Est. 2012Independent Publication
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Founded in 2012, The Bookends Review is an independent creative arts journal dedicated to bringing you the best original fiction, nonfiction, poetry, interviews, essays, book reviews, and visual/musical works from around the world.
Issues per year7
Response time< 3 months
Always open for readingNo
Age LimitsNo
Accepts simultaneousYes
Accepts previous publicationYes
GENRES
Fiction
Word Limit
3000
Max pieces
3
Creative Nonfiction
Word Limit
3000
Max pieces
3
Flash Fiction
Word Limit
1000
Max pieces
3
Poetry
Word Limit
2000
Max pieces
5
Prose poetry with 2000 word limit, standard poetry no limit
THEMES
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READING PERIODS
From Dec 1 to Jan 31
From May 1 to Aug 31
ADDITIONAL NOTES
Basically, we’re looking for good creative and/or intellectual work. Sounds simple enough, right? We’re very open about the kinds of work we’re looking for; really, the only broad requirement is that we feel something from your submission(s). If it makes us cry, wonderful! If it makes us laugh or think, also wonderful! If it makes us scratch our heads and wonder why you submitted it, well, we have a problem
Last update: Mar 3, 2025, 6:12:12 PM EST