Barely South Review is the literary journal of the Creative Writing program at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA. We are dedicated to publishing prose, poetry, and art from both emerging and established writers and artists. Our name refers to our home – the coastal Tidewater region of southeastern Virginia and its unique blend of diverse cultures and histories. We feel there is great complexity in any creative assertion of “here,” and it is in this spirit that Barely South Review features voices that defy easy regional, thematic, and stylistic categorizations. We seek great writing in its myriad forms.

The best way to get a clear sense of our tastes is to explore our recent issues. You can learn more about BSR’s history and staff here.