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Long River Review

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About the magazine

Long River Review is the literary and arts journal of the University of Connecticut, founded in 1998 and entirely student-run. It publishes poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and visual art from emerging and established voices, with a particular openness to work that explores the intersections of identity, place, and memory. The journal's ethos is grounded in a commitment to literary craft and a belief that student editors can curate work of genuine consequence, not merely campus-adjacent writing. Each annual issue is assembled through a collaborative, workshop-like editorial process, and the journal maintains a national submission window alongside its campus programming.

Editorial focus

Founded in 1997, the Long River Review is an annual journal of literature and art staffed by undergraduates at the University of Connecticut. Today, Long River Review is dedicated to championing the best work from emerging writers and artists around the globe in its annual print journal.

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Submitting your work

Reading periodSep 15 to Dec 15

Reading feeNo

PaymentContributor copies only

Response time3 to 6 months

Simultaneous submissionsYes

Unsolicited submissionsYes

Submit during the annual reading period, typically open from fall through early spring. Read several past issues online to understand the journal's aesthetic range—it favors precise, image-driven work over trend-driven or overly conceptual pieces. Simultaneous submissions are accepted with prompt notification, and the editors appreciate a brief cover letter that situates your work without over-explaining it. Expect a response within three to five months; if you haven't heard back by then, a polite query is appropriate. The journal does not charge submission fees, and it nominates for Pushcart and other prizes, so include prior publications if relevant.

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ClosedDeadline · 2026-09-15