Center for Appalachian Studies

Open to: Work must focus on Appalachia.

Scholarly articles focused on Appalachia are typically 5,000–12,000 words; submissions require a query first and invited manuscripts must be anonymized. Submissions are accepted year-round.

Open to: Work must relate to the Appalachian region.

Shorter critical think pieces related to Appalachia are accepted year-round. The page gives no word limit.

Creative nonfiction essays typically range from 800–2,500 words and often address the writer’s relationship with Appalachia, though other topics are welcome. Only unpublished work is considered; submissions are accepted year-round.

Open to: Interview subjects must be regional figures.

Interviews with regional figures should offer fresh insights and run 4,000–8,000 words. Submit a transcript with a brief description; submissions are accepted year-round.

Submit 3–5 unpublished poems in a single Word document or PDF. Poetry has reading periods from January 1 to January 31, 2027, and July 1 to July 30, 2027.