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The Upper New Review

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This project is on indefinite hiatus. Check their site to find out whether this is a submission and/or publication hiatus. (June 2024)

About

The mission of The Upper New Review is to seek out and foster place-based creative work in the watersheds of the world as an avenue for humans’ continued individual and collective growth toward ecological literacy and increased practice of environmental stewardship.

Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for some submissions. They charge fees for some submission periods.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States
Established in 2023

Publication Media & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication
Unknown publication frequency
Print Publication Print Publication
Unknown publication frequency

Collapse section Fiction On Hiatus

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Short Story: 1,500 - 7,500 words.
Novelette: 7,500 - 10,000 words.

Styles:

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

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Nature/Environment: Environmental issues, See guidelines.
Place/Regions: Specific region, See guidelines.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Submittable submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Media: Audio. Text. Video.

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:

Article: 1,500 - 10,000 words.
Essay: 1,500 - 10,000 words.
Narrative Nonfiction: 1,500 - 10,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Nature/Environment: Environmental issues, See guidelines.
Place/Regions: Specific region, See guidelines.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Submittable submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Media: Audio. Text. Video.

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Poem: No line limits known; Up to 4 pieces.

Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms.

Styles:

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

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Nature/Environment: Environmental issues, See guidelines.
Place/Regions: Specific region, See guidelines.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Submittable submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Media: Text.

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:

Artwork: Unknown number of pieces.

Art Media:

Open to all/most Art Media, including...
Drawing.
Illustration.
Mixed media.
Painting.
Photography.
Sculpture.
Environmental art.

Art Styles:

Open to all/most Art Styles.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Nature/Environment: Environmental issues, See guidelines.
Place/Regions: Specific region, See guidelines.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Submittable submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Media: Image.

Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.

The Upper New Review Submission Statistics

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Accuracy
We have received 1 report within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.

Other Information

The editors will try to make a decision within 60 days.
Do not query on the status of your submission before 180 days have passed.
Date compiled: 20 Sep 2026 05:04 UTC (less than a minute ago).

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The Upper New Review Global Essay Contest CLOSED  Charges fees for all submissions
Upper New Review Juried Show CLOSED  Charges fees for all submissions
The Upper New Review Mobile Media Contest CLOSED  Charges fees for all submissions
The Upper New Review Short Story Contest CLOSED  Charges fees for all submissions

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Dates

Last Updated: 20 Aug 2025

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