The Crossroads Review

This project is believed to be defunct. (January 2026)

About

We are two high school students driven by a shared passion for art, writing, and the incredible connections these forms of expression can create. Our vision was simple: to build a space where creativity could flourish and where individuals with similar passions could come together, inspire one another, and share their voices.
At The Crossroads Review, we believe in the transformative power of storytelling and the arts. Whether through poetry, prose, photography, or illustration, we aim to provide a platform for those who want to be seen and heard. Our magazine is more than a publication—it’s a community where ideas intersect, creativity thrives, and everyone has a place to express their individuality.
This is why we created The Crossroads Review: to celebrate creativity in all its forms and to connect like-minded individuals in pursuit of something meaningful. Thank you for joining us on this journey—we’re excited to see where it takes us!

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States

Established in 2024

Publication Medium & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: Unknown publication frequency

AI Policy

Human-created work only; no AI use allowed

Collapse section Fiction Believed Defunct

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words; Up to 3 pieces.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Methods: Duosuma submission manager. Email.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

Collapse section Nonfiction Believed Defunct

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:

Essay: Up to 1,000 words; Up to 3 pieces.
Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 1,000 words; Up to 3 pieces.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Methods: Duosuma submission manager. Email.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

Collapse section Poetry Believed Defunct

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Poem: No line limits known; Up to 3 pieces.

Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Methods: Duosuma submission manager. Email.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

Collapse section Visual Art Believed Defunct

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:

Artwork: Up to 3 pieces.

Art Media:

Open to all/most Art Media.

Art Styles:

Open to all/most Art Styles.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Methods: Duosuma submission manager. Email.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Image.

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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

0 min | 2.9 mean avg | 3.0 median | 6 max days (2.9 std dev)

Other Information

The editors will try to make a decision within 30 days.
Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day.
Most recent response reported was received on 08 Dec 2025.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 08 Dec 2025.
Date compiled: 16 Sep 2026 02:46 UTC (less than a minute ago).

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Last Updated: 22 May 2026