The Baltimore Review is a literary magazine that has been publishing contemporary fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction since 1996. With a commitment to showcasing both emerging and established voices, the journal offers a platform for work that is formally inventive, emotionally resonant, and culturally engaged. While the magazine is based in Baltimore, it publishes writers from across the country and around the world, reflecting a broad aesthetic range. The review seeks submissions that demonstrate a mastery of craft and a distinctive perspective. The editors are attentive to language, structure, and the authenticity of the voice, whether in a short story, a suite of poems, or a personal essay. The journal does not adhere to a single thematic focus; rather, it values work that surprises, moves, and illuminates the human condition in its many facets. For this submission period, the Baltimore Review is open to general submissions in fiction, poetry, and nonfiction. While there is no specified prize or theme, the editors are consistently looking for writing that feels necessary and urgent. Accepted pieces will be featured in an upcoming issue, contributing to the magazine's ongoing conversation about literature and the arts.