Type Of Publisher
Magazine
Genres Published
Essays, Fiction, Poetry, Reviews, Visual Art
Year Established
2007
Address
IL, 60532-9033
Mission Statement / Editorial Focus
Fifth Wednesday Journal is an independent print literary magazine published twice a year. The first issue was released in November 2007. There are no paid staff, but 30 to 35 volunteer staff work on each issue. The twenty-first issue will be released in November 2017. There is no charge for submissions; submissions are accepted only through Submittable.
FWJ Plus is our online literary magazine, now three years old. It is also published twice a year and is available from our website, fifthwednesdayjournal.org.
More information, including the TOC and contributors' bios are available on our website.
Accepts Unsolicited Submissions
Yes
Do You Have Any Cover Letter Advice?
Be honest. Be direct. Confine it to publications and awards, accomplishments.
What Do You Look For In A Submission?
If we cold answer this one we would be famous. We do like stories and poems which prove the craft of the writer; we do like stories and poems that grab us the first time through and read as well the second time around.
What Advice Do You Have For First-time Submitters?
Self-edit - poor grammar, weak syntax, bad spelling will kill a manuscript. Follow the guidelines. Remember: good writers read a lot. Other stuff, too, but these three will make an impression.
Do You Have A Favorite Unsolicited Submission Discovery Or Anecdote?
Lots of good stories. Not really a favorite.
Who Is Your Ideal Reader?
All readers are ideal. Just need more of them. We always enjoy comments from readers and flattering comments always move the author high on our list of favorite people.
