Mangrove Review is a university sponsored, student-run literary journal featuring
poetry, narratives (both fiction and creative non-fiction), and artwork. We accept
submissions from students, alumni, FGCU faculty and staff, and the greater FGCU community.
Submission Guidelines:
Submissions must be previously unpublished. Each submission must be in a separate file (as noted below).
Please do not put your name on the manuscript, artwork, or in the file name. Instead, include your name and contact information in the body of your email. Include a brief (three lines max) third-person biography in a separate file.
Poetry: Submit up to five poems per reading period, each in its own file. All poetry must be submitted as a Word Document, with the title of the work as the file name. In the file include a title (centered), Times New Roman 12 font, and double-space.
Prose: Submit up to four narratives per reading period, each in its own file, but no more than ten (10) total pages (3,000 words). All Prose must be submitted as a Word Document, with the title of the work as the file name. In the file include a title (centered), and use Times New Roman 12 font, indented paragraphs (as applicable), and double-space with 1-inch margins.
Visual Arts: Submit up to five (5) images per submission period. All artwork must be submitted as a high-resolution JPEG image, with the title of the artwork as the file name. Specify the art medium and size of piece in the file name or in the accompanying email. For photography, please include the location of the photo, in either the file name or in the accompanying email.
download submissions checklist for additional requirements
Rolling submission: Submissions will be accepted throughout the year with a limited number of slots per Volume. In the event that a submission is accepted but cannot be published in that Volume, it will automatically be prioritized for the next Volume. The journal is published annually in the Spring.
Submit your materials to mangrovereview@fgcu.edu. We accept submissions in multiple categories.
Students interested in publishing their academic research and other scholarly projects should consult Aquila, FGCU’s student research journal.
If you have any questions, please contact mangrovereview@fgcu.edu
