. Simultaneous submissions are accepted, but writers should notify the journal promptly if their work is accepted elsewhere. Reading periods are typically open for several months each year, and submissions are accepted via the online portal. Familiarize yourself with the journal's aesthetic by reading recent issues before submitting.

Please make sure you read sample issues and the submission guidelines available on our website. Submit only through Submittable.

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Submission calls

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ClosedDeadline · 2026-10-01

Baltimore Review — Maryland Writers

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OpenDeadline · 2026-12-01

Baltimore Review — Creative Nonfiction Submissions

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OpenDeadline · 2026-12-01

Baltimore Review — Fiction Submissions

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OpenDeadline · 2026-12-01

Baltimore Review — Poetry Submissions

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OpenDeadline · 2027-02-01

Baltimore Review — Submissions

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Prize history

Past winners and selected work.

2024Dick Allen

2024Ned Balbo

2024Francesca Bell

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