The Under Review positions itself as a venue for fiction and creative nonfiction that values concision and self-contained narratives. The journal accepts short stories, flash pieces, and excerpts from novels or memoirs, provided each excerpt stands alone. This call is for general submissions, not a themed issue, suggesting an openness to a broad range of styles and subjects within the specified word limit. The submission guidelines indicate a clear preference for brevity: prose must not exceed 3,000 words, and writers may submit up to three flash or short pieces as long as the combined word count remains within that limit. Poetry submissions are capped at three poems. Simultaneous submissions are permitted, but writers must withdraw immediately upon acceptance elsewhere—a standard professional courtesy that underscores the journal's expectation of timely communication. A reading fee of $3 (300 cents) applies to all submissions. While the fee is modest, it is a consideration for writers, particularly those who submit widely. The journal does not specify payment or prize for publication, so contributors should anticipate publication without monetary compensation. The deadline is fixed for November 1, 2026, giving writers ample time to prepare and submit their work.