River Teeth Journal Submissions

River Teeth  invites submissions of creative nonfiction, including narrative  reportage, essays, and memoirs, as well as critical essays that explore the impact of nonfiction narrative on the lives of its writers, subjects, and readers. We do not have a page length or word count limit (or minimum). We cannot accept previously published works, including writing from blogs, social media, etc. At this time, we do not accept  submissions created with the assistance of generative AI. Please wait to submit another essay for consideration until a decision has been made  on your previous submission. There is a $3 processing fee. 

We will consider simultaneous submissions as long as writers follow the normal etiquette of such submissions by indicating so in a cover letter, by notifying us immediately if the essay is picked up by another journal, and withdrawing it from our submissions. We try to respond to submissions within three to six months, though we always work hard to return submissions as quickly as possible while giving each submission a fair read. We request first North American serial rights. 

River Teeth  encourages underrepresented writers to submit work for consideration, including but not limited to: BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and disabled writers. We  accept submissions Sept. 1 – Dec. 1 and Jan. 1 – April 1. Please visit us at www.riverteethjournal.com for more detailed information. 

If  published, the writer will receive $100, two complimentary issues of the journal, a one-year subscription, and the option to purchase additional copies at a discounted contributor’s rate. 

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to read your work.