SPLIT ROCK REVIEW SUBMISSION HUB
We invite submissions for Issue 23 from June 1 to August 1.
We publish poetry, short creative nonfiction and fiction, comics, graphic narratives, visual poetry, photography, and art that explore place, environment, and the complex relationship between humans and the natural world.
We are looking for work that grapples with land, water, climate, extraction, conservation, stewardship, displacement, belonging, and the layered histories embedded in landscapes.
GENERAL SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
- We only accept submissions via Submittable. Submissions sent via email will not be considered.
- We offer 100 free submissions during each reading period, as well as GENERAL, TIP JAR, and EXPEDITED submission options for a nominal fee.
- We are particularly interested in work by writers and artists historically underrepresented in literary publishing, including Black, Indigenous, and other people of color; LGBTQIA+ and gender-nonconforming creators; disabled writers and artists; women; and other marginalized communities.
- We accept simultaneous submissions. If your work is accepted elsewhere, please withdraw it immediately through Submittable. If withdrawing only part of a submission, leave a comment specifying which pieces should be removed.
- We do not accept works of translation or previously published work, including work published on personal blogs, websites, or social media.
- We do not consider manuscript revisions during the reading period.
- Collaborative works are welcome. Please include the names of all collaborators in your submission.
- Previous contributors should wait one year from the publication date of their work before submitting again.
- Upon acceptance, contributors grant Split Rock Review First Electronic Rights and Archival Rights. Rights revert to the author after publication, though we ask that Split Rock Review be acknowledged as the place of initial publication.
- While we are unfortunately unable to offer payment at this time, we actively promote our contributors through features such as our Contributor Spotlight Series and Photic Zone Interview Series.
The expedited category moves your work to the top of our queue. You can expect a response within two weeks. There is no limit to how many times you may submit per reading period; however, please wait for a response before sending new work.
Your submission supports Split Rock Review’s mission and helps keep our volunteer-run operation running smoothly.
GENRE GUIDELINES
POETRY
• Submit 3–5 poems in a single Word or PDF file.
• Arrange poems in your preferred publication order.
• Include your name, email, and genre on the first page.
• One poem per page, single-spaced or formatted as intended for publication.
SHORT CREATIVE NONFICTION (under 2,000 words)
• Submit up to 2 pieces in a single Word or PDF file.
• Include your name, email, and genre on the first page.
• Begin each piece on a new page.
• Double-spaced unless formatting is integral to the work.
• Each piece must not exceed 2,000 words.
SHORT FICTION (under 2,000 words)
• Submit up to 2 stories in a single Word or PDF file.
• Include your name, email, and genre on the first page.
• Begin each story on a new page.
• Double-spaced unless formatting is integral to the work.
• Fiction should engage with place, ecology, or human–nature relationships.
• Each story must not exceed 2,000 words.
GRAPHIC NARRATIVES, COMICS, HYBRIDS, & VISUAL POETRY
• Submit up to 5 pieces in JPG, PNG, TIFF, or PDF format.
• Please send the highest resolution available.
PHOTOGRAPHY & ART
• Submit up to 5 works, including photography, painting, drawing, printmaking, and mixed media.
• JPG, PNG, or TIFF formats only.
• Please send the highest resolution available.
RESPONSE TIME
We aim to respond to submissions within two months, though response times may occasionally be longer. If you have not heard from us after four months, please first check your submission status in Submittable and your spam folder before contacting us.
We welcome poetry, short creative nonfiction and fiction, graphic narratives, comics, hybrids, photography, and art that explore place, environment, and the complex relationship between humans and the natural world.
Tip Jar submissions help support Split Rock Review and keep our volunteer-run operation running smoothly. While these submissions do not receive expedited review, your contribution directly supports hosting, processing, and publication costs.
GENRE GUIDELINES
POETRY
• Submit 3–5 poems in a single Word or PDF file.
• Arrange poems in your preferred publication order.
• Include your name, email, and genre on the first page.
• One poem per page, single-spaced or formatted as intended for publication.
SHORT CREATIVE NONFICTION (under 2,000 words)
• Submit up to 2 pieces in a single Word or PDF file.
• Include your name, email, and genre on the first page.
• Begin each piece on a new page.
• Double-spaced unless formatting is integral to the work.
• Each piece must not exceed 2,000 words.
SHORT FICTION (under 2,000 words)
• Submit up to 2 stories in a single Word or PDF file.
• Include your name, email, and genre on the first page.
• Begin each story on a new page.
• Double-spaced unless formatting is integral to the work.
• Fiction should engage with place, ecology, or human–nature relationships.
• Each story must not exceed 2,000 words.
GRAPHIC NARRATIVES, COMICS, HYBRIDS, & VISUAL POETRY
• Submit up to 5 pieces in JPG, PNG, TIFF, or PDF format.
• Please send the highest resolution available.
PHOTOGRAPHY & ART
• Submit up to 5 works, including photography, painting, drawing, printmaking, and mixed media.
• JPG, PNG, or TIFF formats only.
• Please send the highest resolution available.
RESPONSE TIME
We aim to respond to submissions within two months, though response times may occasionally be longer. If you have not heard from us after four months, please first check your submission status in Submittable and your spam folder before contacting us.
We welcome poetry, short creative nonfiction and fiction, graphic narratives, comics, hybrids, photography, and art that explore place, environment, and the complex relationship between humans and the natural world.
General submissions help support Split Rock Review and keep our volunteer-run operation running smoothly. While these submissions do not receive expedited review, your contribution directly supports hosting, processing, and publication costs.
GENRE GUIDELINES
POETRY
• Submit 3–5 poems in a single Word or PDF file.
• Arrange poems in your preferred publication order.
• Include your name, email, and genre on the first page.
• One poem per page, single-spaced or formatted as intended for publication.
SHORT CREATIVE NONFICTION (under 2,000 words)
• Submit up to 2 pieces in a single Word or PDF file.
• Include your name, email, and genre on the first page.
• Begin each piece on a new page.
• Double-spaced unless formatting is integral to the work.
• Each piece must not exceed 2,000 words.
SHORT FICTION (under 2,000 words)
• Submit up to 2 stories in a single Word or PDF file.
• Include your name, email, and genre on the first page.
• Begin each story on a new page.
• Double-spaced unless formatting is integral to the work.
• Fiction should engage with place, ecology, or human–nature relationships.
• Each story must not exceed 2,000 words.
GRAPHIC NARRATIVES, COMICS, HYBRIDS, & VISUAL POETRY
• Submit up to 5 pieces in JPG, PNG, TIFF, or PDF format.
• Please send the highest resolution available.
PHOTOGRAPHY & ART
• Submit up to 5 works, including photography, painting, drawing, printmaking, and mixed media.
• JPG, PNG, or TIFF formats only.
• Please send the highest resolution available.
RESPONSE TIME
We aim to respond to submissions within two months, though response times may occasionally be longer. If you have not heard from us after four months, please first check your submission status in Submittable and your spam folder before contacting us.