Northern Appalachia Review

About

The Northern Appalachia Review seeks to convey the character of the people and places of Northern Appalachia by publishing literature that best represents the region as both distinct from and part of greater Appalachia.
The Northern Appalachia Review is a catalyst to inspire more novels, poetry, essays, history, memoir, drama, and other modes of literary writing that represent, in some way, our region. The exposure offered by the review will generate support for the authors of Northern Appalachia, ensuring that the voice of this remarkable part of the country is acknowledged, appreciated, and preserved.

Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to people of Northern Appalachia and those writing about that region.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States

Established in 2020

Publication Medium & Frequency

Print Publication Print Publication: Unknown publication frequency

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Statistics Synopsis

Regular Speed: Northern Appalachia Review's overall average response time is within a normal range for magazines.

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Dates:

Will be open to submissions from 14 April 2027* (approx. 219 days from now) through 15 June 2027.

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words; Up to 3 pieces.
Short Story: 1,000 - 7,500 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Agriculture/Agricultural Sciences: General, Fish and wildlife.
Literature/Books: Theory/Analysis/Criticism.
Nature/Environment.
Place/Regions: Specific region.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Online form.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

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Dates:

Will be open to submissions from 14 April 2027* (approx. 219 days from now) through 15 June 2027.

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:

Interview: Up to 1,000 words.
Review: Up to 500 words.
Essay: Up to 7,500 words.
Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 7,500 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Critical, Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Agriculture/Agricultural Sciences: General, Fish and wildlife.
Literature/Books: Theory/Analysis/Criticism.
Nature/Environment.
Place/Regions: Specific region.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Online form.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

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Dates:

Will be open to submissions from 14 April 2027* (approx. 219 days from now) through 15 June 2027.

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Poem: No line limits known; Up to 5 pieces.

Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Agriculture/Agricultural Sciences: General, Fish and wildlife.
Literature/Books: Theory/Analysis/Criticism.
Nature/Environment.
Place/Regions: Specific region.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Online form.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

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Northern Appalachia Review Submission Statistics

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We have received 7 reports from 7 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.

Days Reported

34 min | 60.8 mean avg | 66.0 median | 92 max days (24.7 std dev)

Other Information

Most recent response reported was received on 29 Jul 2026.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 09 Jun 2026.
Date compiled: 06 Sep 2026 17:48 UTC (4 hours, 52 minutes ago).

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Last Updated: 30 Jun 2026

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