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.
Literary Cleveland Job Posting
Literary Cleveland is a nonprofit community of writers committed to bringing people into the world of words by providing educational writing opportunities at all levels, promoting new and existing literature of the highest quality, and advancing Northeast Ohio as a vital center of diverse voices and visions.
2026-2027 Residency Project Manager
Literary Cleveland is accepting applications for a part-time one-year Residency Project Manager to join our team. Applicants must reside in the Northeast Ohio area. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. No phone calls please.
Job Description
The Residency Project Manager oversees Literary Cleveland’s Breakthrough Writing Residency program. This includes coordinating the resident selection process, supporting residents and mentors, leading monthly meetings with the residency cohort, and assisting with special events. Other related duties may be assigned.
Responsibilities
Lead monthly residency meetings (Dec 2026-Nov 2027)
- Help coordinate and run the welcome and orientation meeting (Dec 2026)
- Schedule monthly residency meetings and send reminders (Jan-Nov 2027)
- Lead monthly cohort professional development meetings with staff support (Jan- Nov 2027)
- Ongoing support of residents and mentors (Jan- Nov 2027)
Special event support (June, Sep, Oct 2027)
- Assist with running the mid-year residency reading and info session (June 2027)
- Assist with coordinating the Inkubator panel with residents (Sep 2027)
- Assist with final residency reading in October 2027
Residency application review and selection (July-Aug 2027)
- Secure judges in each genre for application review (May 2026)
- Coordinate application review meetings and finalist selection with judges (July-Aug 2027)
- Send application acceptances and rejections (Sep 2027)
Coordinate with staff (Dec 2026-Nov2027)
- Communicate regularly with the program director and executive director (ongoing)
- Attend meetings or phone calls with staff as necessary (once per month)
Temporary Status
This is a temporary, at-will position that is expected to run from December 1, 2026 to November 30, 2027. No term of employment is offered or guaranteed. Contingent on funding and program needs, the temporary position timeline may be eligible for renewal under temporary at-will status or conversion to a non-temporary at-will status.
Deadlines/Outcomes
- Hold welcome and orientation meeting in early December 2026
- Lead monthly cohort meetings on mutually agreed upon schedule
- Support mid-year residency reading and info session in June 2027
- Coordinate Inkubator presentation for September 2027
- Secure application judges by May 2027
- Determine application finalists by end of August 2027
- Schedule October final reading by end of August 2027
- Hold final reading before the end of October 2027
Compensation and Status
$50/hour for 10 hours per month on average (approximately 120 hours total) paid monthly for 12 months. This is an at-will W-2 part-time temporary non-exempt staff position.
Preferred Qualifications
Our ideal candidate would have previous teaching and/or mentorship experience, extensive knowledge of the writing and publishing industry (literary journals, presses, fellowships, etc.) to share with residents, strong project management skills to schedule meetings and send reminders independently, high emotional intelligence to support residents and mentors, previous experience working behind the scenes with submittable (to coordinate the judging process), and preferably one or more published books in any genre (to be able to speak from experience). Must reside in the Northeast Ohio area.
Additional Information
Note: Don't reject yourself! Even if you don't meet all of the preferred qualifications you are still encouraged to apply. We know there are great candidates who may not fit into what we’ve described above or who have important skills we haven’t thought of. If that’s you, please don’t hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself.
We are dedicated to improving our organization by better reflecting the people we serve. We especially encourage members of historically underrepresented communities to apply, including people of color, LGBTQ+ people, and people with disabilities. Please let us know if you would need accommodations for this process.
Hiring Process
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. We are looking to hire quickly so please apply right away. Potential start date in late November early December