We are open for submissions Sep 2 — Dec 2 !!!
We're looking for fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, interviews & reviews, and ART.
*Poetry submissions capped at 400 on a rolling basis; will reopen at the beginning of each month!
We are interested in quality fiction, poetry, nonfiction, photo essays, author interviews, and reviews of new books of poetry and prose. We impose no restrictions on category or type of submission for fiction, poetry, and nonfiction. Simultaneous submissions are accepted, but we ask that you notify us of this at the time of submission. We do not publish previously published work. Multiple submissions are not accepted and will not be read or responded to; please wait until you receive a response from us before submitting again. Please allow at least six months for a decision.
Recent contributors, please wait at least one year from when your work appears in The Journal before submitting again. Unfortunately, at this time we are unable to offer monetary payment to our contributors.
In order to comply with federal, state, and local laws (including the Ohio Public Records Act), as well as Ohio State policies, communications with The Journal may be required to be disclosed publicly.
Based in Columbus, Ohio, The Journal is committed to celebrating the incredible work of Ohio writers and artists. From Toni Morrison to Hanif Abdurraqib, Ohio has long been home to some of the most groundbreaking American writers. The Journal is proud to exist within such a vibrant literary community, past and present, and it is our mission to help give a platform to the voices shaping Ohio's future.
While general submissions open during the Fall and Spring, we welcome submissions from Ohio-based writers and artists year round! In an effort to increase access and opportunities for Ohioans, we are committed to publishing local writers and artists in every issue. Thank you, in advance, for sharing your work with us, and building community together.
In the title of your submission, please indicate what genre you are submitting.
NEW print issue 48.2!
50th Anniversary Issue of The Journal
The Journal t-shirt!
The Journal tote bag!
We’re interested in visual art of all media. We are looking for a cohesive suite of work that demonstrates a clear point of view. Please send 6 – 10 pieces of art in high-quality PDF and include a short, third-person bio with your submission.
Title your submission with the title you want for the whole body of work. One option is to title it "Selections From..." and include the name of your series. You may include an artist statement, but it is not required.
We do not consider works created with Artificial Intelligence.
You can visit our online archives to preview the type of work we've accepted in the past.
Simultaneous submissions are accepted, but we ask that you notify us of this at the time of submission and withdraw your submission immediately if it is accepted elsewhere.
We are NOT looking for visual poetry at this time - please direct your poetry submissions to the poetry section.
We do our best to offer you a response within six months of your submission. If you have not heard from us by that time window, please feel free to send us a check-in email at: art@thejournalmag.org.
particularly interested in reviews of new books or prose or poetry that have been published within
the last two years.
Simultaneous submissions are accepted, but we ask that you notify us of
this at the time of submission.
Please note: we cannot ship back issues internationally at this rate. If you would like a back issue shipped to your international address, please contact thejournal@osu.edu
More information about our back issues is available here:
http://thejournalmag.org/archives/category/issue
Available back issues include:
44.1 featuring work by Kyle Carrero Lopez, Hedgie Choi, JoAnna Novak, and Michael Wasson
43.3 featuring work by Taylor Byas, Alicia Mountain, Christina Harrington, and Kristy Bowen
43.1 featuring work by Carl Phillips, Rosebud Ben-Oni, Maureen Langloss, and Traci Brimhall
42.3 featuring work by Aidan Forster, Jessica Abughattas, Lia Purpura, and Lauren Goodwin Slaughter
42.1 featuring work by Dan Beachy-Quick, Luther Hughes, J.H. Bond, and Danny Thanh Nguyen
41.3 featuring work by Chen Chen, Lynn Melnick, Lydia Davis, Anthony Moll
41.1 featuring work by Rae Armantrout, Tiana Clark, Kathryn Nuernburger, and Abe Koogler
40.3, featuring work by Gillian Cummings, Kristina Marie Darling, Paige Lewis, Angela Voras-Hills
40.1, featuring work by Mary Ann Samyn, Aaron Apps, and Julie Hensley