Submissions
The Dolomite Review | Call for Submissions
Submissions for The Dolomite Review are now open.
We seek writing that tells a story—whether driven by plot or character, it should pull readers in through vivid voices and authentic moments. The Dolomite Review celebrates the spirit of the Midwest and the art of storytelling in all its forms. We welcome submissions from both emerging and established writers.
We welcome fiction, poetry, and first-person essays that resonate with clarity, curiosity, and depth. The submission fee is $3.50. While we are not yet able to offer payment, we are committed to honoring the work we publish and the voices behind it.
The Dolomite Review is an online-only publication.
If your work is accepted, we request first electronic rights, as well as the right to archive your piece on our website. After publication, all rights revert to you, with the understanding that The Dolomite Review will be credited as the original publisher should your work appear elsewhere.
We look forward to reading your work and discovering the voices that will shape our next issue.
Manuscript Guidelines
All submissions must use Times New Roman, 12 pt font. Word documents (.doc or .docx) are preferred. PDFs will not be accepted. All submissions should be double-spaced, except for poetry.
Fiction: Short stories should be no more than 2,500 words.
Poetry: Submit up to five poems, each no longer than one single-spaced page. Please submit each poem on a separate page. Do not include graphics or special formatting.
Essays: No longer than 3,000 words.
Cover letters are not necessary, but the first page of each submission should include your name, physical address, email address, and a short bio. Professional website and social media links are encouraged.
You may submit multiple manuscripts, but please limit submissions to one per genre. Simultaneous submissions are welcome. The Dolomite Review is open to all and does not discriminate—except against artificial intelligence.
We seek work that embodies the spirit of the Midwest: honest, grounded, and driven by strong storytelling. Please send us your finest work, keeping our mission in mind. We look forward to reading it.
