say goodbye and say hello

There are changes in the works at Bellingham Review. Editor-in-Chief since 2016, Susanne Paola Antonetta (above) has announced in a Letter from the Editor that Issue 84 will be her final issue in that role.

Stepping up to take the reins of editorship will be poet Jane Wong (below). We congratulate both Susanne and Jane and look forward to the creativity these changes will inspire.

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Susanne Paola Antonetta photo by Jin Kim
Jane Wong photo by Helene Christensen

literary journal webinar

If you’ve ever been curious about the daily functions of a literary journal and how the staff creates relationships with writers, tune in to the free webinar, Curating and Presenting Lasting Literature: WWU’s Bellingham Review.

Offered through a partnership with the College of Humanities and Social Sciences Dean’s Lecture Series and the WWU Alumni, the webinar begins at Noon on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. Moderated by Marc Geisler, Associate Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, featured speakers are Susanne Paola Antonetta, faculty editor-in chief, Jai Dulani, previous assistant managing editor and MFA graduate, and Stephen Haines, managing editor and MFA candidate.

Registration is required.

More about the Bellingham Review here.

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Thanks to Sheila Sondik for the heads up

release and other literary shenanigans

Too good to miss, it’s a party to celebrate the release of Issue 70 of the Bellingham Review. This issue marks the conclusion of editor-in-chief Brenda Miller’s leadership of the journal and the party will also honor her and welcome the new editor, S. Paola Antonetta.

The event, on Saturday, May 16, 2015, at Honey Moon in Bellingham, Washington, will start at 7:00pm with readings from Issue 70’s contest winners (Michael William Palmer, Jackleen Holton, and Tom Howard) and readings by graduate students enrolled in the English department at WWU.

At 8:30pm Honey Moon hosts Wild Literarians, vol. 3, a community open mic event where lovers of the written word can share passages from their favorite books. Both events are free and open to the public.

Call 360-734-0728 or email info@honeymoonmead.com for more information, or to sign-up for the open mic portion of the event. See additional event details on Facebook.

Poet, submit!

Autumn is poetry submission season for many literary journals. While this does not profess to be a complete list of publications from the Cascadia region, it’s a healthy start. In some cases, regional is just an accident of the magazine’s home base; in other cases, it defines either the audience or the writers who are invited to submit.

For each publication, we’ve linked to the Submission page. (We’ve also provided a Facebook link, if available, because some publications update Facebook information more often than web pages.) You’ll also find links to each of these publications in the NW lit scene links in the right-hand column of this page.

Before you submit your work, read the publication and, of course, read and follow the submission guidelines carefully. (Please note: dates are gleaned from publication sites; some are closing dates, some opening dates, some inclusive.)

A River & Sound Review ~ “Serious Literature with an Unpretentious Soul” publishes poetry, fiction, nonfiction, humor, podcasts, music and more. Reading period is August 1 to November 30. A River & Sound Review on Facebook.

Bellingham Review ~ The literary arts magazine affiliated with Western Washington University. General submission period is from September 15 through December 1. Bellingham Review on Facebook.

Cascadia Review ~ Poetry of place by residents of the bioregion that includes California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, British Columbia and Alaska, along with fragments of Nevada, Wyoming and Yukon. Submissions for Issue 4 open today, September 15. Cascadia Review on Facebook.

LAST CHANCE – closes soon! Cirque: A Literary Journal for Alaska and the Pacific Northwest ~ Publishes stories, poems, creative nonfiction, translations, plays, reviews of first books, interviews, photographs and artwork. Issue #9 — Winter Solstice 2013 submission deadline is September 21, 2013. Cirque Journal on Facebook.

CLOVER, A Literary Rag ~ A biannual print literary anthology. Deadline for December edition is September 30, 2013. Clover, A Literary Rag on Facebook.

Conversations Across Borders (CAB) ~ A monthly online literary magazine that envisions a world of increased mutual understanding and connection across borders of all kinds. Accepts submissions year-round. Conversations Across Borders on Facebook.

Crab Creek Review ~ A perfect-bound print literary journal. Submissions will open in October 2013; watch site for details. Crab Creek Review on Facebook.

Image ~ A quarterly journal of writing and artwork informed by religious faith. Does not have a formal set of guidelines, but welcomes unsolicited submissions. Image on Facebook.

The Monarch Review ~ Seattle’s literary and arts magazine. Reads submissions year-round and publishes online weekly as well as a print edition biannually. The Monarch Review on Facebook.

Pacifica Literary Review ~ A small literary arts magazine based in Seattle, with print editions in winter and summer. General submission period is from September 15 to May 7. Pacifica Literary Review on Facebook.

Poetry Northwest ~ A poetry print journal published semi-annually in April and October, plus new work online, including poetry, reviews and essays. Regular reading period is September 15 – March 15. Poetry Northwest on Facebook.

Raven Chronicles ~ A print journal of art, literature and the spoken word. Postmark deadline is October 1, 2013. Raven Chronicles on Facebook.

Seattle Review ~ University of Washington print journal wholly committed to the publication of longer works of poetry, novellas and lyric essays. Accept submissions by mail between October 1 and May 31. Seattle Review on Facebook.

Soundings Review ~ A magazine of creative writing published through the Northwest Institute of Literary Arts. Reading for the spring/summer issue (published in May) closes on January 1.

Switched-on Gutenberg ~ Online poetry journal with themed issues. Currently closed to submissions; usually opens December 1.

Willow Springs ~ Print and e-book literary journal of Eastern Washington University (Spokane). Submissions are open September 1 through May 31.  Willow Springs on Facebook.

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Sightline Institute map of the Cascadia region drawn by Cynthia Thomas

reminder…

If you were considering submitting poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, author interviews or black-and-white photography to Bellingham Review, the deadline is Thursday, December 15, 2011. Guidelines here.

Bellingham Review also considers works of poetry, creative nonfiction and fiction for awards, with separate contest submission guidelines. Contest submissions remain open until March 15, 2012.

Bellingham Review online!

Congratulations to Bellingham Review, which has premiered its first online issue, dedicated to short-form, non-genre writing. Read the online issue, read more about Bellingham Review on the website or Like the publication on Facebook.
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Artwork by Molly Higgins Bruce and Marilyn V. Bruce

Bellingham Review

Bellingham Review, a nonprofit literary arts magazine affiliated with Western Washington University, will begin accepting submissions for their annual spring publication on September 15, 2011. (Bellingham Review also runs three contests each year during a separate submission period.)

The editors welcome submissions of fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, author interviews and black-and-white photography. With this edition, for the first time, Bellingham Review will accept submissions electronically, through Submishmash.

Before submitting, pick up a copy of Bellingham Review at Village Books, read a selection from the Spring 2011 issue online and, of course, study and follow the submission guidelines.

You can also Like and follow Bellingham Review on facebook.