The Headlight Review


Type Of Organization
Magazine
Mission Statement / Editorial Focus
The Headlight Review features new creative writing that demonstrates the persistent value of imaginative literature. We seek submissions that push the boundaries of form, language, plot, character, and prosody, especially from new and emerging writers of diverse backgrounds.

Social Media Platforms Used
Twitter, Instagram
Is Your Group Affiliated With A University, Portal Or Other Agency?
yes
If Yes, Please Name
Kennesaw State University
Primary Editor/Contact Person
Kurt Edward Milberger
Contact Title
Editorial Director
Contact Email
Publishes
essays, fiction, nonfiction, poetry, art, audio, video, gr_novel
Representative Authors
Andrew Plattner, Kurt Milberger
Submissions Policy
Please submit your manuscript with a short (1-3 sentences), third-person bio in the comment section. For all submissions, please ensure that you do not include your name or other identifying information on your submission attachment. We reserve First North American electronic serial rights only; all rights revert back to the author upon publication. We ask that any reprints include the acknowledgment of first publication in The Headlight Review. THR does not offer compensation for regular publication. Current students and recent graduates of Kennesaw State University, contest judges, and masthead members are not eligible to submit. KSU graduates become eligible to submit once 2 years have passed since graduation.
Accepts Unsolicited Submissions
Yes
Simultaneous Submissions Accepted
yes
Reading Period
Year round
Reporting Time
12 - 11 months
Author Payments
cash, copies
Contests
The Chapbook Prize The Anthony Grooms Short Fiction Prize
Number Of Paid Staff
3
Number Of Unpaid Staff
2
Year Founded
2017
Average Print Run
n/a
Total Circulation
5-6k unique site visits/year
Insitution
$Kennesaw State University
Back Issues Available
yes
Unsolicited Manuscripts Accepted
yes
Format
other
Average Number Of Pages
5

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