River Teeth has long occupied a distinct position among literary journals: it is devoted exclusively to nonfiction narrative, a mode that sits at the intersection of reportage, memoir, and the essay. The journal's stated interest is not merely in well-made prose but in work that examines how narrative shapes the lives of writers, subjects, and readers alike. That critical dimension—the reflexive consideration of what nonfiction does—distinguishes River Teeth from venues that treat the genre as a container for anecdote or confession. The editors seek writing that is conscious of its own procedures and consequences. The journal accepts narrative reportage, personal essays, memoirs, and critical essays that explore the impact of nonfiction narrative. There is no page length or word count limit, and no minimum. This absence of formal constraint places the burden of structure on the writer rather than on a house style; submissions succeed or fail on the integrity of their architecture and the pressure of their attention. Previously published work, including writing that has appeared on blogs or social media, is not eligible. The journal also does not accept submissions created with the assistance of generative AI. Simultaneous submissions are considered, provided the writer follows standard etiquette: indicating the simultaneous submission in a cover letter, notifying the journal immediately if the work is accepted elsewhere, and withdrawing it from consideration. A $3 processing fee accompanies each submission. The journal attempts to respond within three to six months. Writers are asked to wait for a decision on a previous submission before sending another essay. The journal's commitment to writers from underrepresented communities—including LGBTQ+, BIPOC, disabled, and neurodivergent writers—is reflected in its stated genres, though the work itself remains the primary consideration. What River Teeth offers is not a prize or a residency but publication in a journal with a clear editorial identity and a readership that takes nonfiction narrative seriously.