Founded by poet Ziyi Yan, The Dawn Review is an international literary magazine publishing striking, original work. Instead of adhering to restrictive notions of what makes "good literature," we promote written and visual work that truly surprises us, whether through new language, new ideas, or new forms. Our issues are not split into genres, because we believe that creative expression is most powerful without the constraint of categorization. We love pieces that show us the truth by refracting it–that not only meditate on lived experiences, but amplify them, and force us to reckon with the full scale of our humanity. As part of this ethos, we accept submissions on all themes, from creatives of all ages and demographics.