About
Southern Cultures is an academic journal about the history and cultures of the U.S. South, published by UNC Press with the Center for the Study of the American South for readers in the South and beyond. Southern Cultures welcomes thoughtful submissions year-round on all things southern—from essays and articles to poetry, memoir, photo essays, features, and interviews & oral histories. We are not interested in work that venerates an old (or new) white South, promotes a southern nation, or pines for the days of the Confederacy. The plural “cultures” in our name is intentional and is meant to recognize a region of many peoples, histories, memories, and interpretations.
Peer Review: This publication uses peer review for some or all submissions. Check for details.
Country of Publication & Year Established
 United States |
Established in 1993 |
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Publication Medium & Frequency
| PPrint Publication | Print Publication | Published 4 x per year. |
Nonfiction Open
- Dates:
Open to nonfiction submissions through 20 February 2023* (approx. 20 days from now). 0
- Audience:
- Open to a broad Audience, including: People in a specific region, Scholars.
- Styles:
- Open to all/most Styles, including: Academic, Mainstream, Personal.
- Topics:
- Lifestyle (Food and Drink, See guidelines), Memoir (See guidelines), Music (See guidelines), Place/Regions (Specific region), Other (May vary, See guidelines).
- Theme(s):
| Theme | Deadline | Track |
|---|
| The Gothic South | 20 Feb 2023* | 0 |
- Types/Lengths:
| Type | Length Details |
|---|
| RArticle Article | 3,750 - 5,000 words. |
| YEssay Essay | 2,000 - 3,500 words. |
| YEssay Essay | 3,750 - 5,000 words. |
| ZNarrative Nonfiction Narrative Nonfiction | 2,000 - 3,500 words. |
- Payscale:
- We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
| NNo monetary payment No monetary payment. |
- Submissions:
| Electronic | Postal | Reprints | Simultaneous | Media |
|---|
| OK | No | No | No | Text format submissions |
- Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.
* We do not know the time and/or timezone, so we cannot be more precise. Submit early to avoid disappointment.
Poetry DNQ
This project does not qualify to be listed at Duotrope in this category. Reason: They do not accept unsolicited submissions of poetry.
Visual Art Open
- Dates:
Open to visual art submissions through 20 February 2023* (approx. 20 days from now). 0
- Audience:
- Open to a broad Audience, including: People in a specific region, Scholars.
- Art Media:
- Photography.
- Art Styles:
- Open to all/most Art Styles.
- Topics:
- Lifestyle (Food and Drink, See guidelines), Music (See guidelines), Place/Regions (Specific region), Other (May vary, See guidelines).
- Theme(s):
| Theme | Deadline | Track |
|---|
| The Gothic South | 20 Feb 2023* | 0 |
- Types/Lengths:
| Type | Length Details |
|---|
| EPhoto Essay Photo Essay | 10 - 25 photos. |
- Payscale:
- We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
| NNo monetary payment No monetary payment. |
- Submissions:
| Electronic | Postal | Reprints | Simultaneous | Media |
|---|
| OK | No | No | No | Image format submissions |
- Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.
* We do not know the time and/or timezone, so we cannot be more precise. Submit early to avoid disappointment.
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