The Southern Review

Fiction, nonfiction, poetry and translation

Guidelines summary

Pays: $75 for the first printed page, $25 per page after, $300 maximum, plus copies and a subscription
Length: Rarely publishes over 10,000 words
Wants: Fiction, nonfiction, poetry and translation
Simultaneous submissions: Yes
Multiple submissions: Not stated
Reprints: No
Response time: Aims for six months
Submissions: Reads September 1 through January 1
Submission or entry fee: $4 service charge for online submissions
Rights: See guidelines
Also note: Not open to people currently or recently affiliated with LSU.
Last checked: October 31, 2026

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