Riddle Fence is a quarterly journal of arts and culture based in Newfoundland and Labrador, with a national and international readership. Its creative nonfiction section seeks work that moves beyond mere anecdote or reportage into the realm of thoughtful exploration. The editors prioritize prose that sustains tension, whether through narrative momentum, emotional complexity, or intellectual inquiry. The grappling with a theme is not incidental but central; essays should enact the struggle of making meaning rather than presenting resolved conclusions. The journal maintains a strict anti-AI policy, rooted in an ethical stance against the unauthorized use of writers' and artists' work. Submissions found to be generated by AI tools will be rejected without exception. This policy reflects a broader commitment to human craft and the material conditions of creative labor. Writers are expected to submit original work in .doc or .docx format, and to familiarize themselves with the journal's aesthetic by reading exemplary essays such as Andreae Callanan's "All the ghosts a voice can summon" and Bushra Junaid's "On Hosting." There is a reading fee of $40 CAD, which supports the journal's operations and pays contributors. While the fee may give pause, it is consistent with the practices of many literary magazines that compensate writers. The absence of a fixed deadline—submissions are accepted year-round—allows for careful revision and timely response. The editors value strong prose, structural control, and a willingness to dwell in uncertainty. This is not a venue for polished but safe personal essays; it is a space for writing that risks something.