The Swamp publishes work that evokes a sense of place, which for The Swamp is broadly defined. We look forward to reading work that we can inhabit, no matter its geography. We do give preference to the southern gothic, to poems and stories wrapped in a heavy coat of humidity. With that said, we seek to publish all work that surprises us with new territory, with characters and landscapes we don't get the chance often enough to read about. 

Our contributors’ awards and honors include: Kate Tufts Discovery Award finalists, fellowships from both the Guggenheim Foundation and National Endowments for the Arts, among others. Alongside established writers, The Swamp also publishes emerging voices.