Submissions
The Dolomite Review | Call for Submissions
Submissions for the first issue of The Dolomite Review are now closed. We are deeply grateful to everyone who shared their work with us. Our second issue will be published in March, and submissions remain open on a rolling basis.
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.
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.
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.
The Dolomite Review is an online-only publication.
We look forward to reading your work and discovering the voices that will shape our next issue.
Manuscript Guidelines
Fiction: Short Stories should be no more than 3,500 words. Please use a simple font. Double space.
Poetry: Submit up to 3 poems no longer than 1 page single spaced. Please submit each poem on a separate page.
Essays: No longer than 3,000 words.
No cover letters are necessary, but all first pages should include your name, physical address, email address and a short bio. Professional website and social media links are encouraged.
Manuscripts should be a simple, easy to read font. Double spaced (except poems). Word documents in .doc or .docx. are preferred.
You may submit multiple manuscripts, but please limit to one per genre. Simultaneous submissions accepted. The Dolomite Review is open to all and does not discriminate except against artificial intelligence. We look forward to reading your work.
