The North American Review is the oldest literary magazine in America
(founded in 1815) and one of the most respected. We are interested in
high-quality poetry, fiction, and nonfiction on any subject; however,
we are especially interested in work that addresses contemporary North
American concerns and issues, particularly with the environment, race,
ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and class. WE READ DURING THE
ACADEMIC YEAR.
We like stories that start quickly and have a strong narrative arc.
Poems that are passionate about subject, language, and image are
welcome, whether they are traditional or experimental, whether in
formal or free verse (closed or open form). Nonfiction should combine
art and fact with the finest writing.
Please submit no more than FIVE poems, one short story, two
short-short stories, or one essay (no more than 30 pages typically).
We DO NOT allow simultaneous submissions. We do not consider
previously published material or work currently in press elsewhere.
Please do not submit entire novels, collections of poems or stories,
or nonfiction books.
The status of your submission can be checked by logging back into the
submission system. We try to report on submissions within five months,
but we have a very small staff to read more than ten thousand pieces
each year.
We ask for first North American serial rights only. Copyright reverts
to the author upon publication. Acceptance may be in our print or
online issues. Contact us at nar@uni.edu with questions.
