Call for Poetry Submissions: Belmont Story Review

 

What We're Looking For 

Belmont Story Review seeks to publish new and established writers who are passionate about their craft, fearlessly encounter difficult ideas, and seek to surprise and delight readers through an eclectic mix of storytelling at the intersection of faith and culture. We feature works of fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry. Please see our FAQ page for common questions we receive regarding submissions.

Terms and Conditions

Within your submission, please include a brief author bio. If applicable, include the following in your bio:

Major publications and awards

Any association or past correspondence with a guest or staff editor

Past publications in BSR

Due to the volume of submissions we receive, we ask that authors submit only ONE piece of prose total (choose to submit either Fiction or Nonfiction, not both). Poets may submit up to FIVE poems maximum. Please submit poetry in a single document.

Belmont Story Review pays honorariums in the form of a check in US dollars ($100 for prose, $50 for poetry). In addition to this pay we are also happy to provide a complimentary copy of the magazine. More copies can be purchased at bookshop.org.

The honorarium payment to selected contributors can only be offered to those who are able to receive a US check. Because we are a university-sponsored magazine, we must request a W-9 form from all our contributors in order to be paid by check. For those who cannot receive US checks (i.e. outside of the US or Canada), we can pay in kind with additional copies of the magazine (three total) but cannot issue monetary payment.

Submissions will not be accepted after the deadline. We do not accept pieces that have already been published or revised submissions.

You should expect to receive word on your piece’s status by April 1 during the year of volume publication via the email you provide with your submission. If you have not received an email by that date, please feel free to contact us. Our volumes are published annually in the fall.

Submit your work here. 

Deadline: Jan. 21, 2026