Literary Journal

Talking River Review

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About the magazine

Talking River Review is a literary journal based at Lewis-Clark State College in Lewiston, Idaho, founded in 1989. It publishes poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction, with a particular interest in work that engages with the landscapes, communities, and cultures of the American West, though it welcomes submissions from anywhere. The journal is produced by graduate and undergraduate students in the college's creative writing program, under the guidance of faculty editors, and has maintained a continuous print presence for over three decades. Its mission is to provide a platform for emerging and established writers while fostering a literary community in the Inland Northwest.

Editorial focus

Talking River Review , Lewis-Clark State College’s literary journal, seeks examples of literary excellence and originality. Send us your poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction manuscripts. Since Talking River Review is a student-run literary journal, each submission is carefully read and discussed by the entire editorial team. Though we aim to respond to submissions within six to eight months, response times can occasionally take up to one year. We appreciate your patience while we consider your work.

PoetryFictionCreative Nonfiction

Submitting your work

Reading periodAug 1 to Apr 1

Reading feeYes

PaymentContributor copies only

Response timeGreater than 6 months

Simultaneous submissionsYes

Unsolicited submissionsYes

Writers should submit via the journal's online submission manager or by mail during reading periods, which are typically announced on the website and social media. Simultaneous submissions are accepted, but notify immediately if accepted elsewhere. Expect response times of 2-4 months. The editors appreciate work that demonstrates a strong sense of voice, attention to language, and authentic engagement with its subject. Familiarize yourself with a recent issue before submitting; sample copies are available for purchase. Include a brief cover letter with your contact information and publication history, if any.

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