Literary Publications for 2002

ANTIETAM REVIEW publishes short fiction, poems, and black and white photos.

Eligibility: Writers and artists who live in MD, WV, VA, PA, DE, or D.C. DEADLINE:

February 1 is end of 2002-03 Fall-Winter reading period. Literary Fiction, max 5,000

word limit. Poetry, no more than 30 lines. Submit up to 5 poems or one story at a time

MAIL: For guidelines, send SASE to Fiction/Poetry Editor, Antietam Review, 41 South

entry reading fee includes a 2-issue subscription (spring/fall) to one of the newest,

& quality literary journals, Arts & Letters. All submissions considered for publication.

DEADLINE: January 1 to April 30 (postmark). DETAILS: http://al.gcsu.edu/workshops.htm

BALTIMORE REVIEW seeks short stories and poetry. Send 1-5 poems or 1 story

(6,000 words maximum) and SASE to: Baltimore Review, P.O. Box 410, Riderwood,

MD 21139. The Baltimore Review is a 128-page, 6x9, perfect-bound biannual (winter

and summer) literary journal featuring stories and poetry of writers from the Baltimore

area and beyond. The BR, in bookstores and libraries, is sponsored by the Baltimore

Writers' Alliance, http://www.baltimorewriters.org/review.html founded 1980 to foster

the professional growth of writers in the Greater Baltimore area. Guidelines at Web.: http://www.bcpl.net/~hdiehl/ Email: hdiehl@bcpl.net

COMSTOCK REVIEW, 16th year of publication, will hold one open reading period

in 2032. DEADLINE: January 1 - March 15. Editors need rest/reflection after summer

contest this year only. Normally replies 6 weeks after end of reading period. Sometimes comments. Strongly prefer no simultaneous submissions. Interested in free/formal verse in understandable, grammatically Correct English. Metaphor, fresh imagery preferred. SASE for guidelines. MAIL: Comstock Review, Attn. 4956 St. John Dr., Syracuse, NY 13215. Web: http://www.comstockreview.org

THE GETTYSBURG REVIEW requests poems, short stories, personal essays in "noir" style for a special issue. Published quarterly, GR considers submissions of essays, essay-

reviews, fiction, poetry, and full-color graphics. DEADLINE: Submissions read September

through May. The main criterion for selection is quality. In the genre of poetry, both short

and long poems are of interest, including longer narrative poems. Fiction is generally in form

of short stories, and novel excerpts have been published. Essays can address any subject,

gracefully and in depth. MAIL with SASE to: Peter Stitt, Editor, The Gettysburg Review;

Gettysburg College; Gettysburg, PA 17325-1491 Web: http://www.GettysburgReview.com

THE KENYON REVIEW DEADLINE: June 1 Submissions due. MAIL: David Lynn, Editor, The Kenyon Review, 102 College Dr., Gambier, OH 43022-9623. Tel.: 740 427-5208. Web: http://www.kenyonreview.org

MERIDAN Spring issue seeks poetry and prose contributors. Pays minimum of $25

w/ additional pages earning up to $250. Guidelines at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/meridian

Poetry submissions should not exceed six poems; not likely to publish any "epic poetrty."

Fiction submissions have fewer than 6,000 words. Also sponsors a current competition in

poetry, fiction, non-fiction but entry fee is $15, with prize of $750 and publication in each

category. No electronic submissions. Send manuscripts to: Editor, Meridian, University of

Virginia, P.O. Box 400145, Charlottesville, VA 22904. Email: meridian@virginia.edu

Poetry, fiction, essays about Ohio or by Ohio writers past and present to be published in a Spring 2003 All-Ohio Edition. Send to All-Ohio Edition, Mid-American Review, BGSU English Dept., Bowling Green, Ohio 43403. Web: http://www.bgsu.edu/midamericanreview