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About the magazine
The Cincinnati Review is a literary journal based in Cincinnati, Ohio, affiliated with the University of Cincinnati. Since its founding in 2003, it has published poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction by both emerging and established writers. The journal is known for its commitment to literary excellence and its role in fostering a vibrant literary community. Its core mission is to present work that is artistically ambitious, emotionally resonant, and formally inventive, without allegiance to any single aesthetic school.
Editorial focus
Since its inception in 2003, the Cincinnati Review has published many promising new and emerging writers as well as Pulitzer Prize winners and Guggenheim and MacArthur fellows.
PoetryFictionCreative NonfictionTranslation
Submitting your work
Reading periodMay 1 to May 31
Reading feeNo
PaymentCash
Response time3 to 6 months
Simultaneous submissionsYes
Unsolicited submissionsYes
Writers should submit polished work that demonstrates a strong command of craft and a distinctive voice. The journal accepts submissions via its online submission manager during designated reading periods, which are typically announced on its website and social media. Simultaneous submissions are permitted, but writers should notify the journal immediately if their work is accepted elsewhere. Reading fees may apply for certain submission categories, and fee waivers are often available for underrepresented writers. It is advisable to read several recent issues to understand the journal's aesthetic range before submitting.