CMW Journal

The CMW Journal publishes criticism, essays, and works of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction. The emphasis is on work by writers from Mennonite contexts, or critics and authors interested in exploring themes in Mennonite literature. Many of our issues will be arranged thematically, although we will also read unsolicited material as described above.

Postal Submission

Submit either a single essay, work of fiction or creative nonfiction, or a selection of up to six poems. Include a short biographical statement with your submission. Electronic and postal submissions will receive equal consideration. Postal submissions should contain a SASE, and should be sent to the following address:

Center for Mennonite Writing: Journal
Department of English
Goshen College
Goshen, IN 46526

If possible, please include an e-mail return address with any postal submission. Authors of postal submissions sometimes may be contacted by e-mail for a Word document copy of the work.

Electronic Submission

Electronic submissions should be submitted in Word or RTF attachments as well as posted into the text of an email. E-mail submissions, inquiries, or correspondence should be sent to the following:

Since typographical characteristics occasionally are lost when a poem is included within the text of e-mail, authors are encouraged to send a Word attachment of the submitted work in electronic submissions or to include a Word attachment in addition to the text of submissions appearing in the body of the e-mail.

Simultaneous submissions are permitted; however, confirmation of acceptance is regarded as a commitment to publication, and it is expected that the manuscript will not be later withdrawn for placement with another publication. Also, should a submission still pending be accepted elsewhere, the courtesy of immediate notification is expected. All rights remain with the author. Whenever possible, CMW Journal will attempt to respond to all submissions within two months of receiving the work. Responses may be somewhat slower during the summer months.

Guest Editors

If you have an idea for a special thematic issue of the CMW Journal or wish to inquire about guest editing a special issue, please contact the site editor using the contact form.