Literary Journal

Cola Literary Review

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About the magazine

Cola Literary Review is a literary journal affiliated with the University of South Carolina, founded to provide a platform for emerging and established writers. It publishes poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction, with a commitment to diverse voices and innovative writing. The journal has been a fixture in the Southern literary landscape, bridging academic and independent literary communities.

Editorial focus

Cola Literary Review, the annual print literary journal of the University of South Carolina MFA program, has published fiction, poetry and creative nonfiction since 1993. “Cola” is an affectionate abbreviation for Columbia, South Carolina, the city where the journal is based. (Formerly known as Yemassee Journal .)

PoetryFiction

Submitting your work

Reading periodSep 15 to Oct 15

Reading feeYes

PaymentContributor copies only

Response time3 to 6 months

Simultaneous submissionsYes

Unsolicited submissionsYes

Submit via Submittable during reading periods; simultaneous submissions are accepted with prompt notification. Familiarize yourself with recent issues to align with the journal's aesthetic, which favors well-crafted, voice-driven work over trend-driven pieces. Include a brief cover letter and adhere strictly to genre guidelines.

Because our editing team changes every academic year, we tend to have varied and eclectic tastes. Most of all, we want to see things that are fresh, daring, unusual, and original. We are proud to represent a diverse range of authors and hold special reading periods for Black and First American authors. Please check the website’s submission guidelines for the most up-to-date information.

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ClosedDeadline · 2026-09-15