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Freshwater Review

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About the magazine

The Freshwater Review is a literary and arts journal based at the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minnesota. Founded to provide a platform for emerging and established voices, it publishes poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and visual art. The journal is committed to fostering a vibrant literary community in the Upper Midwest and beyond, with a particular emphasis on work that reflects the natural world, social justice, and the human experience. Its mission is to curate compelling, accessible art that resonates with a broad audience while maintaining high literary standards.

Editorial focus

The Freshwater Review is a student led yearly publication featuring poetry, visual art, and short fiction from contributers all over the world. Submissions are free and are automatically entered in for the Rose Warner Prize consideration, a $250 award given to the best in all three categories (poetry, visual art, short fiction). Collegent editors collaborate in selecting, editing, and arranging these into a stunning small press literary magazine. All contributors are sent two copies. More information, including how to submit works, can be found on the website.

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Submitting your work

Reading periodDec 1 to Feb 15

Reading feeNo

PaymentContributor copies only

Response timeLess than 3 months

Simultaneous submissionsYes

Unsolicited submissionsYes

Writers and artists should review the journal's submission guidelines on its website, noting reading periods and genre-specific requirements. The editors appreciate work that is polished, evocative, and emotionally resonant. Simultaneous submissions are typically accepted, but notify promptly if your work is placed elsewhere. Include a brief cover letter with your submission, and ensure your contact information is current. Response times may vary, so patience is advised.

Poetry: submit up to four poems in a single document. All submissions will be considered for the Rose Warner Poetry Prize. There is no entry fee. Prose: submit up to two stories in a single document. The stories must not exceed 2000 words. All submissions will be considered for the Rose Warner Prize for Prose. There is no entry fee. Please check the website’s submission guidelines for the most up-to-date information.

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