Call for Submissions! Wild Ramp is putting together a one-off (for now) lit zine in 2026: Wild Ramp Review of Books. Midwest-made book nerdery for the people! We’re looking for: • Critical essays on fiction/non-fiction • Cultural writing • Midwest culture takes • Kid reviewers + kid book reviews • Comics + zine reviews • Thoughtful writing (no academic voice needed) Not looking for: hot takes, AI slop, takedowns, or stuff already covered well everywhere (sorry romance/BookTok ). Deadline: Rolling until March 31, 2026 Length: 800–2,000 words, include name and short bio Submit to: wildramppublishing@gmail.com, Subject: Wild Ramp Review of Books Include: Name, bio, book(s) you’re writing about Payment: 2 contributor copies Rights: You keep all rights!

"Is Criticism Really A Creative Art? Why Should It Not Be?" - Oscar Wilde

Call for Submissions!

We're putting together a one-off (for now) lit zine in 2026: Wild Ramp Review of Books.

Midwest-made book nerdery for the people!

Deadline: Rolling until March 31, 2026

Writers of all ages welcome.

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