Chestnut Review — Submissions
Overview
Chestnut Review operates as a literary magazine with an ongoing commitment to publishing new work in fiction, poetry, and nonfiction. Its rolling submissions policy reflects an editorial stance that prioritizes continuous engagement with contemporary writing over the episodic rhythms of contest-driven or themed reading periods. For the practicing writer, this means the opportunity to submit when the work is ready, rather than according to an external calendar. The magazine's purview is deliberately broad within its three genres, suggesting a curatorial interest in writing that is accomplished and resonant regardless of style or subject. While specific editorial preferences are not enumerated in the available information, the absence of a fixed deadline implies a reading practice attuned to the individual merits of each submission. Writers should understand that a rolling call places a premium on the manuscript itself—its craft, its voice, its necessity—rather than on thematic alignment with a predetermined issue. What Chestnut Review offers is publication in a literary magazine context, with the attendant validation and readership that entails. No fee or prize information is provided, and no submission materials are specified beyond the genres themselves. Prospective contributors should consult the magazine's website for complete guidelines before submitting. The essential fact remains: the door is open, and the editors are reading.