Brink Literary Journal — General Submissions, Fellowship & Hybrid Writing Award
Location
Iowa City, Iowa (United States) / Online
1. General Submissions — “Obsession” Issue
Open to
Writers and artists submitting hybrid work, nonfiction, fiction, poetry, or translation that engages the theme Obsession.
Application Fee
Free
What’s Provided
Publication in Brink Literary Journal
Payment as follows:
$25 per poem
$50 per work under 1500 words or 1–3 artworks
$100 for work over 1501 words or 4+ artworks
One contributor copy
What the Artist/Applicant Must Cover
No costs; free to submit
Deadline
July 31, 2025
2. Emerging Writer Fellowship in Hybrid Writing
Open to
Writers who have not yet published a book-length collection.
Open to hybrid or cross-genre writers or those interested in learning to hybridize their work. Forthcoming debut authors eligible (if first book releases after April 2025).
Not open to previous Brink contributors or close associates of staff.
Application Fee
$20 (one-time, non-refundable)
What’s Provided
Four-month virtual editorial mentorship with Brink staff
Developmental editing on selected piece
Publication in print issue of Brink
Four contributor copies
Career development support
What the Artist/Applicant Must Cover
Submission fee; personal writing and time commitment
Duration
Four months (Fall 2025)
Deadline
July 31, 2025
3. Brink Award for Hybrid Writing
Open to
Writers and artists working in hybrid or cross-genre forms
Not open to previous Brink contributors or close associates of staff
Application Fee
$25 (non-refundable)
Fee waivers available upon request via info@brinkliterary.com
What’s Provided
$1,000 award
Publication in fall issue of Brink Literary Journal
Four contributor copies
What the Artist/Applicant Must Cover
Submission fee; personal writing
Deadline
February 28, 2025
Judge
Kristen Radtke
