Folio is a journal of poetry, fiction, and creative non-fiction. We look for work that ignites and endures, is artful and natural, daring and elegant. Past issues have included work by artists as diverse as Allison Joseph, Virgil Suarez, and Denise Duhamel and interviews with Amy Bloom, Gregory Orr and Ann Beattie.
Editor in Chief: Kathryn Murphy
Managing Editor: Amelia Chandler-Lewy
Fiction Editor: Sean Santa
Poetry Editor: Sara Blaisdell
Art Editor: Maia Gil'Adi
Please address all submissions to the appropriate editor.
Folio
Department of Literature
American University
Washington, D.C. 20016
folio.editors@gmail.com
Submission Guidelines
Manuscripts are read between August 15 and March 1. Unfortunately, we cannot read or reply to materials sent outside of the reading period. We prefer no more than 5 poems or 3500 words of prose per submission. Please use paperclips, not staples, to secure your manuscript. Please include a cover letter containing contact information including an e-mail address, a brief bio, title(s)of the work enclosed, and an SASE for reply only. (Manuscripts will not be returned unless specifically requested in the cover letter, and with inclusion of sufficient postage.) Simultaneous submissions will be considered with notice. Payment is two copies of the issue in which your work appears. With your permission, we may also excerpt from your work for our web page and other advertising. Thank you! We look forward to reading your work.
Subscriptions
Folio may be purchased at the following book stores in Washington, DC: American University Bookstore, Bethesda Writer's Center, Chapters Books, Glover Books & Music, Olsson's Dupont Circle.
To subscribe, please download the form below and mail it to the address above. Receive 2 issues of Folio each year for only $12.00.
Interviews
Each issue of Folio features an interview with a writer. We have archived several past interviews. Click each name below to read the interview.
Ann Beattie Winter 2006
Alice Fulton Spring 2005
Leslie Pietrzyk Winter 2005
Gregory Orr Spring 2004
Adam Haslett Winter 2004
Archives
If you have not seen a recent issue of Folio, we encourage you to do so in order to determine the compatibility of the magazine and your work. Back issues are available for $6.
