Special issue for Latino/Latina writers

Latino & Latina Writers Issue--Indiana Review ~ Summer 2006
The deadline for submissions considered for this special issue of IR
will be Postmark date: December 31, 2005

Submission Guidelines: Indiana Review is proud to announce a call for
work byLatino & Latina writers. We are seeking Poetry, Fiction, and
Non-Fiction byLatino & Latina writers that is well executed, original,
and contains energyand immediacy. Content that addresses political,
social, and cultural aspects ofthe Latino and Latina identity and
community are welcome but not apre-requisite for consideration.
Our intent with this issue is to showcase the vibrantand diverse voices
of new and established Latino and Latina Writers.

Stories: Send only one story per submission, up to 40 double-spaced
pages. Translations are welcome.

Poems: Send up to four poems, no more than ten pages, per submission.
Do not fold poems individually or staple poems together. Translations arewelcome.

Nonfiction: Send only one essay per submission, up to 30double-spaced pages.

Book Reviews: Reviews should be of recent fiction, poetry,nonfiction,
and literary criticism (publication date within two years). Small press
titles are preferred. Reviews must be 1,000 to 1,500 words,
double-spaced, andinclude complete publication information (press, ISBN, price).
Send a maximum oftwo reviews per submission.

Graphic Arts: Paintings, photographs, comics, and drawings arewelcome.
In lieu of originals, please send digital images of work. Slides cannot be
accepted. DO NOT send only copy of work. Indiana artists are preferred.
Send up to five pieces that are up to 6 x 9" in dimensions or may be later
reduced to this size. Visual works must also be publishable in black and white
, but,when funding allows, may be published in full color.How to submit:
There is no need to query editors about submitting work.Submission
status may be queried by mail or email, but please allow 4 months before querying.

All submissions and correspondence MUST include a self-addressed stamped envelope. We cannot respond to submissions otherwise. Include additionalpostage if work
is to be returned.

Simultaneous submissions are okay, but we must be promptly
notified ofacceptance elsewhere. Clearly mark envelope to the
appropriate genre editor's attention (e.g."Fiction Editor"). Include
cover letter listing work titles, previous publications andawards,
and a brief bio. For receipt confirmation, please include email address.
Explanations of manuscript's meaning, theme, or technique are not necessary.
No handwritten, faxed, emailed, or poorly copied/printed manuscriptswill be
considered. Further, IR cannot consider work (other than book reviews)
from anyone currently or recently affiliated with Indiana University.

Contact Info: Send all correspondence to address below. Again, please note
that we cannot accept email submissions.Send manuscripts to:Latino/Latina
Writers Issue - Indiana Review Ballantine Hall 4651020 E. Kirkwood Ave.
Bloomington, IN 47405-7103