Editorial Focus
Founded in 1951, The Penn Review is the oldest continuously published and premier literary magazine at the University of Pennsylvania. Devoted to the literary and visual arts, The Penn Review publishes original poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and visual artwork. It features a blend of emerging and established voices in its biannual online publications and annual print publication.
Tips From the Editor
We’re seeking work that’s energetic, imaginative, and original. Send us fiction with strong, idiosyncratic voices, creative nonfiction that honestly and eloquently strips all pretenses away, and poetry that uses language with power and precision.
To get a feeling for the work we publish, we encourage you to consult the issues available on our website. When you feel ready, please read our submission guidelines and then send us your best work, along with a third-person bio of 100 words or less.