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Natural Bridge
English Dept.
UM-St. Louis
One University Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63121

(314) 516-7327

© 2008 Natural Bridge

[GUIDELINES]

The editors invite submissions of
  • Poetry (3-6 poems)
  • Fiction (one, up to 30 pages)
  • Personal essays (one, up to 30 pages)
  • Translations (same guidelines)
during two submission periods (postmark):
  • July 1-August 31
  • November 1-December 31

1.) We do not accept previously published work. This includes self-publication and work that appears online.

2.) Poetry submissions should be limited to one manuscript of up to six poems per reading period. Poems should include the author's contact information on every page, be clearly titled, and be paginated if longer than one page.

3.) Prose submissions should be limited to one story or essay per reading period. Subsequent pages should be numbered and include the author's name.

4.) Please submit to only one genre per reading period.

5.) Enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelop (SASE) with sufficient postage, and indicate if you would like your manuscript returned. Be mindful of the changing stamp prices, and allow up to six months after the close of the submission period for a response.

6.) Your cover letter should include your name, address, phone number, and email. Indicate in which genre your submission belongs and the title(s) of your work. Bios are not necessary but welcomed.

7.) Please do not staple your manuscript.

8.) We allow simultaneous submissions, but please notify us immediately, either by email or regular post, in the event of an acceptance elsewhere.

9.) Current University of Missouri-St. Louis students, faculty, and staff may not submit to Natural Bridge.

10.) Please note that we do not accept electronic submissions at this time, with the exception of international submissions (subject to approval).

11.) We assume no responsibility for delayed, lost, or damaged manuscripts.

12.) As with most literary journals, it is recommended that you view a copy of Natural Bridge before submitting. Our subscription page is here.

13.) For payment upon publication, the author will receive two copies of the issue in which the work appears and a one-year subscription.

14.) More information: a transcript of a panel discussion of editors held in March 2001.

15.) Address submissions and correspondence to:

 

Natural Bridge
Department of English
University of Missouri-St. Louis
One University Blvd.
St. Louis, MO  63121