We’re Open For Submissions!
We are currently accepting Fiction for Mississippi Review 53.3, with a publication date of Winter 2026. We will accept work between May 15 and June 30.
Open Reading/Theme
Though we are happy to read and consider any Fiction for this issue, we are particularly interested in nature-themed pieces. Stories should be 8,000 words or less.
Cover Letter
In your cover letter, include a short professional bio (max 100 words) and any social media tags.
Simultaneous/Multiple Submissions
We do consider simultaneous submissions. If your work is accepted elsewhere, please notify us via Submittable.
We also welcome multiple submissions. Each submission requires a separate $3.00 submission fee.
Compensation
As a university-supported literary journal, we are working to find new ways to compensate our contributors. For Mississippi Review 53.3, we are able to pay each contributor $50 and send two free copies of the issue upon publication.
Contributors with mailing addresses outside of the U.S. will receive two copies of Mississippi Review 53.3 and a Mississippi Review subscription at the value of $50.
Mailed Submissions
We prefer to receive submissions through Submittable. If you are unable to access Submittable, however, we are happy to consider submissions through mail. Send mailed submissions to the address below with a cover letter (including contact information) and your submission fee as a check.
Mississippi Review
118 College Drive #5144
Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39406-0001
Who Can Submit
Anyone who is not currently a student at the University of Southern Mississippi or affiliated with the Mississippi Review can submit.
Questions?
If you have any questions, email msreview@usm.edu. You can also visit our website for more info.
We’re Open For Submissions!
We are currently accepting Poetry for Mississippi Review 53.3, with a publication date of Winter 2026. We will accept work between May 15 and June 30.
Open Reading/Theme
Though we are happy to read and consider any Poetry for this issue, we are particularly interested in nature-themed pieces. Submit up to five poems in one file (file should be no more than ten pages total).
Cover Letter
In your cover letter, include a short professional bio (max 100 words) and any social media tags.
Simultaneous/Multiple Submissions
We do consider simultaneous submissions. If your work is accepted elsewhere, please notify us via Submittable.
We also welcome multiple submissions. Each submission requires a separate $3.00 submission fee.
Compensation
As a university-supported literary journal, we are working to find new ways to compensate our contributors. For Mississippi Review 53.3, we are able to pay each contributor $50 and send two free copies of the issue upon publication.
Contributors with mailing addresses outside of the U.S. will receive two copies of Mississippi Review 53.3 and a Mississippi Review subscription at the value of $50.
Mailed Submissions
We prefer to receive submissions through Submittable. If you are unable to access Submittable, however, we are happy to consider submissions through mail. Send mailed submissions to the address below with a cover letter (including contact information) and your submission fee as a check.
Mississippi Review
118 College Drive #5144
Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39406-0001
Who Can Submit
Anyone who is not currently a student at the University of Southern Mississippi or affiliated with the Mississippi Review can submit.
Questions?
If you have any questions, email msreview@usm.edu. You can also visit our website for more info.
We’re Open For Submissions!
We are currently accepting Creative Nonfiction for Mississippi Review 53.3, with a publication date of Winter 2026. We will accept work between May 15 and June 30.
Open Reading/Theme
Though we are happy to read and consider any Creative Nonfiction for this issue, we are particularly interested in nature-themed pieces. Essays should be 8,000 words or less.
Cover Letter
In your cover letter, include a short professional bio (max 100 words) and any social media tags.
Simultaneous/Multiple Submissions
We do consider simultaneous submissions. If your work is accepted elsewhere, please notify us via Submittable.
We also welcome multiple submissions. Each submission requires a separate $3.00 submission fee.
Compensation
As a university-supported literary journal, we are working to find new ways to compensate our contributors. For Mississippi Review 53.3, we are able to pay each contributor $50 and send two free copies of the issue upon publication.
Contributors with mailing addresses outside of the U.S. will receive two copies of Mississippi Review 53.3 and a Mississippi Review subscription at the value of $50.
Mailed Submissions
We prefer to receive submissions through Submittable. If you are unable to access Submittable, however, we are happy to consider submissions through mail. Send mailed submissions to the address below with a cover letter (including contact information) and your submission fee as a check.
Mississippi Review
118 College Drive #5144
Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39406-0001
Who Can Submit
Anyone who is not currently a student at the University of Southern Mississippi or affiliated with the Mississippi Review can submit.
Questions?
If you have any questions, email msreview@usm.edu. You can also visit our website for more info.