Northwest Review, a literary journal with a distinguished history of publishing innovative prose and poetry, invites submissions of creative nonfiction for its forthcoming 55.1 issue. The journal has long been a home for work that challenges conventional boundaries, and this call reaffirms its commitment to the essay as a vital and elastic form. The reading period is exact: November 2, 2026. There is a $3 fee to submit. The editors welcome all forms of creative nonfiction—personal essays, memoir, literary journalism, lyric, hybrid, and experimental—with a word count between 1,000 and 9,000 words. Only one essay per reading period is permitted. This is not a contest; it is an open call for publication. No prize is offered, but accepted work will appear in the journal, joining a lineage of serious literary achievement. The curatorial vision is inclusive of diverse approaches, yet unified by a regard for craft and intellectual rigor. The journal does not prescribe a theme, but seeks writing that demonstrates control of language, depth of insight, and a willingness to explore the form's possibilities. Submitters should understand that the review values work that is as thoughtful in its construction as it is in its content.