Literary Journal

MSU Roadrunner Review

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About the magazine

MSU Roadrunner Review is the literary and arts journal of Metropolitan State University of Denver, founded to provide a platform for emerging and established voices within the university and beyond. Rooted in the university's commitment to access and diversity, the journal publishes poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and visual art that reflect a broad range of experiences and aesthetics. Its mission is to foster a vibrant literary community in the Rocky Mountain region and to offer students hands-on experience in editing and publishing.

Editorial focus

The MSU Roadrunner Review is a student-curated literary journal out of the Creative Writing program at the Metropolitan State University of Denver. The editors welcome quality prose, poetry, and visual art.

PoetryFictionCreative Nonfiction

Submitting your work

Reading periodSep 3 to Oct 10

Reading feeYes

PaymentNo payment

Response timeLess than 3 months

Simultaneous submissionsYes

Unsolicited submissionsYes

Writers and artists should review the journal's submission guidelines on its website, which typically open during the academic year. The editors welcome work from both emerging and experienced creators, with a particular interest in pieces that resonate with the university's diverse community. Simultaneous submissions are generally accepted, but notify promptly if your work is placed elsewhere. Include a brief bio and adhere to genre-specific word limits. Response times may vary during the academic term, so patience is appreciated.

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