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Word Riot publishes the forceful voices of up-and-coming writers and poets. We like edgy. We like challenging. We like unique voices. We accept submissions of experimental and literary fiction, non-fiction, and poetry.

Country of Publication

United States

Publication Media & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 12 x per year.
Print Publication Print PublicationUnknown publication frequency.

Fiction On Hiatus
Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:
General General
Lengths:
Flash Fiction Flash FictionUp to 1,000 words.
Short Story Short Story1,000 - 6,500 words.
Novel Excerpt Novel ExcerptUp to 6,500 words.
Styles:

Unknown

Topics:

Unknown

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Submittable submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

Nonfiction On Hiatus

We’re interested in reading both full-length personal essays and very short non-fiction pieces. Whatever the length or the subject matter, preference will be given to compelling stories strong in lyricism, wit, compassion, or daring. 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.

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:
Interview InterviewNo specific word count limits known.
Review ReviewNo specific word count limits known.
Essay EssayUp to 6,500 words.
Narrative Nonfiction Narrative NonfictionUp to 6,500 words.
Styles:

Unknown

Topics:

Unknown

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Submittable submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

Poetry On Hiatus
Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:
General General
Lengths:
Poem PoemNo line limits known; 3 - 6 pieces.
Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms, including: Experimental poetry, Hybrid form.

Styles:

Unknown

Topics:

Unknown

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Submittable submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

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Dates

Last Updated: 17 Aug 2020
Date Added: 12 Jan 2006

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