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New Croton Review

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About the magazine

The New Croton Review is a literary and arts journal rooted in the belief that rigorous editorial attention and a spirit of generous inquiry can foster meaningful connections between writers, artists, and readers. Founded as a platform for voices that might otherwise go unheard, the Review has cultivated a reputation for publishing work that is both formally adventurous and emotionally resonant, without succumbing to passing trends. Its pages are open to a wide range of genres and styles, but the common thread is a commitment to craft and a willingness to engage with the complexities of contemporary experience.

Editorial focus

First published in the summer of 2022, the New Croton Review (NCR) revives the original Croton Review , started in 1978 by poet Ruth Lisa Schecter. The current incarnation was born under the leadership of Jeanne-Noel Mahoney, its current editor in chief. It continues to be published by the Croton Council on the Arts (CCoA).

PoetryFictionCreative Nonfiction

Submitting your work

Reading periodJan 1 to Dec 31

Reading feeNo

PaymentNo payment

Response time3 to 6 months

Simultaneous submissionsYes

Unsolicited submissionsYes

Before submitting, read at least one recent issue to understand the range of work the Review publishes. They favor writing that demonstrates a clear command of language and a genuine investment in its subject matter, whether that subject is personal, political, or purely imaginative. Simultaneous submissions are generally accepted, but notify them promptly if your work is placed elsewhere. Include a brief, professional cover letter that situates your work without over-explaining it. Response times can vary, so patience is advised; if you haven't heard back after the stated period, a polite query is acceptable. Above all, trust the editors' discernment—they are looking for work that surprises and moves them, not work that merely fits a mold.

There are no submissions deadlines. We publish two issues/year, and accepted work goes into the next issue with space available.

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