149 Review is a new online journal of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction that celebrates writing with careful attention to craft: "Something as simple as a line-break can bring us to tears. Something as complex as rhythm can put us in a trance." They're looking for craft that's thoughtful and intentional, and for writing that " pushes the boundaries of literature" in meaningful ways.
149 Review launched in 2025, and since then they've published two online issues, with writing from twelve and thirteen contributors. Both the journal and the website as a whole are thoughtfully designed. The journal is published twice a year, in the summer and winter. They also offer craft essays and other craft resources, as well as a podcast about submissions.
149 Review is open to poetry submissions twice a year: from February 1 through April 30 for their summer issue, and August 1 through October 31 for their winter issue. Poets may send one submission per reading period. They are open to fiction and nonfiction submissions year-round, and authors in these categories should submit no more than once every three months.
Poets may submit three to five poems. Authors of fiction and creative nonfiction may send one short story or essay, 5,000 words or fewer (keeping in mind that they prefer stories and essays under 3,000 words).
Every issue, 149 Review awards a non-monetary prize to one poem, one story, and one creative essay with exceptional craft: "It takes an incredible amount of time to develop a command over one's craft toolkit, and as writers ourselves, we want to put that effort on display." All submissions are considered for these prizes. 149 Review also plans to nominate writing published in the journal for all the major anthologies.
149 Review accepts submissions via email, not online or by post. They accept simultaneous submissions, but ask that authors withdraw writing published elsewhere. They do not accept previously published work, and they do not
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