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Whether you’re new to submitting to literary journals or you’re a seasoned submitter, it’s always nice to have a refresher on how to professionalize your submission.

When The Cincinnati Review printed its first issue sixteen years ago, we included a list of prominent poets and writers who graciously agreed to be part of our advisory board. Among them: Eavan Boland, whom we join the rest of the literary world in remembering now, at the news of her death.

When I learned that I could donate my time as a volunteer reader for The Cincinnati Review, I jumped at the opportunity. But how was I going to bridge the two worlds and succeed in my new role? Would my love of reading be enough?

After a series of agonizing decisions, we’re pleased to announce our two nominations for Best New Poets this year.

We’re temporarily suspending our online store; with much of our staff working remotely and the University of Cincinnati recommending its personnel do the same, we want to make sure we don’t take orders we can’t fulfill.

Additional Pushcart nominations from their Board of Contributing Editors, and our New Stories from the Midwest nominations

At the Robert and Adele Schiff Fiction Festival, readings from Gwen Kirby, Liv Stratman, Bess Winter, and Brenda Peynado left us breathless.