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The award-winning literary journal of The Ohio State University, The Journal contributes significantly toward the literary landscape of Ohio and the nation. The Journal seeks to identify and encourage emerging writers while also attracting the work of established writers to create a diverse and compelling magazine. The Journal has recently had poems reproduced in the Best American Poetry anthology. We are interested in quality fiction, poetry, nonfiction, and reviews of new books of poetry and prose.

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Country of Publication & Year Established

United States Established in 1973

Publication Media & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 2 x per year.
Print Publication Print PublicationPublished 2 x per year.

Fiction Open
Audience:
Open to a broad Audience.
Genres:
General General
Styles:
Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary.
Topics:
Open to all/most Topics.
Types/Lengths:
TypeLength Details
Flash Fiction Flash FictionNo specific word count limits known (our definition: up to 1000 words).
Short Story Short StoryNo specific word count limits known (our definition: 1000 to 7500 words).
Novelette Novelette7,500 - 10,000 words.
Novel Excerpt Novel ExcerptUp to 10,000 words.
Payscale:
We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
No monetary payment No monetary payment.
Submissions:
ElectronicPostalReprintsSimultaneousMedia
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Nonfiction Open
Audience:
Open to a broad Audience.
Styles:
Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary, Personal.
Topics:
Literature/Books (Theory/Analysis/Criticism), Politics/Political Science, Society/Culture.
Types/Lengths:
TypeLength Details
Interview Interview1,500 - 3,000 words.
Review ReviewUp to 1,200 words.
Essay EssayUp to 6,000 words.
Payscale:
We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
No monetary payment No monetary payment.
Submissions:
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OK No No OKText format submissions
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Poetry Open
Audience:
Open to a broad Audience.
Genres:
General General
Poetry Forms:
Open to all/most Forms.
Styles:
Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary.
Topics:
Open to all/most Topics.
Types/Lengths:
TypeLength Details
Poem PoemNo line limits known; 3 - 5 pieces.
Payscale:
We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
No monetary payment No monetary payment.
Submissions:
ElectronicPostalReprintsSimultaneousMedia
OK No No OKText format submissions
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Visual Art Open
Audience:
Open to a broad Audience.
Art Media:
Open to all/most Art Media, including: Photography.
Art Styles:
Open to all/most Art Styles.
Topics:
Open to all/most Topics.
Types/Lengths:
TypeLength Details
Artwork Artwork6 - 10 pieces.
Photo Essay Photo EssayNo image limits known.
Payscale:
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No monetary payment No monetary payment.
Submissions:
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The Journal Contests DNQ Charges fees for all submissions
The Journal Non/Fiction Collection Prize Charges fees for all submissions
The Journal/Charles B. Wheeler Poetry Prize Charges fees for all submissions

Dates

Last Updated: 22 Dec 2021
Last Checked: 20 Jan 2022 We check each active listing's guidelines page for changes once a month (if compliant).
Last Audited: 22 Dec 2021 We audit each active listing twice a year.
Date Added: 10 Feb 2006

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