Open Call for Submissions

Submission Guidelines

Language / Format Requirements: All submissions must be in English and must be previously unpublished. A written transcript must accompany spoken word recordings. We do not accept translations of previously published works.

Simultaneous Submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed, as long as we are notified if the piece is accepted for publication elsewhere.

Submission Limits: Individuals are limited to one submission per person with the following work guidelines:

• Flash fiction: Less than 1,000 words. Max 2 per submission.

• Prose/Essay: Less than 4,000 words. Max 1 per submission.

• Poetry: Max 3 poems per submission.

• Spoken word: Max 2 minutes of audio recording per submission.

• Visual art: Must be available in 300 dpi resolution. Max 3 pieces per submission.

Revisions: Please do not send revisions. We will publish all content as received, so please review copy carefully prior to submission.

Copyright: Big Wing Review holds first serial rights for material that we publish (see here for info on what this means). The copyright automatically reverts to the author upon publication. All work may be permanently archived online. We ask that Big Wing Review be acknowledged in any subsequent publication of the work.

Payment: $5 per published poem, artwork, or spoken word piece. $10 per fiction, essay, or prose work.

Other Questions? Contact submissions@bigwingreview.com