The Fourth River

Stories exploring relationships between humans and their environments, including place, space, and identity. Prose is usually 3,000–4,000 words; stories up to 7,000 words are considered. Submissions for fall digital issues are accepted November 15–January 15 and for spring print issues July 15–September 15.

Up to 3 flash fiction or nonfiction pieces in one submission, with a total word count of 3,000 words or less. Work should explore relationships between humans and their environments, including place, space, and identity. Submissions for fall digital issues are accepted November 15–January 15 and for spring print issues July 15–September 15.

Creative nonfiction and essays exploring relationships between humans and their environments, including place, space, and identity. Prose is usually 3,000–4,000 words; essays up to 7,000 words are considered. Submissions for fall digital issues are accepted November 15–January 15 and for spring print issues July 15–September 15.

Poetry of any style; submit 3–5 poems. Work should explore relationships between humans and their environments, including place, space, and identity. Submissions for fall digital issues are accepted November 15–January 15; the $3 fee applies to print and digital submissions.

Tributaries web-series submissions are rolling, though the series may temporarily close while editors catch up on reading. Submit flash fiction or other work suited to the series; submissions are always free.

Tributaries web-series submissions are rolling, though the series may temporarily close while editors catch up on reading. Submit nonfiction or other work suited to the series; submissions are always free.