When is the deadline?

Submissions for the 2nd edition of TAR will be open from July 15th until October 15th, 2024.

Can I submit more than one story?

Yes. Unlimited entries are allowed. Each story must be 1,000-5,000 words and be submitted individually.

How old do I have to be to submit?

We are currently only accepting submissions from individuals who are 18 and older.

Does my submission have to be Prose?

We are currently only accepting short fiction. We are not accepting poetry, screenplays, personal nonfiction essays, chapters of novels, illustrations, or other forms of visual art.

I’m not from orange county. can I still submit to the arvida review?

Yes. We are excited to welcome submissions from everywhere. We will give preference to Orange County writers.

Can i submit my published story?

Yes. As long as you have the copyrights to the story, feel free to submit it! We will give preference to unpublished work.

Will I retain the rights to my story if you publish it?

Yes. You will retain all rights after publication. We ask that you mention The Arvida Review published your work first in subsequent publications.

Does the arvida review have an ai policy?

We do not accept submissions that have been created using AI at any point in the writing process.

Can I request a submission fee waiver?

Yes. Please get in touch with us to discuss this. We refuse to let anyone’s financial situation keep them from telling their story.