# The Pinch

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***The Pinch*** is a biannual [literary magazine](/source/Literary_magazine) run by graduate students and faculty at the [University of Memphis](/source/University_of_Memphis).[1][2][3] It publishes fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, and visual art.

Works previously published in the magazine have been reprinted in the *[Best American Essays](/source/Best_American_Essays)* and *[Best American Nonrequired Reading](/source/Best_American_Nonrequired_Reading)*,[4] and have won a [Pushcart Prize](/source/Pushcart_Prize).[5]

The magazine was established by William Page in 1980, under the name *Memphis State Review*. Its name was changed to *River City* in 1988 and to *The Pinch* in 2006. The name "*The Pinch*" comes from [Memphis' old Jewish ghetto](/source/Pinch_District,_Memphis), as detailed by Memphis writer [Steve Stern](/source/Steve_Stern_(writer)).

## Awards

- Steve Adams' "Touch" was featured in the 2014 Pushcart Prize anthology.
- Lee Sharkey's "8x8" was featured in the 2013 Pushcart Prize anthology.
- Michael Poore's "The Street of the House of the Sun" was reprinted in *Best American Nonrequired Reading 2012*.
- Michelle Seaton's "How To Work a Locker Room" was reprinted in *Best American Nonrequired Reading 2009*.
- Ander Monson's "Solipsism" was reprinted in *Best American Essays 2008*.
- Anis Shivani's "Dubai" was shortlisted for the Pushcart Prize in 2008.

## See also

- [List of literary magazines](/source/List_of_literary_magazines)

## References

1. [Memphis Flyer on The Pinch](http://www.memphisflyer.com/memphis/working-it/Content?oid=3055711)

1. *Memphis Commercial Appeal*, March 9, 2008

1. ["About"](https://www.pinchjournal.com/about). *PINCH*. 2025-05-29. Retrieved 2026-03-09.

1. [The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2008](https://www.bestamericannonrequiredreading.blogspot.com/)

1. [Pushcart Prize Rankings](https://perpetualfolly.blogspot.com/2007/12/2008-pushcart-prize-rankings_10.html#links)

## External links

- [Official website](http://www.pinchjournal.com/)
- [Review of *The Pinch* by *The Review Review*](https://archive.today/20130411230422/http://thereviewreview.com/reviews/straight-out-memphis-creative-nonfiction-visual-art-)

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