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riddlebird (Gold Star Program) Gold Star

For the best idea of what interests us, please read the issues at https://www.riddlebird.com.

For our summer issue, we will specifically be looking for humorous work, lighthearted pieces, or works that explore the humor woven through struggles.

650-5000 words

Limit one submission

We are interested in three categories.

  • Literary Fiction — Our favorite writers include authors like George Saunders, Souvankham Thammavongsa, and E.C. Osondu.
  • Personal Essays — We like a memoirist’s essay that has achieved some distance and allows us to share a newfound insight. Think of Vivian Gornick’s idea of “the situation and the story.”
  • Please note we do not accept poetry or flash fiction.
    • Please include your name, including contact information, and your title.
    • Include a very brief cover letter in the body of the e-mail. Include a short bio in third person, and do not send previously published work.

    Our goal is to celebrate your work. Please follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @riddlebirdmag. We will share author bios and links to your work upon publication. We request North American Serial Rights which then revert to you.

July 2023 Issue

Temp Closed

Re-opening April 16 - May 7

For our summer issue, we will specifically be looking for humorous work, lighthearted pieces, or works that explore the humor woven through struggles. For the best idea of what interests us, please read the issues at https://www.riddlebird.com.

650-5000 words

Limit one submission

Authors are paid, so tips are most appreciated.

  • Literary Fiction — Our favorite writers include authors like George Saunders, Souvankham Thammavongsa, and E.C. Osondu.
  • Personal Essays — We like a memoirist’s essay that has achieved some distance and allows us to share a newfound insight. Think of Vivian Gornick’s idea of “the situation and the story.”
  • Please note we do not accept poetry or flash fiction. No overly sexual works (you might not think that we need to say this...but trust us, we do...)
    • Please include your name, including contact information, and your title.
    • Include a very brief cover letter in the body of the e-mail. Include a short bio in third person, and do not send previously published work.

    Our goal is to celebrate your work. Please follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @riddlebirdmag. We will share author bios and links to your work upon publication. We request North American Serial Rights which then revert to you.

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