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Jet Fuel Review

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About the magazine

Jet Fuel Review is a literary journal based at Lewis University in Romeoville, Illinois, founded in 2011 by students in the university's Master of Arts in English Studies program. The journal was established with a dual mission: to provide a rigorous editorial training ground for graduate students and to publish compelling contemporary poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and visual art from both emerging and established voices. Its name signals both energy and sustenance—a commitment to work that propels the reader forward while offering something of substance. Over its more than a decade of continuous publication, Jet Fuel Review has maintained a biannual reading period and a reputation for curatorial attentiveness, with each issue shaped by the collective discernment of its student editors under faculty guidance.

Submitting your work

Reading periodCloses in 11 days

Writers should approach Jet Fuel Review with an awareness of its academic context and its commitment to craft. The journal reads submissions from September 1 to November 30 for its spring issue and from February 1 to April 30 for its fall issue, though these windows may shift slightly; always consult the website for current guidelines. Submit polished work that demonstrates a clear command of language and a distinctive perspective—the editors favor poems and prose that feel urgent and necessary rather than merely competent. Simultaneous submissions are accepted, but notify the journal immediately if your work is placed elsewhere. Because the editorial staff turns over annually, patience is advised; response times can extend to several months. Include a brief, professional cover letter and adhere strictly to formatting requirements. Above all, read an issue before submitting to understand the aesthetic range the journal cultivates.

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OpenDeadline · 2026-10-16

Jet Fuel Review — Artwork Fall 2026

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OpenDeadline · 2026-10-16

Jet Fuel Review — Fiction Fall 2026

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OpenDeadline · 2026-10-16

Jet Fuel Review — Poetry Fall 2026

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