Call for Submissions | Summer 2012
Although we accept any eco-poetic relevant submissions, we will be structuring the Summer 2012 issue around a loose theme: “Becoming Wild.” We are also looking for appropriate seasonal pieces (summer and autumn). Please see our submission guidelines below.
- Next Deadline: April 20th 2012
Submission Guidelines for Written River
Written River accepts unsolicited submissions. Our Journal primarily publishes poetry (any form as long as the verse is theme-relevant), nonfiction, (essays, autobiographical stories, and travel writing), interviews and book reviews.
Please send a short cover letter, biographical statement and a Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx) attachment of:
- Up to 5 poems not exceeding 15 pages. Please send a query letter and an excerpt if you would like a long form poem to be considered.
- Nonfiction work of 5000 words or less.
We prefer electronic submissions. This is currently our only method of accepting submissions. Email submissions to: writtenriver@hiraethpress.com. We usually respond to submissions within 4 – 6 weeks.
Submitted works should be previously unpublished. We are open to publishing a limited number of poems/essays may have appeared in print or online, but the author must hold sole rights to the work.We do accept original artwork/photographs. We request that images be scanned with a resolution of at least 300 dpi and attached it to the query email, which should also contain a cover letter. Simultaneous submissions are permitted; however, we ask to be notified promptly if your submitted work is accepted elsewhere.
NOTE: If your work is seasonally themed you should consider our issue deadlines below.
Written River Bi-annual Submission Deadlines
- Winter Solstice Issue: October 20
- Summer Solstice Issue: April 20