submission guidelines

submissions for issue iv - revolution ​are open!
  • Accepted files: .docx, .doc, .png, .jpg (We would prefer .docx. or .doc if possible, since it's easier for us to transfer the formatting of your piece accurately! Please only submit PDFs if the file type is essential to the format of your piece. We ask that you not not attach as an image what can be attached as a .docx or .doc, as .png and .jpg are meant for visual poetry.)
    • A description of pieces is not required, though we would be pleased if submitters include any applicable content warnings with their work.
    • Submitters are also highly encouraged to cite any inspirations or references for their pieces.
  • Though this should go without saying, works containing or promoting any sort of bigotry or discrimination will result in your submission being returned unread and your address blocked.
    • Please don't submit explicit sexual content (mentions and allusions are okay)--we have minors on our team who read and review your pieces. Rule of thumb, keep it PG-13.
    • We would love it if you included any content warnings (if applicable) in your submission document or in the "short description" section in the submission form!
  • We have a blind submissions policy. Please do not include your name on the documents that you submit.
  • We ask that you submit each piece in a different file (ex. if submitting 3 poems, please submit one file for each poem). Please make sure that you name each file with the name of the piece.
  • We kindly ask that you don’t submit any AI writing or art

  • We accept the following genres in any form and style:
    • Poetry
      • max 5 pieces per submission
      • max 80 lines per piece
    • Fiction
      • max 2 pieces per submission
      • max 5,000 words per piece
    • Nonfiction
      • max 2 pieces per submission
      • max 5,000 words per piece
    • Art
      • max 10 pieces per submission
    • Experimental (anything that doesn’t fall within the above categories)
      • max 2 pieces per submission
      • max 5,000 words per piece (if applicable)

  • Simultaneous submissions are welcome, but please inform us if any of your submissions are accepted elsewhere—we want to celebrate with you!
  • Though original work is preferred, previously published pieces are allowed, as long as this is mentioned in the Google Form (including the place of previous publication).
  • Submissions do not have to be related to a theme of "reincarnation", but feel free to write from this theme if it inspires you!
  • We kindly ask that contributors cite Renaissance Review as the place of first/previous publication should their pieces appear elsewhere.
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other notes

  • Upon acceptance, RenRev receives electronic first serial rights. All rights revert back to the contributor upon publication.
  • We regret that we cannot compensate contributors at the time, though we will promote contributors' work, both present and future, on social media in any way we can!
  • We nominate for awards such as the Pushcart Prize, Best Small Fictions, Best of the Net, and hopefully more in the future.
  • We're excited to read your work! ​