Guidelines for Reviews

The Corresponder: A Fan Letter on Minnesota Writers reviews work only by Minnesota authors. We have a preference for reviews of literary works in the genres of fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction and memoir. Please take the time to sample reviews from previous issues.

The Corresponder office generally has a number of titles ready for review at any time. Please contact the Editor for a list of books available. We regret that our only form of payment for your review is the title you selected.

Review format/submission process: Include as a heading for all reviews: book title, author’s name, publisher and year of copyright, and indicate hardcover/softcover format and the price of the book. Please limit your review to 450 words. Submit an electronic copy of the review in Word format via e-mail. Also submit a hardcopy of your review as well as the book itself—we need to scan its cover for publication and will return the copy afterwards.

You may drop your review off in The Corresponder’s box at the English Department Office at Armstrong Hall 230, Minnesota State University, Mankato or mail to:

The Corresponder
Department of English
Minnesota State University, Mankato
230 Armstrong Hall
Mankato, MN 56001

Corresponder reviews now have the opportunity to be aired on KMSU. If you would like to participate in The Corresponder on Air, please contact the Editor and refer to our guidelines: Writing Corresponder Reviews For Radio.

If you have further questions, please feel free to contact the Editor.