Drift & Dribble Miscellany

Submitting your work

Before submitting, read at least one full issue to understand the magazine's aesthetic and editorial preferences. They favor nonfiction that is deeply personal yet universally resonant, with a strong sense of craft and a willingness to experiment with structure. Avoid overly polished, generic personal essays; instead, send work that feels necessary and surprising. Simultaneous submissions are accepted, but notify promptly if your piece is placed elsewhere. Response times can be slow, so patience is advised. Always include a brief cover letter that situates your work within the magazine's interests, and adhere strictly to the stated word count and formatting guidelines.

Those with unusual perspectives and original thinkers are especially encouraged to submit. Formulaic genre-focused work is not our focus. We are looking for those writers who spend their time developing their work rather than marketing and, as such, we don’t publish resumes. Work stands on its own. Let’s see what you have.