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River Teeth and Beautiful Things Submissions

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Closes

December 1, 2026

Effort

About 90 minutes

Cost to apply

$3

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What it is

River Teeth is a journal of narrative nonfiction that invites submissions of creative nonfiction including narrative reportage, essays, and memoirs, as well as critical essays exploring the impact of nonfiction narrative. The journal does not have a page length or word count limit. Work must be original and not previously published, including on blogs or social media. Submissions created with generative AI are not accepted. First North American serial rights are requested. The journal particularly encourages submissions from BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and disabled writers.

Who it is for

Writers who have created original creative nonfiction essays, memoirs, or narrative reportage that has not been previously published.

Open to artists anywhere.

The call says: “Source page: open to applicants from any country”

US artists

Where

United States

When

December 1, 2026

Programme dates not listed

What you get

If published, you 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.

What you need to apply

  • Creative nonfiction essay, memoir, or narrative reportage
  • Indication of simultaneous submission status in cover letter or submission notes if applicable

How long it takes

About 90 minutes

Short application. Estimated from the 2 items this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

$3

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Go to the application

http://riverteethjournal.com/submission-guidelines/