Literary Journal

Dawn Review

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About the magazine

Dawn Review is an online literary and arts journal founded in 2020 with the aim of showcasing emerging and underrepresented voices. Its mission is to provide a platform for poetry, fiction, and visual art that engages with the complexities of contemporary life. The journal publishes quarterly issues and maintains a regular submissions window, emphasizing accessibility and inclusivity in its curation.

Editorial focus

The Dawn Review publishes poetry, prose, art, and hybrid submissions from emerging and established writers and artists. The editors curate each issue to amplify a diverse range of perspectives and showcase work that transcends genre.

PoetryFictionCreative Nonfiction

Submitting your work

Reading periodJan 15 to Mar 15

Reading feeNo

PaymentNo payment

Response timeLess than 3 months

Simultaneous submissionsYes

Unsolicited submissionsYes

Before submitting, carefully review the journal's aesthetic and previous issues to ensure alignment. Follow the submission guidelines precisely, including formatting and word limits. Dawn Review values work that is emotionally resonant and formally inventive, so avoid generic or overly familiar themes. Simultaneous submissions are accepted, but notify promptly if your work is placed elsewhere. Response times vary, so patience is appreciated.

We love writing that shows us something new—a new form, a new subject, a new combination of words. We want work that shows how solid surfaces are fluid, and in doing so reveals something truly permanent beneath the clamor. We crave voices that carve out a path forward. We read through hundreds of submissions each month, and we want to hear the strongest, most interesting distillation of our contributors’ voices.

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