Shadow Dog Press
An Independent Publishing House
Introducing:
SDL ANTHOLOGIES
(Formerly known as The SDL Review Antholo-journal)
The SDL Review Antholo-journal is now SDL Anthologies!
We now publish two annual anthologies in place of our printed quarterly journal, one poetry and one prose.
Our anthologies are beautifully formatted and high-quality jacketed hardback editions.
Previous SDL Review submitters- your outstanding submissions have been moved to the appropriate SDL Anthology category and are not affected by this change. Please refer to the updated guidelines for our updated response process as of January 1st 2026.
We are drawn to evocative, raw, poignant, and powerful pieces of substance and style.
Pluck at our heartstrings, speak to our souls, send shivers down our spines, shine a light on our darkness, and uncover our unspoken truths.
Submissions
The 2026 Poetry Anthology
Eligible work: Previously unpublished poetry of all forms.
The 2026 Prose Anthology
Eligible work: Previously unpublished fiction and CNF, micro works to 5,000 words.
Poets and writers have the power to transcend boundaries, foster empathy, enhance understanding, and catalyze social change. We believe literature should reflect the complexity of life and we aim to offer a broader, more accurate view of the human condition.
We only accept submissions through Duotrope.
NO EMAIL SUBMISSIONS WILL BE READ.
Jacketed Hardcover
Available from
The SDL Review - Back Issues
The SDL Review- Fall 2025
In This Issue:
- Quinn Dewey
- Felicity Landa
- Scott Ortolano
- Thomas Behan
- Plus:
- Photo Series- Autumn in Massachusetts
- Article- Chapbooks: A Bite-Sized Guide to the Coolest Little Books in Literary History
- and more.
**A stripped-down text-forward version optimized for e-readers that prioritizes readability and device compatibility. These versions do not include the visual formatting of our print editions.
The SDL Review- SUMMER 2025
In This Issue:
- Leland Seese- At Katy’s, Martin, east to princeton
- D. Larissa Peters – Border, First-born Son, Geriatric Happiness
- San Hendrian – Photoshoot Fantasies, Wordless Truth, Blanket, Skin and Bones, Showed Promise
- Laura Shell – I was Right
- PLUS – Street Art Lost to Time, Indie Spotlights, award news, and more.
Also available as Amazon eBook editions.** Free to read with Kindle Unlimited.
**A stripped-down text-forward version optimized for e-readers that prioritizes readability and device compatibility. These versions do not include the visual formatting of our print editions.
The SDL Review- Spring 2025
- Angela Townsend – Happy Here
- Tess Godhardt – Thanks for the Evidence, The Necklace, Drywall Pieces
- Jim Burns – The Fence, My Father’s Closet
- Jackie Fishman – The Decision and the Dog
- C.B. Mottor – Pretty Poison, Dionysus
- Carla Sarett – A review of A FUTURE WITH BROMELIADS by Grace Massey
- Indie Spotlights, award news, a cover reveal, and more.
Also available as Amazon eBook editions.** Free to read with Kindle Unlimited.
**A stripped-down text-forward version optimized for e-readers that prioritizes readability and device compatibility. These versions do not include the visual formatting of our print editions.
All issue profits from issue sales are used to pay writers, poets, and artists for their contributions.
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