Grist

Open to: Does not consider work from those currently or recently affiliated with the University of Tennessee at Knoxville.

Accepts one story up to 7,000 words. In 2026, submissions run August 1 through October 31, unless the cap is reached; fiction opens after the initial 100 fee-free submissions and is capped at 500 submissions. Flash is considered if submitted in one document totaling no more than 7,000 words.

Open to: Does not consider work from those currently or recently affiliated with the University of Tennessee at Knoxville.

Accepts one essay up to 7,000 words. In 2026, submissions run August 1 through October 31, unless the cap is reached; creative nonfiction opens after the initial 100 fee-free submissions and is capped at 150 submissions. Flash is considered if submitted in one document totaling no more than 7,000 words.

Open to: Does not consider work from those currently or recently affiliated with the University of Tennessee at Knoxville.

Accepts one craft essay up to 7,000 words; pitches for craft essays may also be sent to the managing editor. In 2026, submissions run August 1 through October 31, unless the cap is reached.

Open to: Does not consider work from those currently or recently affiliated with the University of Tennessee at Knoxville.

Accepts 3–5 poems. In 2026, submissions run August 1 through October 31, unless the cap is reached; poetry opens after the initial 100 fee-free submissions and is capped at 500 submissions.

Seeks reviews of books from small, independent, and university presses, especially fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, craft, and creative-process books. Reviews are approximately 700 words; reviewers usually have 4–8 weeks to complete them. Contact the Reviews Editor rather than submitting through the standard journal categories.