The Wisconsin Review publishes both new and established authors of outstanding poetry, fiction, and non-fiction as well as practitioners of the graphic arts. Our staff come from diverse aesthetic backgrounds, so send us works of overwhelming excellence.  

The Wisconsin Review retains First North American Serial Rights of published work. Submissions require a $2.00 reading fee. Current subscribers can submit without paying the fee.

As of February 20, 2026, the Wisconsin Review is once again open for submissions. Send us your best work!

$2.00
$2.00
Submit to Poetry

Please limit yourself to 3-5 poems per submission. Use a 12-point font single spaced (double space between stanzas). One poem per page. Work in any style will be considered.

$2.00
$2.00
Submit to Fiction

Please limit yourself to 15 pages double-spaced with a 12-point font. All styles and approaches will be considered.

$2.00
$2.00
Submit to Essay
Please limit yourself to 15 pages double-spaced with a 12-point font. We accept creative non-fiction and general interest non-fiction only.
Art
$2.00
$2.00
Submit to Art
We are interested in any and all styles of art. Black and white and color are accepted. Physical or digital copies are acceptable.
Art - Subscriber
Submit to Art - Subscriber
Submit your art here if you are a subscriber to waive the reading fee.
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