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Editorial Board
Erik Deerly, Editor-in-Chief
Chad Kebrdle
Anita Garza
Michelle Westervelt
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Burningword Literary Journal
814 S W Evangeline Trwy Suite 649
Lafayette LA 70501-8240
Burningword Literary Journal (ISSN 2161-8992 print / ISSN 2157-7366 online) seeks to discover and showcase the most exciting new voices in literature. It features an eclectic mix of poetry, short fiction, short nonfiction, and visual art. The journal is available in print, e-book, and online. Burningword has been published continuously since June 2000.
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Burningword Literary Journal is a triannual web, print, and digital publication published three times yearly (January 15, April 15, and October 15).
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January Issue: Submissions open October 1 and close December 10
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April Issue: Submissions open January 1 and close March 10
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October Double Issue: Submissions open April 1 and close September 10.
This journal uses a double-blind review, which means that both the reviewer and author identities are concealed from reviewers throughout the review process. Please read the brief guidelines and publishing schedule before submitting.




