General Guidelines
Word Riot first opened up shop in March 2002 and has become one of the best known and most reputable online journals on the interwebs.
We like edgy. We like experimental. We like publishing the best up-and-coming writers and poets so we can say we knew 'em when.
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View Your SubmissionsFLASH FICTION
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Flash fiction is a piece of fiction under 1000 words.
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SHORT STORIES
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Short story submissions should be no less than 1000 words and no greater than 6500.
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NOVEL EXCERPTS
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We will accept submissions of novel excerpts up to 6500 words in length. Please include a brief synopsis of your novel and a general overview of its theme. We will take into consideration the limitations imposed by submitting an excerpt best understood in the context of a novel.
Additionally, selections from longer works such as screenplays and novellas may be considered under this category.
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STRETCHING FORMS
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The stretching form category includes experimental and unique writing that we feel exists beyond the usual categories of fiction, poetry, and essay. Submissions should be no longer than 6500 words in length.
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NON-FICTION
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We’re interested in reading both full-length personal essays (1000 to 6500 words) and very short non-fiction pieces (650 words or less). Whatever the length or the subject matter, preference will be given to compelling stories strong in lyricism, wit, compassion, or daring.
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REVIEWS & INTERVIEWS
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We are interested in book reviews of literary and experimental fiction and poetry. Our primary interest is in books from small, independent and university presses but we will accept reviews of books from large publishing houses.
Similarly, we are primarily interested in interviews with authors and poets who publish with small, independent and university presses but we will accept interviews of authors and poets who are published by large houses.
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