Chestnut Review
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About the Publication
Chestnut Review is a quarterly literary magazine committed to treating artists with respect and paying them fairly for their work. The publication honors creative tenacity, drawing inspiration from the American chestnut tree’s persistence despite devastating blight. Just as chestnut stumps continue to send up new shoots despite challenges, Chestnut Review celebrates artists who persist through rejection and real-life obstacles.
The magazine adheres to a transparent financial model that balances accessibility with fair compensation. They maintain free submission categories while charging minimal fees for longer prose. Every writer and artist receives payment of $120 per published piece, reflecting the magazine’s strong belief that creative work deserves financial recognition. Chestnut Review publishes quarterly online issues and an annual print anthology, with an ISSN for both formats.
Submissions
Chestnut Review welcomes poetry (up to six poems), flash fiction and creative nonfiction (under 1000 words), prose (1000-5000 words), and visual art/photography. They particularly value work that demonstrates persistence and creative tenacity. The magazine does not accept previously published work, AI-generated content, or translations. All submissions must be primarily in English, though they welcome works that engage with other languages and cultures.
The editorial team gives every submission a complete reading by multiple staff members, with responses guaranteed within 30 days. Chestnut Review embraces mixed-genre and mixed-media pieces that don’t fit neatly into traditional categories. Their commitment to quality means they accept only the best work they receive, regardless of the author’s background or experience. Artists from any country may submit, though all contributors must be at least 18 years of age.
Upcoming
Quarterly publication schedule: Summer Issue (July 15), Autumn Issue (October 15), Winter Issue (January 15), and Spring Issue (April 15).
Information
Editors Name: Not specified in document (listed only as “EIC”)
Print publication? Yes
Circulation: Not specified in document
Do you take online submissions? Yes
Submission Guidelines URL: Not specified in document
Approx. Response Time? 30 days
How often do you publish? Quarterly online, annually in print
Year Founded? Not specified in document
Do you pay? Yes, $120 per piece
Twitter: https://x.com/ChestnutReview
Mailing
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chestnut.review.mag