Fiction International is the only literary journal in the United States emphasizing formal innovation and progressive politics. (more)
Fiction International reads fiction, non-fiction and indeterminate prose between September 1 and December 15 of each year. Our reading period is now closed. (more)
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Copyright © 2001-2008
by Fiction International
Editor Email: hjaffe@mail.sdsu.edu
Editor's website: JaffeAntiJaffe.com
Submissions
Our reading/submission period is from September 1 to December 15 of each year. Submissions received before September 1 or after December 15 will be returned.
In addition, we only accept submissions reflecting the current issue’s theme. The theme for the Fall, 2008, reading period will be “The Artist in Wartime.” To see an example of the theme, read an essay which reflects on the role of “The Writer in Wartime.”
Recent themes have been: Freak, Animals, Abject/Outcast, and Sacred/Shamanic.
Please view sample texts from past issues in our catalogue to become familiar with Fiction International’s focus.
All submissions, including those from agents, must be accompanied by SASE. We exercise all due care in handling manuscripts, but we cannot be responsible for loss. Please allow one to three months for reply.
Mail editorial queries, questions, and manuscripts to:
Harold Jaffe, Editor
Fiction International
Dept. of English
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA 92182-6020
Or email the editor at: hjaffe@mail.sdsu.edu.