Submission Guidelines

Broad Ripple Review publishes literary prose that values interiority, precision, and resonance. We are currently accepting submissions of short fiction, flash fiction, and creative nonfiction for our inaugural online launch in Fall 2025.

Please read the guidelines carefully before submitting:

What We Accept

Short Fiction: up to 4,000 words
Flash Fiction: up to five pieces, not exceeding a total of 4,000 words
(No lower word count limit. Submit them together in one document.)
Creative Nonfiction: up to 4,000 words (This includes memoir, lyric essay, and narrative nonfiction.)

We welcome hybrid or experimental forms when the form is necessary to the content, not decorative. However, we are not the home for genre fiction, speculative work, or horror unless those elements are secondary to the language and interior concerns of the piece. More information about our vision and editorial preferences can be found on our "about" page.

We only accept unpublished work. Simultaneous submissions are welcome, but please notify us promptly using our submission manager if your work is accepted elsewhere.

A Note on Formatting

We do not have strict submission formatting requirements. As writers ourselves, we understand that you are likely submitting your work to multiple outlets, and we do not want to create unnecessary barriers. That said, we appreciate readability and professionalism.

Submit as a Word or PDF document
Use a readable font (Times New Roman, Garamond, etc.) in 12-point
Double-space your work (unless alternative spacing is necessarily if you are experimenting with form).

How to Submit

Please submit your work through our online submission portal. Emailed submissions will not be accepted or read. Please note that as we launch, our turnaround for responses may be variable. Please do not query about the status of your submission. We promise that you will receive a response as soon as we have an update for you. We appreciate and care deeply about your work.