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About the magazine
The Idaho Review is a literary journal based in Boise, Idaho, affiliated with Boise State University. Since its founding in 1998, it has published a wide range of contemporary fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction, with a particular emphasis on work that is both formally accomplished and emotionally resonant. The journal operates with a commitment to literary excellence and accessibility, aiming to showcase established and emerging voices from the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Its pages have featured writers such as Rick Bass, Ann Beattie, and Ron Carlson, reflecting a curatorial eye that values craft, narrative drive, and a sense of place without being provincial.
Editorial focus
The mission of Idaho Review is to publish strong, evocative work that belongs to the collective, vast community of writers. It is open to a wide range of literary works.
PoetryFictionCreative NonfictionTranslation
Submitting your work
Reading periodSep 8 to Nov 15
Reading feeYes
PaymentCash
Response time3 to 6 months
Simultaneous submissionsYes
Unsolicited submissionsYes
Writers should submit via the journal's online submission system, typically open during reading periods announced on the website. The Idaho Review favors fiction and nonfiction under 7,500 words and poetry of up to five poems. Simultaneous submissions are accepted with prompt notification of acceptance elsewhere. Given the journal's emphasis on craft, writers are advised to submit polished, narrative-driven work that demonstrates a strong sense of voice and attention to language. Response times can vary, so patience is recommended. Always review the most recent guidelines before submitting.
No genre fiction, please. Read a copy of our magazine before submitting.