About The Astorian

We publish work in the Anglo-American tradition—writing attentive to form, cadence, and clarity, and animated by a belief that literature should aspire beyond the moment in which it is written.

Our interest lies in prioritization of craft over novelty: sentences that hold, structures that endure, and voices that recognize the weight of what has come before. We welcome fiction, essays, and poetry that engage seriously with style, whether through established forms or through new work that demonstrates a clear awareness of them.

A portion of proceeds from The Astorian supports Episcopal Charities of New York.

Submission Guidelines

• Formatting
  Times New Roman, 12 pt. Double-spaced for prose; poetry may be single-spaced. No sans-serif fonts. Standard 1-inch margins. Include name and contact information on the first page. Pages should be numbered.
• Length
  Fiction and nonfiction: up to ~7,000 words.
  Poetry: up to 5 poems per submission (under ~1,500 words total).
• Style
  We favor work with a strong sense of form, proportion, and control. Both traditional and contemporary structures are welcome, but should demonstrate intentionality. Avoid excessive reliance on stylistic gimmicks or ephemeral trends.
• Simultaneous submissions
  Permitted, but please notify us promptly if your work is accepted elsewhere.
• Response time
  We aim to respond within 1–2 weeks.
• Payment
  We offer a small stipend for accepted work.