Submission Guidelines

Connecticut Review is a semi-annual journal published since 1967 under the auspices of the Board of Trustees for the Connecticut State University. Connecticut Review invites submission of poetry, literary plays, short fiction, translations, creative nonfiction, essays, interviews, academic articles of general interest, artwork and photography.

Editorial Policy
All work is read by our editors. Work may be additionally considered by students and assistants as part of the journal's educational function. Most of the work published in the journal is unsolicited. Any work solicited by one of our editors or submitted through the acquaintance of one of our editors will be submitted by the other editors on the board for a decision.

Writing Submission Guidelines

• Work should be 2,000 to 4,000 words.
• Submit two copies of each piece.
• The first page of each poem, story, essay or other should include the name, address, phone number, and e-mail address in the upper left corner.
• Poets should submit no more than five poems.
• Translated work must be accompanied by appropriate written permissions from author or publisher.
• Typed manuscripts should be on 8.5 x 11 paper in MLA style when appropriate.
• Each submission must be accompanied by a brief autobiographical statement.
• Send SASE for reply only. Manuscripts will be recycled. Mail without a return address on the outside envelope will not be opened.
• Submissions accepted September 1 through May 15 only.

Photography and Artwork Submission Guidelines

• Photography and artwork should be submitted as slides or transparencies. The title, date of composition, size of original, medium, and name and address of the artist should be indicated. Black and white photography and art work should be labeled in the same way. Work with vertical orientation is preferred and orientation should be indicated.
• Each submission must be accompanied by a brief autobiographical statement.
• Send SASE for reply only. Manuscripts will be recycled. Mail without a return address on the outside envelope will not be opened.
• Submissions accepted September through May 15 only.

Send all submissions to:
Connecticut Review
Connecticut State University System
39 Woodland Street
Hartford, CT 06105-2337

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