Rivener Literary
Publishing experimental writing from creatives under the age of 25. We accept poetry, prose, and hybrid work.
Poems We Love
THREE POEMS by Sara Elkamel
My Father's Accent by Kaveh Akbar
OBIT by Victoria Chang
Prose We Love
The White Book by Han Kang
Short Talks by Anne Carson
Bluets by Maggie Nelson
Hybrids We Love
Dear Salim by Solmaz Sharif
Poetics of Limbo by Michelle Phương Hồ
A Guidebook, This Pen by Sasha Hom
We are currently accepting submissions.
The submission period for our inaugural Fall 2025 issue concludes at 11:59 ET on September 1, 2025. We respond to submissions within a week.
Our Mission
We are committed to publishing work from young writers of all backgrounds. We are especially interested in work that blends disciplines and takes risks.
Team Openings
Join us! We will let you know within a few weeks if you are a fit for the team.
Positions
You may notify us about your preference between prose and poetry. No prior experience is necessary. Readers evaluate submissions and help create a cohesive issue. Assignments arrive on a weekly basis, but the position is flexible. During periods you are unable to edit, please notify us and rejoin when possible.
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Submit your work, and subscribe to be notified for future submission windows.