Type Of Publisher
Magazine
Genres Published
Essays, Fiction, Poetry, Reviews, Visual Art
Year Established
2007
Address
IL, 60532-9033
Name
Vern Miller
Title
Publisher
Mission Statement / Editorial Focus
Fifth Wednesday Journal is an independent print literary magazine published twice a year. The first issue was released in November 2007. There are no paid staff, but 30 to 35 volunteer staff work on each issue. The twenty-first issue will be released in November 2017. There is no charge for submissions; submissions are accepted only through Submittable.
FWJ Plus is our online literary magazine, now three years old. It is also published twice a year and is available from our website, fifthwednesdayjournal.org.
More information, including the TOC and contributors' bios are available on our website.
Accepts Unsolicited Submissions
Yes
Do You Have Any Cover Letter Advice?
Be honest. Be direct. Confine it to publications and awards, accomplishments.
Do You Have A Favorite Unsolicited Submission Discovery Or Anecdote?
Lots of good stories. Not really a favorite.
Who Is Your Ideal Reader?
All readers are ideal. Just need more of them. We always enjoy comments from readers and flattering comments always move the author high on our list of favorite people.
