Literary Journal

Fourteen Hills: The SFSU Review

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About the magazine

Fourteen Hills: The SFSU Review is a literary journal affiliated with San Francisco State University, founded in 1994. It emerged from the university's Creative Writing program, which has a long tradition of nurturing innovative poetry and fiction. The journal's mission is to publish compelling, risk-taking work that challenges conventional forms and voices, reflecting the experimental spirit of the Bay Area literary scene. Over the decades, it has provided a platform for both emerging and established writers, maintaining a commitment to diversity and artistic excellence.

Editorial focus

Since its inception, Fourteen Hills: The SFSU Review has contributed to a vibrant literary tradition on the West Coast centered in the San Francisco Bay Area. Its commitment to presenting a diversity of experimental and progressive work by emerging and cross-genre writers, as well as by award-winning and established authors, has earned it a reputation for literary excellence.

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Submitting your work

Reading periodMar 4 to Dec 15

Reading feeNo

PaymentContributor copies only

Response timeGreater than 6 months

Simultaneous submissionsYes

Unsolicited submissionsYes

Writers should familiarize themselves with recent issues to understand the journal's aesthetic, which favors work that is formally adventurous and emotionally resonant. Submissions are typically open for poetry, fiction, and nonfiction during reading periods announced on the website. Simultaneous submissions are generally accepted, but notify promptly if accepted elsewhere. Include a brief cover letter and adhere strictly to genre-specific guidelines. Response times vary, so patience is advised.

Please submit in standard format. No fancy fonts, no special cover letters. Let the work speak for itself.

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OpenDeadline · 2026-12-15