Twisted River Review is interested in all types of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and alternative genre pieces by writers/artists either from the Midwest or who are creating work that depicts the Midwest in some way. Twisted River Review does not discriminate based on race, gender, or any views on life whether alternative or traditional. High quality creativity is the only criterion used in choosing works to publish in Twisted River Review.
Email the following:
- 3 to 5 poems -or-
- one fiction short story -or-
- one nonfiction piece -or-
- one alternative genre piece
in a single document attachment to [email protected]
Authors/artists should limit submissions to 3-5 poems, one fiction story, one nonfiction essay, or one alternative genre piece. Please make only one submission in a single category per reading period.
There are no submission fees.
Poetry details: Please include all poems in one document. All poetry forms are accepted and encouraged.
Fiction details: Maximum word length for fiction/nonfiction submissions is 8,000 words. Please do not submit chapters of a longer piece. Fiction includes both literary fiction and genre work.
Nonfiction is not limited to creative nonfiction, but also includes nature/travel writing, food writing, and . Maximum word length is 8,000 words. Please do not submit chapters of a longer piece.
Alternative genres include (but are not limited to) graphic stories, found poetry, electronic literature, cross-genre work, experimental forms, mixed media, artwork. If the editors feel as though an alternative piece may belong in another category, they will reach out to discuss – don’t stress out too much, it will all get sorted.
Response time is approximately 4-8 months. Please do not inquire about status unless 8 months have elapsed.
Use .doc or .docx format (include jpeg’s of artwork within the .doc or .docx)
Use the subject line: “Last Name_First Name Twisted River (type of) submission” (Example: Jones_Devon Twisted River Poetry Submission)
Include a short cover letter and third-person bio in the body of the email.
Do not include AI generated work, in part or in full.
Only submit once per reading period.
Do not send revisions to submissions. Minor grammatical errors will not impact consideration.
Simultaneous submissions are accepted. Please inform us if submitted work is accepted elsewhere. We do not consider submissions of previously published work in any form (including prior internet publication). Upon acceptance, you must withdraw your work from other consideration.
