UPDATED: 04 November 2026    

Raleigh Review is a nonprofit magazine of poetry, short fiction, and art that offers accessible works of experience that are both emotionally and intellectually complex. At Raleigh Review we believe that great literature inspires empathy by allowing us to see the world through the eyes of our neighbors, whether across the street or across the globe. Our mission is to foster the creation and availability of accessible yet provocative contemporary literature through our biannual magazine as well as through workshops, readings, and other community events.

GENERAL SUBMISSIONS  

Submissions are open January-March for the Fall issue (closed April-May-June) 

and July-October for the Spring issue (closed November-December).

  • January 1 - April 1 we are open to Poetry.
  • March 1 - April 1 we are open to Short Fiction.
  • July 1 - October 31 we are open to Poetry.
  • October 1 - October 31 we are open to Short Fiction and Flash Fiction.
  • Usually always open to the Subscribe & Submit Opportunity here at Submittable for Poetry.

CONTEST SUBMISSIONS at SUBFOLIO (Fee Free or Tip Jar)

Submissions for our Laux & Millar RR Poetry Book Prize open Jan 1 - June 1, (Even Years).

Poetry book prize is open through most of the year via Submittable.

Fee Free Submissions for our Flash Fiction Prize will be open August 1 - Oct 31, (Every Year).

Our Flash Fiction Prize is open via Subfolio.

Submissions for our Multi-Genre Geri Digiorno Prize open Jan 1 - June 1, (Odd Years).

Geri Digiorno Multi-Genre prize open via Subfolio for fee free (tip jar optional) submissions.

Thanks for your interest in Raleigh Review. We look forward to reading your work.

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For Poetry

  • Send up to five poems in ONE file (.doc, .docx, .pdf only). We latch onto novel language and images, skilled awareness of sound, visceral reactions. We love a lyric poem and are equally impressed by strong narratives. We want to remember your lines, days later. We want to be surprised and envious. 
  • If accepted, we will also request an audio recording, which is optional but highly encouraged.
  • There is now an optional upload option available for all who are submitting to us in these times. You may provide the proof of authorship (early draft notes of inspiration, outlines, etc.) if you would like.
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