Southwest Review has long been a fixture in the American literary landscape, publishing emerging and established voices since 1915. Based at Southern Methodist University, the journal has a storied history of presenting work that is both formally accomplished and emotionally resonant. Its pages have featured writers such as William Faulkner, Katherine Anne Porter, and more recently, a host of contemporary poets and essayists. The journal is committed to literary excellence across genres, without allegiance to any single school or style. The submission call is open to all writers, though the journal maintains a particular interest in work that engages with the culture, history, and landscape of the American Southwest, broadly construed. That said, Southwest Review is not a regional publication; it publishes work of national and international scope. The editors seek fiction that is character-driven and nuanced, poetry that is attentive to language and image, and nonfiction that is thoughtful and well-crafted. There is no fee to submit, and the journal pays contributors upon publication. For the creative practitioner, Southwest Review offers a platform with a long tradition of editorial care. Submissions are read by a dedicated staff, and accepted work benefits from the journal's production values and distribution. The review is distributed to subscribers and libraries, and its content is indexed in major databases, ensuring that published pieces reach a wide readership. The journal's commitment to literary quality makes it a desirable venue for writers seeking a serious, discerning audience.