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Independence Literary Review

Independence Literary Review is a biannual print and online literary magazine founded in 2026 and housed within the English Department at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. The journal publishes poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and visual art across general topics alongside a smaller themed folio in each issue, with generative AI strictly prohibited. Submissions are free via Duosuma from late June to October 1, and accepted poets receive $50 for their first poem and $25 for each additional poem.

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Official site: independenceliteraryreview.org. Please confirm the details there before you submit.

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