New Ohio Review operates as a literary journal with a membership model that structures both access and support. This call is specifically for fiction, with a firm limit of one story per submission and a maximum length of 20 pages. The journal accepts cross-genre and unusually formatted work, though it notes that page width and font size are restricted, which may affect certain experimental layouts. Submissions must be typed, double-spaced, and saved as .doc or .docx files, with the author's email address, mailing address, and genre indicated at the top of the manuscript. The $21 fee is not a reading charge alone; it confers membership, which includes the next two issues of NOR and the ability to submit up to six times a year, even during non-reading periods. After this initial paid submission, subsequent submissions are free through the "Subscriber/Member Submissions" category. This structure rewards ongoing engagement and provides a tangible return in the form of the journal itself. The editors seek fiction that demonstrates craft and seriousness, whether in traditional or cross-genre modes. There is no stated prize or publication guarantee, but the membership model suggests a commitment to sustaining a readership and a community of writers. The deadline is exact: July 1, 2027. Work received after that date will not be considered under this call.