Literary Journal
Southeast Review
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Editorial focus
Southeast Review is a nationally acclaimed literary magazine, first established in 1979 as Sundog, that gives voice to underrepresented and emerging writers on the same stage as well-established ones. They publish fiction, nonfiction, poetry, book reviews, interviews, and art across their print issues and online. Work from SER is anthologized or noted in Best American Essays, Best of the Net, Best New Poets, Best Small Fictions, and the Pushcart Prize Anthology.
Submitting your work
Writers should submit polished work that balances craft with a clear emotional or narrative core. The journal favors poems and stories that are grounded in vivid imagery and authentic voice, avoiding overly abstract or gimmicky approaches. For the Gearhart Poetry Contest, submit a single poem that showcases technical skill and a distinctive perspective; simultaneous submissions are accepted, but notify promptly if accepted elsewhere. Reading the journal's recent issues is strongly recommended to gauge tone and style.
We want to find work that is bold and fresh. We ask ourselves: is it unique, from other submissions we’ve read? Are there lines that we keep thinking about long after? Is it solidly structured and precise with its language?
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