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A literary journal dedicated to championing innovative work that packs a punch, questions conventional mores, and, most of all, explores human connection from surprising angles. 

The Spotlong Review, founded in 2021, is a New York- and Philadelphia-based literary journal dedicated to championing innovative work that packs a punch, questions conventional mores, and, most of all, explores human connection from surprising angles. 
Our primary aim is to reserve a space for all kinds of exceptional writing and visual art regardless of form, intent, or subject matter. 

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The Spotlong Review

The Spotlong Review accepts original works of fiction.   We prefer submissions to be under 5,000 words (we will make the occasional exception, however, for longer writing of truly rare quality).  We also accept flash fiction up to 1,000 words.  We do not publish excerpts of longer works unless they stand alone.  We have no preferences concerning style, content, or theme, so long as the work in question explores its subject with appropriate tact.  We do not accept work that is extremely violent or includes sexual or physical abuse.  Please DO NOT include your name or contact information anywhere on the document.

Fiction

The Spotlong Review accepts original poetry.  We have no set minimum or maximum length (within reason).  You may submit up to 5 poems at a time.  We do not accept song lyrics.  Please DO NOT include your name or contact information anywhere on the document.

Poetry

The Spotlong Review welcomes visual art submissions.  We particularly enjoy drawings, paintings, photographs, and collages.  You may submit any number of each, or a combination.

Visual Art

The Spotlong Review accepts original works of creative fiction.  We prefer submissions to be under 5,000 words (we will make the occasional exception, however, for longer writing of truly rare quality).  We also accept flash creative nonfiction up to 1,000 words.  We do not publish excerpts of longer works unless they stand alone.  We have no preferences concerning style, content, or theme, so long as the work in question explores its subject with appropriate tact.  We do not accept work that is extremely violent or includes sexual or physical abuse.  Please DO NOT include your name or contact information anywhere on the document.

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