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Tributaries Web Series 13

A project of The Fourth River (see other related projects).

About

Rolling, burbling, churning along, tributaries lead us to the river. These winding origins are sometimes small, but often powerful. Tributaries refresh us, urge us forward, guide us through the trees. The Fourth River’s weekly online publication, “Tributaries”, showcases the brief and the inspiring, that which sustains us and takes us through unexpected courses.

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Country of Publication

United States

Publication Medium & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 52 x per year.

Fiction Temp Closed

Audience:
Open to a broad Audience.
Genres:
General General
Styles:
Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.
Topics:
Nature/Environment (See guidelines), Place/Regions (General, See guidelines), Other (May vary).
Types/Lengths:
TypeLength Details
Flash Fiction Flash FictionUp to 500 words.
Payscale:
We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
No monetary payment No monetary payment.
Submissions:
ElectronicPostalReprintsSimultaneousMedia
OK No No OKText format submissions
Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.

Nonfiction Temp Closed

Audience:
Open to a broad Audience.
Styles:
Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.
Topics:
Nature/Environment (See guidelines), Place/Regions (General, See guidelines), Other (May vary).
Types/Lengths:
TypeLength Details
Narrative Nonfiction Narrative NonfictionUp to 500 words.
Payscale:
We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
No monetary payment No monetary payment.
Submissions:
ElectronicPostalReprintsSimultaneousMedia
OK No No OKText format submissions
Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.

Poetry Closed

This project has permanently closed to submissions in this category.

Visual Art Closed

This project has permanently closed to submissions in this category.

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Dates

Last Updated: 29 Nov 2023
Last Audited: 29 Nov 2023 We audit each active listing twice a year.
Date Added: 10 Oct 2016

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