Literary Journal

Rougarou

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About the magazine

Rougarou is a literary and arts organization affiliated with the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, named after the Cajun French werewolf figure. Founded in the early 2000s, it publishes an annual journal of poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and visual art, with a particular emphasis on work that engages with the complexities of place, culture, and identity. The journal has become a notable venue for emerging and established writers, especially those from the Gulf South and beyond, fostering a community that values lyrical precision and narrative risk. Its mission is to provide a platform for voices that might otherwise be marginalized, while maintaining high literary standards.

Editorial focus

Rougarou, a Journal of Arts and Literature , aims to publish an eclectic, resonant selection of creative writing by emerging and established writers. Founded in 2007 by the faculty and graduate students of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Rougarou is published biannually, with active columns updated regularly.

PoetryFictionCreative Nonfiction

Submitting your work

Reading periodJan 15 to Apr 1

Reading feeNo

PaymentNo payment

Response time3 to 6 months

Simultaneous submissionsYes

Unsolicited submissionsYes

Writers and artists should submit work that demonstrates a strong sense of voice and attention to language, with themes that resonate with the journal's interest in place, heritage, and transformation. Rougarou accepts submissions via its website, typically during reading periods announced on its site and social media. Simultaneous submissions are generally allowed, but notify immediately if accepted elsewhere. Include a brief bio and cover letter; avoid excessive self-promotion. Visual artists should submit high-resolution images with a list of works. Response times can vary, so patience is advised. Familiarize yourself with past issues to understand the aesthetic before submitting.

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