They publish articles of interest to emerging and established literary writers. They publish News & Trends, The Literary Life Essays (on the more contemplative aspects of writing, ranging from creative process to the art of reading), The Practical Writer (advice and how-to articles that offer nuts and bolts information about the business of creative writing), and features of 2,000-3,000 words – articles, essays, profiles, and interviews regarding American literature. According to their section for advertisers, for March/April 2026, the issue theme is Writing Communities. (see Upcoming Issues and Deadlines here). They do not publish fiction, poetry, or reviews. They accept pitches as well as articles on spec (see guidelines), and take 4-6 weeks to respond to queries or manuscripts. Details here (themes) and here (writers’ guidelines).