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Last checkedThe Kenyon Review is a literary journal publishing previously unpublished fiction, essays, poetry, flash fiction, excerpts, and translations.
Response time info: within six months of receipt
Read the full guidelines at kenyonreview.org↗Submission calls
Previously unpublished fiction and excerpts up to 7,500 words; flash fiction is accepted separately, up to three pieces of 1,000 words each. The portal is open September 1–30, 2026. Translations should be submitted to the corresponding genre.
Previously unpublished flash fiction: up to three pieces, up to 1,000 words each, formatted and submitted as a single document. The portal is open September 1–30, 2026.
Previously unpublished essays and nonfiction excerpts up to 7,500 words. The portal is open September 1–30, 2026. Translations should be submitted to the corresponding genre.
Previously unpublished poetry: up to six poems, formatted and submitted as a single document. The portal is open September 1–30, 2026. Translations should be submitted to poetry when appropriate.
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