General guidelines
The Gravel Road celebrates the best of agricultural writing and invites submissions through Google Form twice year.
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The Summer 2024 Issue of The Gravel Road explores transitions within agricultural life as a thematic focus. We are able to consider only creative works that center agriculture and engage with the writer's interpretation of transition in a meaningful and significant way.
Submission details
Guidelines and Information
Genres
Word Limits
Fiction: One piece up to 8000 words or up to four pieces under 1500 words each.
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Essays: One piece up to 8000 words on an agricultural topic that conforms to the theme of the issue. ​
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Nonfiction: One piece up to 8000 words.
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Poetry: Up to five (5) poems in a single document.
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Book Reviews: Up to 800 words on book-length works of poetry, fiction or nonfiction by authors with an agricultural background or authors whose writing is about agriculture, or whose work may support those in the industry in a specific and meaningful way.
Process
Details
All submissions should be submitted through the appropriate Google Form. The form must be complete for a submission to be considered. Please:
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Upload your documents as .doc or docx and name them Last--First--Genre.
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If you are submitting in multiple genres, please make multiple submissions.
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Remember to notify The Gravel Road if a simultaneous submission is accepted elsewhere.
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Do not submit works that have been published elsewhere, including on your personal website or social media.
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Documents should be formatted using 12 point Georgia typeface with MLA style, as required. Prose must be double-spaced. The spacing of poetry is left to the determination of the author.​
Limits
What We Won't Accept
The Gravel Road is proud to honor the diversity of agriculture and its communities. We will not accept works that violate our commitment to inclusivity, equity, and non-discrimination.
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We will not accept academic works or pieces that do not speak to agriculture.
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We cannot at this time accommodate visual art, such as paintings or photography.
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Incomplete submissions or submissions sent via email or USPS will be rejected.
Questions?
For More Information
For general inquiries, please contact Amanda Gipson via the button below.
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For more information about The Gravel Road and to learn more about forthcoming issues, check out our about page.