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Fiction Week Literary Review

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About the magazine

Fiction Week Literary Review is an online publication dedicated to short fiction, founded with the belief that the short story remains a vital and dynamic form. The review emerged from the Fiction Week project, which began as a weekly reading series in New York City, and has since evolved into a digital journal committed to publishing work that is formally adventurous and emotionally resonant. Its core mission is to provide a platform for both emerging and established writers, with a particular emphasis on stories that challenge conventional narrative structures while maintaining a deep engagement with language and character.

Editorial focus

Fiction Week Literary Review seeks innovative fiction, fiction that breaks new ground by finding new ways to tell a story. Any length will be considered. Selections from novels will also be considered.

PoetryFictionCreative Nonfiction

Submitting your work

Reading periodJan 1 to Dec 31

Reading feeNo

PaymentNo payment

Response timeLess than 3 months

Simultaneous submissionsYes

Unsolicited submissionsYes

Writers should submit only previously unpublished short fiction, typically under 5,000 words. The editors appreciate stories that demonstrate a strong command of voice and a clear sense of purpose, avoiding genre clichés unless subverted with fresh insight. Simultaneous submissions are accepted, but please notify promptly if your work is accepted elsewhere. Include a brief cover letter with your submission, and allow up to three months for a response. Reading periods are announced on the website and social media; submissions outside these windows will not be considered.

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