Oyster River Pages

Accepts one story up to 7,500 words. The 2026 submission window ran from January 27 through May 15; simultaneous submissions are allowed, and Emerging Voices applicants should submit to either Emerging Voices Fiction or Fiction, not both.

Emerging Voices Fiction is for writers with no more than two publications in any genre, excluding publications on personal blogs, websites, Substack, colleges, or universities. Submit one story of no more than 5,000 words; submit to either this category or Fiction, not both. The 2026 window ran January 27 through May 15.

Accepts one creative nonfiction essay no longer than 6,000 words. The 2026 submission window ran from January 27 through May 15.

ORP Soundings seeks reviews, interviews, profiles, commentary, and innovative forms, including multimedia, engaging with literary, artistic, or cultural significance and aligning with the mission to amplify diverse voices. The 2026 submission window ran from January 27 through May 15.

Accepts up to three poems, with each poem starting on its own page. The 2026 submission window ran from January 27 through May 15; duplicate submissions within the same window are declined, and the magazine generally does not seek light verse or traditional rhyming poetry.

Emerging Voices Poetry accepts up to three poems in one document of no more than 10 pages total. Translations are not accepted, and only one poetry submission per submitter will be read and reviewed. The 2026 window ran from January 27 through May 15.