Type Of Publisher
Magazine
Genres Published
Essays, Fiction, Poetry, Reviews, Translation, Visual Art
Year Established
1980
Address
Bowling Green, OH
Mission Statement / Editorial Focus
The people of Mid-American Review seek to publish works of fine literary art from a diverse body of artists. We are on the lookout for work that has the power to move and astonish us while displaying the highest level of craft.
We dedicate ourselves to encouraging, nurturing, teaching, and learning from the writers we meet through careful consideration of their work and meaningful dialogue. The writers in each issue shall include both well established poets and authors and brand new voices.
Accepts Unsolicited Submissions
Yes
Submission Guidelines URL
Reading Period
Year round
Response Time
1 - 5 months
Author Payments
copies, subscription
Contests
James Wright Poetry Award, Sherwood Anderson Fiction Award, Fineline Competition for Short Shorts/Prose Poems
Price Per Issue
9
Total Subscribers
1,200
Total Circulation
1500
Do You Have Any Cover Letter Advice?
We like to see full contact information and a list of what the submission contains. A brief bio of 25-50 words with education, select publications, and current job is fairly standard. If you've read something in MAR before that you particularly enjoy
What Do You Look For In A Submission?
MAR favors work with quirks, work which has strong craft attention but that also surprises or arrests. Overall attention to language, image, and character is important.
What Advice Do You Have For First-time Submitters?
Be patient. We receive several thousand submissions a year, almost all unsolicited, and we give each one personal attention. We often get behind, but we are always reading.
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