Delmarva Review See other projects related to this listing. This project is on indefinite hiatus. Check their site to find out whether this is a submission and/or publication hiatus. (December 2023) About Founded in 2008, Delmarva Review is a literary journal dedicated to the discovery and publication of compelling new fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction from emerging and established writers of all backgrounds. We publish annually, and promote various literary and educational events to inspire readers and writers who pursue excellence in the literary arts. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2007 Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 1 x per yearPrint Publication Print PublicationPublished 1 x per year Collapse section Fiction On Hiatus Our preference is literary writing. While the lines between literary and genre fiction continue to narrow, we are less interested in formulaic or purely plot-driven writing. We are more interested in skillfully written, excellent storytelling that engages on multiple levels. Within this perspective, genre writing is acceptable. We welcome most topics (with the exception of religious and political subjects); we are interested in work that addresses the importance of human freedoms and diversity, as well as writing that explores scientific and environmental subjects.Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: All nationalities.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words; Up to 4 pieces. Short Story: 1,000 - 6,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Nature/Environment: See guidelines. Science: See guidelines. Society/Culture: Ethnicity/Race, Social issues, See guidelines.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction On Hiatus Of special interest is the personal essay, memoir. We also seek science or environmental writing (literary, narrative, non-technical).Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: All nationalities.Lengths: Essay: Up to 1,000 words; Up to 4 pieces. Essay: 1,000 - 6,000 words. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 1,000 words; Up to 4 pieces. Narrative Nonfiction: 1,000 - 6,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Memoir. Nature/Environment: See guidelines. Science: General, See guidelines.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry On Hiatus We select memorable, evocative voices...poetry that reveals meaning and stimulates emotional response with each reading.Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: All nationalities.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: Up to 50 lines; Up to 6 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Nature/Environment: See guidelines. Science: See guidelines. Society/Culture: Ethnicity/Race, Social issues, See guidelines.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Visual Art On Hiatus Delmarva Review will consider photography or artwork for the cover from regional artists. Although we are much more than a regional publication, the cover art we seek derives from our namesake: the Delmarva Peninsula, an enchanting delta of wide-open spaces and diverse ecosystems cradled between the ocean and the Chesapeake Bay.Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: All nationalities.Lengths: Artwork: Art Media: Open to all/most Art Media, including... Illustration. Photography.Art Styles:Open to all/most Art Styles.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Image. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. 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