Lit Cleveland & Gordon Square Review

Submitting your work

GSR accepts submissions of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction through Submittable during biannual reading periods (typically fall and spring). They welcome simultaneous submissions but request immediate notification of acceptance elsewhere. Writers from the Midwest and underrepresented backgrounds are especially encouraged. Before submitting, familiarize yourself with the journal's aesthetic by reading recent issues online; GSR favors work that is emotionally resonant, structurally clear, and attentive to language. Include a brief cover letter with your submission, and adhere strictly to genre guidelines (e.g., up to 5 poems, 5,000 words for prose). Response times vary, but generally range from 1-3 months.