The Worcester Review


Type Of Organization
Magazine
Mission Statement / Editorial Focus
The Worcester County Poetry Association (WCPA) created the inaugural issue of The Worcester Review (TWR) in 1972. Since then the journal has evolved to celebrate the rich literary history of Central Massachusetts, enhance it with work from beyond that region, and serve as a conduit to promote that richness to a national audience. It has fluctuated between an annual and a semi-annual journal since that time. Using the bylaws of the WCPA as guide, TWR often features an aspect of the cultural history of the Greater Worcester region, that is, having a connection with Central New England. TWR also publishes the winners of the WCPA contests for area and member poets and also publishes critical essays with a Central New England reference. A major task of the editors is to select work for publication, drawn locally and across the globe from open submissions so that its readers become acquainted with the world of poetry within and beyond the Worcester area. The editorial board is designed to balance those who have established a history of creative work and those who have established a history of critical work. In this way the work we publish reflects a consensus of those views. Finally, with the supplement of a full-color section to its pages, TWR will also strive to showcase the work of regional visual artists.

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Is Your Group Affiliated With A University, Portal Or Other Agency?
yes
If Yes, Please Name
The Worcester County Poetry Association
Primary Editor/Contact Person
Katharine McIntyre
Contact Title
Managing Editor
Publishes
Submissions Policy
Open Submissions Periods: POETRY: April 1 - June 30 October 1 - December 15 FICTION: September January What you can submit: POETRY: Up to 3 poems. Please submit only once per reading period. FICTION: Short stories up to 5,000 words. Submit no more than one story per reading period.
Accepts Unsolicited Submissions
Yes
Author Payments
Year Founded
1972
Average Print Run
500
Total Circulation
300

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