The Nemadji Review accepts all genres for consideration, including academic papers, poetry, fiction, non-fiction, and visual art from students, faculty, community members, and alumni of the University of Wisconsin-Superior. The goal of our yearly print publication, and regular website features, is to enrich and engage our literary community. All submissions are subject to review by our student organization to reflect that goal. Our editors appreciate the opportunity to experience the written and visual work of authors and artists of all backgrounds and expressions.
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The Nemadji Review website and print submissions window is open from
November 1st 2025 – January 31st 2026.
The theme for the 15th Edition of The Nemadji Review is “Through the Crystalline Lens.” Change and transformation are woven into the fabric of life. This year, we invite you to consider that fact through a crystal lens. This could be a single moment, a specific experience that creates a changed perspective. Or, it could be the culmination of life events that result in a refraction of self, much like white light alters and transforms into exquisite rainbows when it shines through a crystal. Alternatively, you may consider the anatomical definition of the phrase “crystalline lens,” which “is the last membrane that light passes through before reaching your retina,” giving your eye a “chance to fine-tune your focus” (Cleveland Clinic). As you consider the theme, you might create a piece based on how we all pass through experiences changed. You can view it as a chance to focus on what guides you or reflect on the unlimited outcomes through one question: You are the light, forever changed by the prism. What is the prism, and what have you become?
Guidelines
- While we encourage submitters to work within the theme, strict adherence is not required.
- We do not accept writing or artwork that has been generated by AI.
- Submit only unpublished, original works.
- Simultaneous submissions are allowed. Please let us know right away if your work has been selected by another publication.
- Submissions in multiple genres are allowed.
- Submit no more than one (1) fiction or non-fiction entry, up to 2,000 words.
- Submit up to three (3) poems.
- Submit up to five (5) visual pieces
Please send submissions to thenemadjireview@gmail.com. Written submissions should be attached as individual Word documents, and visual submissions may be attached as a jpeg file. For mixed media works, please submit under the genre you feel best represents the piece. Please include the title of your piece(s) in the file name. Include your name and genre(s) in the email’s subject line; indicate the genre of each submission (if multiple works are submitted) in the email body.
If you have a publication preference, website or print, you may indicate that in the body of your email message.
Thank you for choosing The Nemadji Review to consider your submissions. We value your work!
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