genre specific guidelines
poetry
Poetry submissions may include up to five poems in a single document but are limited to six pages. Concrete and visual poems must be submitted in the .PDF or .JPEG format in preserve their form.
fiction
We accept short stories, flash fiction, and selections of longer works provided they standalone. Experimental pieces are accepted. All prose submissions should be fewer than 7,000 words.
drama
10-minute play submissions in the standard playwriting format will be accepted with no specific page limitations.
visual art
Hive Avenue publishes only original artwork in the form of photography, illustrations, graphic art and paintings. Multiple submissions are not allowed but a single submission can include up to two pieces of artwork.
All submissions should be in .JPEG format with the artwork title and artist’s name in the file name. Please include an artist statement or bio.
creative non-fiction
We accept essay, memoir, flash, or selections from a longer work as long as it stands alone. Experimental pieces are accepted. All prose submissions should be fewer than 7,000 words.