Colorado Review

Open to: Writers whose work has been published by Colorado Review within the last two years should not submit.

Contemporary short fiction, not genre fiction, flash fiction, or short shorts. Generally 15–25 manuscript pages; one story per submission. Fiction submissions are accepted August 1 through March 31 and the current Submittable call ends April 1, 2027 at 6:00 AM.

Open to: Poets whose work has been published by Colorado Review within the last two years should not submit.

Poetry of any style; submit up to 7 poems totaling no more than 20 pages, or a long poem up to 10 pages. Lines should not exceed 65 characters. Poetry submissions are accepted August 1 through March 31 and the current Submittable call ends April 1, 2027 at 6:00 AM.

Open to: Writers whose work has been published by Colorado Review within the last two years should not submit.

Creative nonfiction, including memoir and personal essay, with contemporary themes; literary criticism is not wanted. Generally 20–25 manuscript pages, though shorter and longer pieces may be published. Read year-round; between May 1 and August 1, only nonfiction is read.

Book reviews of poetry and short story collections, novels, and literary nonfiction, generally published within the last year. Reviews should cover books from small independent publishers or university presses and new or emerging writers; aim for 750–1,000 words. Book reviews are considered year-round and reviewers receive a one-year subscription.