Bicoastal Review is a literary journal that aims to foster cross-genre conversations between readers and contributors, particularly on topics and themes related to the East Coast and West Coast. We publish poetry and nonfiction that offers a lens into varied schools of thought and showcases epiphany and mastery of language. Our collective of voices circumscribes a study of American writing, highlighting the movements, ruptures, and allegiances happening simultaneously on opposite ends of the nation. Writers and artists from anywhere in the world are also welcome to submit, though we do prefer the American spelling of words. If there is a fee posted that presents an economic burden to you, email us.
In addition to original writing, art, and photography, we welcome ekphrastic works that imitate, borrow, challenge, or are in conversation with any piece we have previously published. Leave us a note in your submission if you are referencing a previously published work.
We offer a Fast Response option if you would like to hear back from us in one week. If it has been 6 or 7 days, feel free to email theeditors@bicoastalreview.org. Thank you for your support!
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Poetry: 5 poems max, preferably in .doc or .docx. Please separate poems by page. Titles are preferred. We are also happy to accept translations (into English) with the permission of both author and translator.
Creative nonfiction, book reviews, critiques, thinkpieces, braided essays, and similar: 1,000-3,000 words preferred, though this is not a hard rule. Query us via email if longer. Occasional fiction may be considered if you are sure that it matches the tone and themes of our publication.
Photography, art: Submit up to 10 photos or works of art using the highest image quality possible. Feel free to also send us a "museum label" style paragraph explaining any materials, process, theory, or whatever else you would like to share about the art.
​Bios should be 100 words or less, beginning with "YOUR NAME is...."
Note: While hybrid, experimental, or cross-genre works are welcome, we do not accept AI-generated text or images. We do not accept writing that espouses bigotry or hateful attitudes toward any group.
Simultaneous submissions are fine. Notify us/withdraw your piece if your work is accepted elsewhere. We do not accept reprints. Upon acceptance with us, please withdraw your work from other consideration. Writers/artists featured in the journal should wait six months to submit again.
You can also check out our interview with Six Questions.
Thanks for purchasing Bicoastal Review's third and longest issue. We hope you enjoy it!
Price includes shipping and handling for domestic purchases*
If you'd like to be featured with us, then please read our submissions guidelines and submit your work. We welcome ekphrastic writing that speaks to or references past publications!
Please reach out with any questions. theeditors@bicoastalreview.org
Thanks for purchasing Bicoastal Review's second issue. We hope you enjoy it!
Price includes shipping and handling for domestic purchases*
If you'd like to be featured with us, then please read our submissions guidelines and submit your work. We welcome ekphrastic writing that speaks to or references past publications!
Please reach out with any questions. If you don't receive your shipment within two weeks, email us at theeditors@bicoastalreview.org
Thanks for purchasing Bicoastal Review's second issue. We hope you enjoy it!
Price includes shipping and handling for domestic purchases*
If you'd like to be featured with us, then please read our submissions guidelines and submit your work. We welcome ekphrastic writing that speaks to or references past publications!
Please reach out with any questions. If you don't receive your shipment within two weeks, email us at theeditors@bicoastalreview.org
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