TSLR Issue 9 (Spring/Summer 2025)
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We’re thrilled to announce that we’re now accepting submissions for our upcoming print issue of The Shanghai Literary Review. This is your chance to share your work with a vibrant literary community and have it featured in our next print publication.
Submission Period: 1 January 2025 – 31 January 2025
We welcome submissions of fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, art, book reviews, interviews, and criticism. Whether your writing explores themes of identity, community, love, loss, or the world around us, we encourage you to submit pieces that are bold, inventive, and deeply resonant.
What We’re Looking For:
- Fiction
- Poetry
- Creative Nonfiction
- Art
- Translation
- Book Reviews
- Interviews
- Criticism
Submission Guidelines:
- Fiction: Up to 5,000 words
- Poetry: Up to 5 poems
- Creative Nonfiction: Up to 5,000 words
- Art: Photography, photo essay, collage, painting, sketch, etc.
- Translation: Translation into English of any poetry, essay or short fiction from any language, along with the original text
- Book Reviews: Approximately 1,000 words
- Interviews: Long- and short-form interviews are considered.
How to Submit:
- Submit your work via the Submittable portal below.
- Include a short cover letter (optional), with a brief bio and any relevant publication history.
- Please only submit once per category (i.e., one fiction, one poetry, or one nonfiction submission).
- Formatting: Please submit all work in standard manuscript format (12-point font, double-spaced, .doc or .docx preferred).
- Simultaneous Submissions: We accept simultaneous submissions, but please notify us immediately if your work is accepted elsewhere.
What We Offer:
- Contributors will receive one complimentary print copy and a special discounted rate for subsequent print copies.
- Your work will be considered for publication in TSLR Issue 9.
We can’t wait to read your work!