Please note: This journal was formerly called THAT Literary Review.
Thirteen Bridges Review is an online and print journal produced by the Department of English and Philosophy at Auburn University at Montgomery. They seek to publish excellent fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction from around the world. They publish both emerging and established authors, and they’re looking for writing that is, “original and groundbreaking.” You can get a sense of what they publish by reading past issues of the journal online.
As mentioned above, Thirteen Bridges was formerly called THAT Literary Review, which was founded as an annual print journal in 2016. They published five issues before becoming Thirteen Bridges in 2022. Thirteen Bridges publishes one story, one poem, and one creative nonfiction piece online each month. They are also planning to publish their first print issue (as Thirteen Bridges) this spring.
Right now, Thirteen Bridges is open to submissions through December 2. (Please note that although Thirteen Bridges is accepting creative nonfiction submissions right now, it does not appear that they have published any creative nonfiction yet this year, and at the time of writing this review Duotrope lists creative nonfiction submissions as closed.)
Authors of fiction and creative nonfiction may submit one piece, up to 2,000 words for the online journal, and up to 4,000 words for the print journal. They also accept short forms like flash and micro in both fiction and creative nonfiction. Authors may submit up to three short-form pieces. They are looking for fiction and creative nonfiction that is “beautifully written” and “character-driven” in all forms and styles.
Poets may submit up to three poems, totaling five pages or fewer for the online journal, and ten pages or fewer for the print journal. They accept all forms and styles of poetry.
Submitting authors can expect a response within three months. Submissions accepted for online publication will also be considered for the print journal. Authors published in the print journal will receive one contributor copy. Authors published in the online journal will be archived on the website.
Thirteen Bridges accepts submissions online using Submittable, not via email or by post. They accept simultaneous submissions but ask that authors withdraw writing published elsewhere. They do not accept previously published work.
Thirteen Bridges only accepts submissions that follow the guidelines they’ve posted online. Please read these guidelines in full before submitting.
If you would like to learn more or submit to Thirteen Bridges, please visit their website here.
Bio: Ella Peary is the pen name for an author, editor, creative writing mentor, and submission consultant. Over the past five years, she’s written hundreds of articles for Authors Publish, and she’s also served as a copywriter and copy editor for a wide range of organizations and individuals. She is the author of The Quick Start Guide to Flash Fiction. She occasionally teaches a course on flash fiction. You can contact her at ellapeary@gmail.com.
