The Massachusetts Review

We are interested in all styles and subjects, from flash fiction and experimental writing to historical and realist fiction; one short story per submission, maximum 20 pages or 7500 words. Submissions are NOT accepted from May 1 to September 30. Submissions from BIPOC authors are accepted…

Articles and essays of breadth and depth, including discussions of art, music, dance, drama, and analyses of trends in literature, science, philosophy, and public affairs; one essay per submission, maximum 20 pages or 7500 words. Submissions are NOT accepted from May 1 to September 30. Submissions…

Public Affairs: Quarterly Print Journal—one essay per submission, maximum 20 pages or 7500 words. Online blog—short pieces (1000 words max) on urgent public affairs, op-eds, and work combining first-hand experience with history, politics, or theory. Unsolicited blog submissions carry a small…

Hybrid: May cross genres with fiction, nonfiction, poetry, or art; one text per submission, maximum 30 pages or 7500 words. Submissions are NOT accepted from May 1 to September 30. Submissions from BIPOC authors are accepted year-round by mail or email.

Translation: Fiction, poems, or essays accepted; follow guidelines for essays, fiction, and poetry. Translations accepted year-round by mail or email; otherwise, submissions are NOT accepted from May 1 to September 30.

Working Titles: Digital e-book series for prose longer than print edition (7,000–25,000 words) or work integrating visual/interactive elements unique to digital platforms. Submit via online manager by selecting 'Working Titles' as genre.

A poetry submission may consist of up to 6 poems; generally poems are less than 100 lines. Submissions are NOT accepted from May 1 to September 30. Submissions from BIPOC authors are accepted year-round by mail or email.