The Penwood Review

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The Penwood Review has been established to embrace high quality poetry of all kinds, and to provide a forum for poets who want to write intriguing, energetic, and disciplined poetry as an expression of their faith in God. We encourage writing that elevates the sacred while exploring its mystery and meaning in our lives.

Country of Publication

United States

Publication Medium & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: Published 2 x per year

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Collapse section Nonfiction Open

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: All religions.

Lengths:

Essay: Up to 750 words; Up to 2 pieces.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Literature/Books: Theory/Analysis/Criticism, See guidelines.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.
Media: Text.

Collapse section Poetry Open

We want serious, disciplined, high quality poetry. We are very open to new poets or those who have not been published before. Poetry may be written on any topic, whether it is overtly religious or not. Our aim is to publish poetry by those who have studied poetry and who understand how to craft language.

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: All religions.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

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

Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms, including: Blank verse, Formal verse, Free verse, Sestina, Sonnet, Villanelle.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Religion/Spirituality.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.
Media: Text.

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We have received 2 reports from 2 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.

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Most recent response reported was received on 17 Apr 2026.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 08 Apr 2026.
Date compiled: 16 Sep 2026 21:29 UTC (less than a minute ago).

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Last Updated: 09 Jul 2026

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