Gordon Square Review, a publication of Literary Cleveland, holds two open reading periods each year:
- February 1 to March 31. Publication drops May 15.
- August 1 to September 30. Publication drops November 15.
Gordon Square Review pays writers $25 after publication.
Gordon Square Review considers works that have been previously published but are no longer available online or in-print. If work has been published on a personal blog or website, we request that it be taken down prior to publishing it.
Gordon Square Review welcomes works of translation; simultaneous submissions; and writing from writers from diverse backgrounds, voices, and experiences.
Gordon Square Review encourages writers to submit poetry, fiction, or brief nonfiction. For genre specific guidelines, please see below.
- Poetry Submission. Only include one poem in your submission.
- Fiction Submission. Only include one story in your submission. The word limit is 5,000 words (if fewer than 5,000 words, that is okay).
- Brief Nonfiction Submission. Only include one story or essay in your submission. The word limit is 1,000 words (if fewer than 1,000 words, that is okay).
GSR is seeking cover art for Issue 18!
Submit up to three high quality jpg images of work that has been previously created. Editors attempt to match the tone and content of the publications with the cover art, and we are interested in exploratory, contemporary, perhaps abstract, but always thought-provoking work. Please visit our Past Issues for previous artists and their work.
The selected artist will receive a $50 honorarium, and their bio will be featured online alongside their work. GSR will also promote the artist.
Please note: We are not looking to commission work.
The deadline to submit is October 31. Issue 18 will go live November 15.