Submission deadline: August 3, 2012
Attention, writers! Kentucky Monthly is seeking submissions for our annual literary section, which will appear in the November issue. Entries will be accepted in the following categories:
• Poetry
• Fiction
• Creative Nonfiction
Guidelines
Only submissions from Kentucky writers will be considered for publication. Our definition of a Kentucky writer is anyone who currently lives in Kentucky, has lived in Kentucky or uses Kentucky as subject matter. Submissions must adhere to our literary guidelines. Please thoroughly review these guidelines before submitting your stories or poems. Submission of stories and/or poems indicates you have read and agree to the terms outlined in the guidelines. Click here for literary guidelines.
Submission fees
Fiction and creative nonfiction submissions – Writers may submit one fiction and one creative nonfiction story at no charge. Each additional submission requires a $10 entry fee. A maximum of eight entries in each category (fiction, creative nonfiction) may be submitted.
Poetry submissions – Writers may submit up to three poems at no charge. Each additional poetry submission requires a $10 entry fee. A maximum of 10 poems may be submitted.
Written submissions – Our preferred method for receiving literary submissions is via the electronic form below. However, we will accept submissions by mail. There is a $10 fee for each mailed submission (even if all submissions are included in the same envelope). Please make checks payable to Kentucky Monthly, note in the memo field of the check “literary submissions” and mail to: Kentucky Monthly, Attn: Literary Issue, PO Box 559, Frankfort KY, 40602-0559.
Please fill out the form below to make your submission.
