Our submission window for ISSUE 22 is October 1 to October 31
Split Rock Review is an independent, online publication run by volunteers who love literature, art, and the wilderness.
We publish poetry, short creative nonfiction and fiction, comics, hybrids, visual poetry, interviews, book reviews, photography, and art that explore place, environment, and the relationship between humans and the natural world.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
- We only accept submissions via Submittable. Any submissions sent via email will be unread.
- We offer 100 free submissions during the reading period as well as GENERAL, TIP JAR, and EXPEDITED submission options for a nominal fee.
- We are particularly interested in work by people historically underrepresented in literary publishing: artists and writers who are Black, Indigenous, people of color, people with disabilities, gender-nonconforming, LGBTQIA+, women, and other marginalized communities.
- We accept simultaneous submissions. However, please withdraw your work immediately should a piece you’ve submitted be accepted elsewhere. If you are withdrawing your entire submission, please log in to your Submittable account and click “Withdraw.” If you need to withdraw part of your submission, open it within Submittable and add a note indicating the pieces you'd like to withdraw. We cannot consider additional work in the place of withdrawn work.
- No manuscript edits or revisions will be considered during the reading period.
- We do not accept works of translation or previously published work for our journal issues (this includes personal blogs, social media posts, and personal websites).
- We accept collaborative works, but please provide the names of all the collaborators in your submission.
- Previous SRR contributors: please wait two years from the publication date of your work before submitting to us again. You know we love your work, but we want to give other writers and artists an opportunity to be published and showcased in SRR.
- If your work is accepted, you agree to give Split Rock Review First Electronic Rights and Archival Rights. You may republish your work without fee, but we ask that Split Rock Review is acknowledged as its place of initial publication.
- Unfortunately, we cannot pay our contributors; however, we do our best to promote our writers/artists and their work. Check out our Contributor Spotlight Series and Photic Zone Interview Serie
Expedited Submissions
We welcome poetry, short creative nonfiction and fiction, graphic narratives, comics, hybrids, photography, and art that explore place, environment, and the relationship between humans and the natural world.
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, but please wait for a response before sending new work.
Your submission fee supports Split Rock Review’s mission and helps cover hosting, processing, and operating costs. Please note: an expedited submission does not guarantee publication.
POETRY (3 to 5 poems)
- Submit 3–5 poems in a single Word or PDF file.
- Arrange poems in the order you’d like them to appear.
- Include your name, email, and genre on the first page.
- One poem per page, single-spaced (or as intended for publication).
SHORT CREATIVE NONFICTION (up to 2,000 words each)
- 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 (or as intended for publication).
SHORT FICTION (up to 2,000 words each)
- 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 (or as intended for publication).
- Fiction should engage with place, ecology, or human–nature relationships. For inspiration, see works such as:
“The End of Old Horse” by Simon J. Ortiz; “The Siskiyou, July 1989” by T.C. Boyle; “The Wave” by Liam O’Flaherty; “A Mild Attack of Locusts” by Doris Lessing; “He-y, Come On Ou-t!” by Shinichi Hoshi; “And of Clay Are We Created” by Isabel Allende.
GRAPHIC NARRATIVES, COMICS, HYBRIDS, VISUAL POETRY
- Submit up to 5 pieces in JPG, PNG, TIFF, or PDF format.
- Send highest resolution available; higher-res files may be requested upon acceptance.
PHOTOGRAPHY & ART
- Submit up to 5 works (photography, painting, drawing, printmaking, etc.).
- JPG, PNG, or TIFF formats only.
- Send highest resolution available; higher-res files may be requested upon acceptance.
Note: Submissions that do not follow guidelines will not be considered.
Tip Jar Submissions
We welcome poetry, short creative nonfiction and fiction, graphic narratives, comics, hybrids, photography, and art that explore place, environment, and the 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.
Please note: a Tip Jar submission does not guarantee publication.
POETRY (3 to 5 poems)
- Submit 3–5 poems in a single Word or PDF file.
- Arrange poems in the order you’d like them to appear.
- Include your name, email, and genre on the first page.
- One poem per page, single-spaced (or as intended for publication).
SHORT CREATIVE NONFICTION (up to 2,000 words each)
- 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 (or as intended for publication).
SHORT FICTION (up to 2,000 words each)
- 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 (or as intended for publication).
- Fiction should engage with place, ecology, or human–nature relationships. For inspiration, see works such as:“The End of Old Horse” by Simon J. Ortiz; “The Siskiyou, July 1989” by T.C. Boyle; “The Wave” by Liam O’Flaherty; “A Mild Attack of Locusts” by Doris Lessing; “He-y, Come On Ou-t!” by Shinichi Hoshi; “And of Clay Are We Created” by Isabel Allende.
GRAPHIC NARRATIVES, COMICS, HYBRIDS, VISUAL POETRY
- Submit up to 5 pieces in JPG, PNG, TIFF, or PDF format.
- Send highest resolution available; higher-res files may be requested upon acceptance.
PHOTOGRAPHY & ART
- Submit up to 5 works (photography, painting, drawing, printmaking, etc.).
- JPG, PNG, or TIFF formats only.
- Send highest resolution available; higher-res files may be requested upon acceptance.
Note: Submissions that do not follow guidelines will not be considered.