The Queens Review is excited to announce that we’re now accepting submissions for our Spring 2026 issue!

We’re looking for bold, original work in the following categories:
      ✍️ Poetry: Up to 3 poems, no more than 6 pages max (we may choose to publish 1+ submission)
      📖 Fiction: (1) story that’s 2,000-4,000 words max
      🖋️ Creative Nonfiction: (1) essay or nonfiction novel excerpt that’s 2,000-4,000 words max
      🌍 Translation: Your translation into English, following the word/page limits appropriate to the genre of your submission (prose, poetry), in one single file in doc.
      🎨 Visual Art: Up to 3 pieces of visual art submitted in one single Word Doc or as individual JPEGs. 

Submission window: October 15, 2025 – December 15, 2025
Eligibility: Anyone not currently enrolled in the Queens College MFA program. Must be 18+.
Note: Submissions must be previously unpublished. Our commitment to diversity is reflected in both the writers we support and the stories we publish. We make space for underrepresented voices ( LGBTQIA+ voices, voices of color, etc.). Strong language is fine—abusive language is not. We welcome international submissions! AI-generated work is not accepted.
Fee: $3 per submission

Submission details:

This submission project is for poetry only (check out our page for submissions in other categories). All work must be submitted as a single Word doc or PDF file (JPEG for artwork is OK) and must include a title. Label your doc with your Last Name and Piece Title (Ex: Jones.TheRock) 

With your submission, include a Cover Letter that details the following: 

• Full Name
• Location (ex: NYC, LA, Chicago)
• Contact Email
• A short bio (150-200 words)

The Queens Review is excited to announce that we’re now accepting submissions for our Spring 2026 issue!

We’re looking for bold, original work in the following categories:
    ✍️ Poetry: Up to 3 poems, no more than 6 pages max (we may choose to publish 1+ submission)
    📖 Fiction: (1) story that’s 2,000-4,000 words max
    🖋️ Creative Nonfiction: (1) essay or nonfiction novel excerpt that’s 2,000-4,000 words max
    🌍 Translation: Your translation into English, following the word/page limits appropriate to the genre of your submission (prose, poetry), in one single file in doc.
    🎨 Visual Art: Up to 3 pieces of visual art submitted in one single Word Doc or as individual JPEGs. 

Submission window: October 15, 2025 – December 15, 2025
Eligibility: Anyone not currently enrolled in the Queens College MFA program. Must be 18+.
Note: Submissions must be previously unpublished. Our commitment to diversity is reflected in both the writers we support and the stories we publish. We make space for underrepresented voices ( LGBTQIA+ voices, voices of color, etc.). Strong language is fine—abusive language is not. We welcome international submissions! AI-generated work is not accepted.
Fee: $3 per submission

Submission details:

This submission project is for nonfiction only (check out our page for submissions in other categories). All work must be submitted as a single Word doc or PDF file (JPEG for artwork is OK) and must include a title. Label your doc with your Last Name and Piece Title (Ex: Jones.TheRock) 

With your submission, include a Cover Letter that details the following: 

• Full Name
• Location (ex: NYC, LA, Chicago)
• Contact Email
• A short bio (150-200 words)

The Queens Review is excited to announce that we’re now accepting submissions for our Spring 2026 issue!

We’re looking for bold, original work in the following categories:
      ✍️ Poetry: Up to 3 poems, no more than 6 pages max (we may choose to publish 1+ submission)
      📖 Fiction: (1) story that’s 2,000-4,000 words max
      🖋️ Creative Nonfiction: (1) essay or nonfiction novel excerpt that’s 2,000-4,000 words max
      🌍 Translation: Your translation into English, following the word/page limits appropriate to the genre of your submission (prose, poetry), in one single file in doc.
      🎨 Visual Art: Up to 3 pieces of visual art submitted in one single Word Doc or as individual JPEGs. 

Submission window: October 15, 2025 – December 15, 2025
Eligibility: Anyone not currently enrolled in the Queens College MFA program. Must be 18+.
Note: Submissions must be previously unpublished. Our commitment to diversity is reflected in both the writers we support and the stories we publish. We make space for underrepresented voices ( LGBTQIA+ voices, voices of color, etc.). Strong language is fine—abusive language is not. We welcome international submissions! AI-generated work is not accepted.
Fee: $3 per submission

Submission details:

This submission project is for fiction only (check out our page for submissions in other categories). All work must be submitted as a single Word doc or PDF file (JPEG for artwork is OK) and must include a title. Label your doc with your Last Name and Piece Title (Ex: Jones.TheRock) 

With your submission, include a Cover Letter that details the following: 

• Full Name
• Location (ex: NYC, LA, Chicago)
• Contact Email
• A short bio (150-200 words)

The Queens Review is excited to announce that we’re now accepting submissions for our Spring 2026 issue!

We’re looking for bold, original work in the following categories:
     ✍️ Poetry: Up to 3 poems, no more than 6 pages max (we may choose to publish 1+ submission)
     📖 Fiction: (1) story that’s 2,000-4,000 words max
     🖋️ Creative Nonfiction: (1) essay or nonfiction novel excerpt that’s 2,000-4,000 words max
     🌍 Translation: Your translation into English, following the word/page limits appropriate to the genre of your submission (prose, poetry), in one single file in doc.
     🎨 Visual Art: Up to 3 pieces of visual art submitted in one single Word Doc or as individual JPEGs. 

Submission window: October 15, 2025 – December 15, 2025
Eligibility: Anyone not currently enrolled in the Queens College MFA program. Must be 18+.
Note: Submissions must be previously unpublished. Our commitment to diversity is reflected in both the writers we support and the stories we publish. We make space for underrepresented voices ( LGBTQIA+ voices, voices of color, etc.). Strong language is fine—abusive language is not. We welcome international submissions! AI-generated work is not accepted.
Fee: $3 per submission

Submission details:

This submission project is for translation only (check out our page for submissions in other categories). All work must be submitted as a single Word doc or PDF file (JPEG for artwork is OK) and must include a title. Label your doc with your Last Name and Piece Title (Ex: Jones.TheRock) 

With your submission, include a Cover Letter that details the following: 

• Full Name
• Location (ex: NYC, LA, Chicago)
• Contact Email
• A short bio (150-200 words)

The Queens Review is excited to announce that we’re now accepting submissions for our Spring 2026 issue!

We’re looking for bold, original work in the following categories:
    ✍️ Poetry: Up to 3 poems, no more than 6 pages max (we may choose to publish 1+ submission)
    📖 Fiction: (1) story that’s 2,000-4,000 words max
    🖋️ Creative Nonfiction: (1) essay or nonfiction novel excerpt that’s 2,000-4,000 words max
    🌍 Translation: Your translation into English, following the word/page limits appropriate to the genre of your submission (prose, poetry), in one single file in doc.
    🎨 Visual Art: Up to 3 pieces of visual art submitted in one single Word Doc or as individual JPEGs. 

Submission window: October 15, 2025 – December 15, 2025
Eligibility: Anyone not currently enrolled in the Queens College MFA program. Must be 18+.
Note: Submissions must be previously unpublished. Our commitment to diversity is reflected in both the writers we support and the stories we publish. We make space for underrepresented voices ( LGBTQIA+ voices, voices of color, etc.). Strong language is fine—abusive language is not. We welcome international submissions! AI-generated work is not accepted.
Fee: $3 per submission

Submission details:

This submission project is for art only (check out our page for submissions in other categories). All work must be submitted as a single Word doc or PDF file (JPEG for artwork is OK) and must include a title. Label your doc with your Last Name and Piece Title (Ex: Jones.TheRock) 

With your submission, include a Cover Letter that details the following: 

• Full Name
• Location (ex: NYC, LA, Chicago)
• Contact Email
• A short bio (150-200 words)

The Queens Review is excited to announce that we’re now accepting submissions for our Spring 2026 issue!

We’re looking for bold, original work in the following categories:
      ✍️ Poetry: Up to 3 poems, no more than 6 pages max (we may choose to publish 1+ submission)
      📖 Fiction: (1) story that’s 2,000-4,000 words max
      🖋️ Creative Nonfiction: (1) essay or nonfiction novel excerpt that’s 2,000-4,000 words max
      🌍 Translation: Your translation into English, following the word/page limits appropriate to the genre of your submission (prose, poetry), in one single file in doc.
      🎨 Visual Art: Up to 3 pieces of visual art submitted in one single Word Doc or as individual JPEGs. 

Submission window: October 15, 2025 – December 15, 2025
Eligibility: Must be a High-School Student between 13-18 years old.
Note: Submissions must be previously unpublished. Our commitment to diversity is reflected in both the writers we support and the stories we publish. We make space for underrepresented voices ( LGBTQIA+ voices, voices of color, etc.). Strong language is fine—abusive language is not. We welcome international submissions! AI-generated work is not accepted.

Submission details:

All work must be submitted as a single Word doc or PDF file (JPEG for artwork is OK) and must include a title. Label your doc with your Last Name and Piece Title (Ex: Jones.TheRock) 

With your submission, include a Cover Letter that details the following: 

• Full Name
• Location (ex: NYC, LA, Chicago)
• High School Name 
• Contact Email
• Genre of submission (poetry, art, translation, nonfiction, fiction)
• A short bio (150-200 words)