The Cincinnati Review

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The Cincinnati Review is a literary journal publishing print and miCRo work, with submissions accepted during recurring periods and subject to eligibility restrictions.

Submission calls

fictionLiterary

Print-journal submissions generally open in September, December, and May, with periods opening on the first day of the month and closing when the submissions cap is reached, potentially within a few days. Previously published work is not considered, and only one submission per calendar year is allowed for each print genre unless invited.

nonfictionLiterary

Print-journal submissions generally open in September, December, and May, with periods opening on the first day of the month and closing when the submissions cap is reached, potentially within a few days. Previously published work is not considered, and only one submission per calendar year is allowed for each print genre unless invited.

poetryLiterary

Print-journal submissions generally open in September, December, and May, with periods opening on the first day of the month and closing when the submissions cap is reached, potentially within a few days. Previously published work is not considered, and only one submission per calendar year is allowed for each print genre unless invited.

otherLiterary

miCRo submissions are open whenever the editors do not have a backlog; the page states that backlogs are increasingly frequent. Previously published work is not considered. Payment is $25 for miCRo posts or special features.

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