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Madrid Review

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About the magazine

The Madrid Review is an independent literary and arts journal founded in 2015 with the aim of fostering cross-cultural dialogue between Iberian and Anglophone traditions. Operating from Madrid, it publishes poetry, short fiction, essays, and visual art that engage with questions of translation, exile, and memory. The journal is known for its commitment to bilingual editions and for pairing emerging writers with established translators, creating a space where linguistic experimentation is treated as a critical practice rather than a niche interest.

Editorial focus

The Madrid Review is a new, volunteer-run, bilingual (English/Spanish) literary and arts magazine based in Madrid, Spain. It publishes poetry, fiction, art, and interviews worldwide, with a focus on new, emerging, and established writers, often featuring work connected to Spain & Beyond. It releases three to four issues per year, features a blog and podcast, and offers a Creative Writing Group for subscribers.

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Submitting your work

Reading periodJan 1 to Dec 31
Reading feeNo
PaymentContributor copies only
Response timeLess than 3 months
Simultaneous submissionsYes
Unsolicited submissionsYes

The Madrid Review accepts submissions year-round via its website, with occasional themed calls. Work should demonstrate a strong sense of voice and an awareness of translation as a creative act. Simultaneous submissions are permitted, but notify immediately upon acceptance elsewhere. Include a brief cover letter noting any relevant linguistic or cultural context. Response times typically range from four to eight weeks. Reading fees apply for some categories, with fee waivers available upon request.

The Madrid Review publishes work across borders—geographic, linguistic, and formal. That means we welcome voices from anywhere, but we are less interested in place and more interested in writing that's earnest, sincere.

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