publishes essays on African American literature, theater, film, art, and culture generally; interviews; poetry; fiction; bibliographies; and book reviews.
"a literary journal devoted to contemporary literary art, publishing fiction, short plays, poetry and literary non-fiction in traditional and experimental styles. The editors encourage new and emerging writers, while continuing to publish award winning poets and established writers."
"a nationally respected literary magazine that publishes the best in contemporary fiction, poetry, and essays from both established and emerging writers."
Commitment to the publication of serious poetry, fiction, and non-fiction. Does not publish genre fiction nor subscribes to a particular literary philosophy or school of poetry or fiction.
Descant considers submissions of poetry, short stories, novel excerpts, plays, essays, interviews, musical scores and visual presentations. Standards for acceptance are high.
"a tri-annual visual and literary arts magazine that publishes only what the editors consider to be the very best fiction, poetry, or visual art being produced."
