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River Teeth and Beautiful Things

River Teeth: A Journal of Narrative Nonfiction

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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 invites submissions of creative nonfiction, including narrative reportage, essays, and memoirs, as well as critical essays that explore the impact of nonfiction narrative on the lives of its writers, subjects, and readers. No page length or word count limit. Previously published works, including writing from blogs or social media, are not accepted. Submissions created with generative AI are not accepted. The journal requests first North American serial rights. Simultaneous submissions are allowed with notification. Incarcerated writers without internet access may submit via postal mail.

Who it is for

Writers submitting creative nonfiction, including narrative reportage, essays, memoirs, and critical essays about nonfiction narrative.

Open to artists anywhere.

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

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Where

United States

When

December 1, 2026

Programme dates not listed

What you get

If published in River Teeth, you receive $100, two complimentary issues, a one-year subscription, and the option to purchase additional copies at a discounted rate.

What you need to apply

  • Creative nonfiction essay or critical essay about nonfiction narrative
  • Cover letter or notes indicating if this is a simultaneous submission

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

https://riverteeth.submittable.com/submit