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Rockford Review

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About the magazine

The Rockford Review, published by the Rockford Writers' Guild since 1947, is one of the longest-running independent literary journals in the United States. Founded in the post-war Midwest, it has maintained a steadfast commitment to accessible, well-crafted poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction, with a particular openness to emerging and regional voices. Its pages reflect a democratic literary ethos: while not avant-garde, the journal prizes clarity, emotional resonance, and narrative integrity over trend-driven experimentation.

Editorial focus

Rockford Review prefers interior rhyme in poems, as opposed to rhymed endings, and nonviolent, nonvulgar prose. Write about topics that have meaning.

PoetryFictionCreative Nonfiction

Submitting your work

Reading periodJul 15 to Oct 15
Reading feeNo
PaymentContributor copies only
Response time3 to 6 months
Simultaneous submissionsYes
Unsolicited submissionsYes

Submit polished, conventional work in poetry (up to 5 poems), fiction (under 3,000 words), or creative nonfiction. The editors value clear narrative arcs, vivid imagery, and authentic voice over irony or metafiction. Simultaneous submissions are accepted with immediate notification of acceptance elsewhere. Reading periods are typically September–May; response times average 2–4 months. Include a brief cover letter and SASE for postal submissions, though electronic submissions via the website are preferred. No fees for standard submissions.

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Submission calls

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OpenDeadline · 2026-10-15

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