Literary Journal

Montréal Review

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About the magazine

The Montréal Review is an online journal of arts, culture, and ideas founded in 2009. It publishes essays, interviews, criticism, and creative work that engage with contemporary thought across disciplines. With a commitment to intellectual rigor and clarity, the Review serves as a platform for both emerging and established voices, fostering a community of readers and writers interested in the life of the mind.

Editorial focus

The Montréal Review features long-form critical essays, book reviews, commentary and interviews, photo essays, short stories and poetry. It is illustrated with contemporary and classic art by Canadian and international artists. Contributors to the magazine include Pulitzer Prize winners, thought leaders and opinion makers, world-class journalists and academics.

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Reading periodJan 1 to Dec 31

Reading feeNo

PaymentNo payment

Response timeLess than 3 months

Simultaneous submissionsYes

Unsolicited submissionsYes

Before submitting, familiarize yourself with the Review's tone and scope by reading recent issues. They welcome well-crafted essays, interviews, and reviews that offer fresh perspectives. While they accept unsolicited submissions, ensure your work is polished, original, and aligns with their interdisciplinary focus. Simultaneous submissions are generally accepted, but notify them promptly if your work is placed elsewhere. Response times vary, so patience is advised.

We give priority to book reviews and long-form critical essays in philosophy, art, literature, history and religion. We also accept texts in political and economic theory, environment, and ethics.

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