The River

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The River is an online-only literary publication sponsored by the University of Maine at Farmington that publishes poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and short dramatic works.

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fictionLiteraryMysteryScience FictionFantasyHorrorRomanceHumorYoung AdultOpens Jun 8, 2027

The River accepts literary and genre fiction, especially work combining both, and welcomes sudden and flash fiction. Maximum 1,000 words; no minimum. Submit digitally as a Word document or PDF. The submission period is open from June 8 through July 28.

nonfictionLiteraryOpens Jun 8, 2027

The River welcomes all forms of creative nonfiction, including memoir, personal essay, and literary journalism. Maximum 1,000 words; no minimum. Submit digitally as a Word document or PDF. The submission period is open from June 8 through July 28.

otherOpens Jun 8, 2027

The River accepts all forms of short dramatic works, including short plays, excerpts, scenes, monologues, and short screenplays. No more than six pages; no minimum length. Submit digitally as a Word document or PDF. The submission period is open from June 8 through July 28.

otherOpens Jun 8, 2027

The River accepts podcasts and audio essays in MP3 format, up to 20 minutes or 5 GB. The submission period is open from June 8 through July 28.

poetryOpens Jun 8, 2027

The River accepts all genres and styles of poetry, with no minimum length and a maximum of five pages or five poems, whichever comes first. Submit digitally as a Word document or PDF. The submission period is open from June 8 through July 28.

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