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Red River Review

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About the magazine

Red River Review is a literary journal founded in 1990 in Shreveport, Louisiana, with a mission to publish accessible, well-crafted poetry and short fiction from both emerging and established writers. Rooted in a regional sensibility yet open to global voices, the journal has maintained a consistent editorial vision that values clarity, emotional resonance, and narrative strength over experimental obscurity. Its longevity and steady publication schedule have made it a reliable venue for writers seeking a thoughtful, non-dogmatic readership.

Editorial focus

Red River Review seeks poetry, short fiction, creative nonfiction, hybrid and interdisciplinary work, and visual art shaped by craft, artistic intention, and purposeful use of form. We are drawn to literary work attentive to language, image, voice, and structure, and visual work shaped by clarity of vision, emotional resonance, and thoughtful composition. Rooted in its history as one of the first online poetry journals, Red River Review welcomes work that takes formal, emotional, or imaginative risks while remaining grounded in craft, clarity, and creative purpose.

PoetryFictionCreative Nonfiction

Submitting your work

Reading periodNov 15 to Jan 15
Reading feeYes
PaymentNo payment
Response timeLess than 3 months
Simultaneous submissionsYes
Unsolicited submissionsNo

Submit polished, accessible work that demonstrates a clear command of language and a genuine emotional or narrative core. Avoid overly experimental or fragmented pieces; the editors favor poems and stories that engage the reader directly. Follow the journal's submission windows and guidelines closely, as response times can be slow but decisions are made with care. Simultaneous submissions are generally accepted, but notify promptly if your work is placed elsewhere.

Submit polished, intentional work that demonstrates attention to craft, voice, image, form, and emotional resonance. We are drawn to pieces that offer a new way of seeing or risk something meaningful on the page. Please read recent work in Red River Review before submitting.

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OpenDeadline · 2026-11-15

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