The Emerald Coast Review showcases the best of Southern Coastal writers and artists. Submissions open for the 2025 volume on April 15 and close on July 15.  Emerald Coast Writers invites you to explore our guidelines and submission opportunities and join the quality writers, poets, and artists who proudly acknowledge publication in the Emerald Coast Review. Emerald Coast Writers, formerly publishing as West Florida Literary Federation, has produced the biennial volume since 1989, with this year marking the 23rd edition.