Southern Humanities Review, a longstanding literary journal with a humanities orientation, is currently reading nonfiction for print. The journal's mandate is to publish essays that speak to a general educated readership without recourse to specialized jargon, and its archive reflects a commitment to the essay as a serious form—whether memoir, reportage, or scholarly inquiry. This is not a venue for topical commentary or brand-adjacent personal writing; it is a journal that treats the essay as a vehicle for thought. The editors invite a wide range of nonfiction sub-genres: memoirs, personal essays, lyric essays, flash, research-based essays, literary journalism, travelogues, and scholarly essays. Translations are considered when accompanied by PDF scans of the original and written permission from the copyright holder where applicable. While there is no strict length limit, published essays generally run no more than 12,000 words. The journal accepts one essay per submission and asks that contributors wait for a response before submitting again. The reading period closes on November 2, 2026. A $3 fee applies. No AI or LLM tools may be used in the creation of submitted work. What the journal offers is print publication and the editorial attention of a review with a deep investment in the essay tradition. There is no cash prize or residency attached; the reward is placement in a journal that has, over decades, maintained a serious readership. Writers should approach this as they would any respected literary magazine: with the understanding that the work must stand on its own, addressed to readers who expect clarity, substance, and stylistic care.