We want captivating writing. Show us your rhythmic sentences, vivid scenes, and nuanced characters. Give us poems that make us think, stories that make us feel. 

There are no limits to creativity. We only ask for your best.

Our response time is anywhere from a few weeks to a few months. If you haven't heard from us after three months, feel free to query our managing editor at kquaney@aum.edu

Fiction and Creative Non-Fiction

We’re looking for well-crafted fiction and creative non-fiction. Please limit your submission to 2,000 words or ten pages, whichever is shorter. We'll consider longer stories on a case-by-case basis.

Poetry

Send us your best work. Please limit your submission to three poems and submit them as one document.

General Guidelines

- Please submit as Microsoft Word document only. 

- We only accept work that has not been published previously.

- Submit one short story, three flash/micro pieces, or three poems at a time. If you already have material under consideration with Thirteen Bridges, please do not submit additional work until you have heard back from us.

- Simultaneous submissions are fine, but please notify us if your work has been accepted elsewhere.

- All accepted submissions will be considered for our debut print journal in spring 2025. Authors published in our print journal will receive a physical copy of that issue, postage paid.

- Authors published online will remain searchable in our archive after the initial run of their submission.

- Thirteen Bridges Review acquires first serial rights, including both print and electronic rights. Copyright remains with the author.