Submission Guidelines

Literary journal of the University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS.  Publishes fiction, poetry, creative non-fiction, black and white artwork and photographs (8"x11" max.). Magazine, 6" x 9"; 126 pages; annual, established 1995. Circulation: 1000.

Recently published works by Jack Pendarvis, Gary Short, Michael Blumenthal, Nick Flynn, Kim Addonizio, Randall Keenan, Brad Watson, and Jake Adam York.  

Reading period is July 15 - November 1.  Receives 200 ms/month, publishes 4-6 stories and 10-20 poems per issue.  Responds in 2-4 months to manuscripts.

Single issue, $10; subscription rate, $8/year; sample copy, $5.

Needs:  Fiction, poetry, non-fiction of all varieties. New and established writers.  No genres, just quality work.

Payment/Terms:  Pays two contributor's copies.  Acquires first North American serial rights.

Submit:  Fiction, non-fiction, poetry: send complete manuscript (disposable copy) addressed to appropriate editor.  Artwork: send a quality reproduction (no originals, please), size 8" x 11" or smaller.  Write "artwork/photography enclosed" on the envelope. 

All submissions must include a cover letter including brief bio and SASE for response only.   We accept simultaneous submissions, but we do not accept electronic submissions unless the author lives outside the United States.

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Note:  If enclosing a subscription or sample copy request with your submission, please write "subscription/sample copy request enclosed" on the envelope to ensure your request is processed immediately.