RCC MUSE Magazine

RCC MUSE Magazine MUSE is the annual literary journal of Riverside City College, published each spring. Any work received outside of this window will be discarded.

We publish poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction/memoir, art, and short interviews. Hard copy only submissions accepted Sept. 1-Dec. 13, 2019 for the spring 2020 issue. We accept unsolicited submissions between September 1 and February 15 each year. All artwork is solicited in a separate process by staff. Submission specs: Up to 3 poems, OR 1 prose piece of 1500 words or less (fiction/CNF/memoir) p

lus cover letter with short bio + email and SASE. NO ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS, please. Mail your work to:
MUSE Literary Journal
Riverside City College
4800 Magnolia Avenue
Riverside CA 92506

OR
Hand-deliver to:
Jo Scott-Coe, Editorial Advisor
MUSE Literary Journal
RCC Quad 13
(slip under the door!)

DEADLINE EXTENDED to JAN 31! 🎨📖 Calling all artists and writers! 🌟 If you haven’t heard already, we are excited to annou...
12/15/2024

DEADLINE EXTENDED to JAN 31!

🎨📖 Calling all artists and writers! 🌟

If you haven’t heard already, we are excited to announce this year’s open submission call for our 2025 spring edition! Whether you create stunning visuals or weave captivating stories, we want to showcase your talent!

✨ What We’re Looking For:

- Literature: Poems, short stories, or essays, that inspire, challenge, or entertain.

🗓️ Deadline: DECEMBER 15

Swipe for submission guidelines and more details. This is your chance to shine and be part of a vibrant creative community!

Spread the word, tag fellow artists and writers, and let’s make magic together! 💫


🎨📖 Calling all artists and writers! 🌟 If you haven’t heard already, we are excited to announce this year’s open submissi...
11/01/2024

🎨📖 Calling all artists and writers! 🌟

If you haven’t heard already, we are excited to announce this year’s open submission call for our 2025 spring edition! Whether you create stunning visuals or weave captivating stories, we want to showcase your talent!

✨ What We’re Looking For:

- Art: Original artwork, illustrations, and photography that captures your unique vision.
- Literature: Poems, short stories, or essays, that inspire, challenge, or entertain.

🗓️ Deadline: DECEMBER 15

Swipe for submission guidelines and more details. This is your chance to shine and be part of a vibrant creative community!

Spread the word, tag fellow artists and writers, and let’s make magic together! 💫


The second edition of MUSE’ZINE, an RCC student exclusive magazine, is coming soon…. Follow their page for more !       ...
09/02/2024

The second edition of MUSE’ZINE, an RCC student exclusive magazine, is coming soon…. Follow their page for more !

Our flyer for submissions is here!!! A more visible rundown of the guidelines can be found on it!!!
08/24/2024

Our flyer for submissions is here!!! A more visible rundown of the guidelines can be found on it!!!

Official Submission Call for the Fall 2024 Zine. Want the chance to be a published author or artist? Submit your work by...
08/20/2024

Official Submission Call for the Fall 2024 Zine. Want the chance to be a published author or artist? Submit your work by September first following the guidelines provided!

We are  welcome day! Come say hello!
08/17/2024

We are welcome day! Come say hello!

Post 2/2Our 2024 edition of MUSE completes our 38th book published, which means for over 38 years, passionate writers, a...
06/08/2024

Post 2/2

Our 2024 edition of MUSE completes our 38th book published, which means for over 38 years, passionate writers, artists, editors, advisors, and supporters have come together to bring MUSE to life. Thank you to ASRCC, everyone who worked on this year's edition, contributed, and / or came to our launch last night. We appreciate you all. Here's to 38 more years!

Post 1/2Last night was a major success, given that we would first like to recognize those who have shown the beginners t...
06/08/2024

Post 1/2

Last night was a major success, given that we would first like to recognize those who have shown the beginners the ropes to all that is MUSE. Thank you to our senior editors, Adreana, Jasmine, Evelyn, Sierra, Brett, and Gabe, for everything, and good luck to all of you in your future endeavors! Lastly, thank you to Professor Ducat for being an amazing advisor/professor and encouraging us always.

MUSE LAUNCH TONIGHT!!Back to the Grind, University Ave, RiversideSo many activities, including an open mic at the end. C...
06/06/2024

MUSE LAUNCH TONIGHT!!
Back to the Grind, University Ave, Riverside
So many activities, including an open mic at the end.
Come, get a copy of the book and enjoy!
We even have bringing typewriters to play on!

Thank you to everyone who has purchased a copy of _A Field of Nopes_. The first set of books for this fundraiser has sol...
06/02/2024

Thank you to everyone who has purchased a copy of _A Field of Nopes_. The first set of books for this fundraiser has sold out!

We are happy to have sent our first donation to the Trevor Project in the amount of $1000.

The fundraiser continues, however: if you buy a copy of the book direct from me, every dollar goes to the Trevor Project. Contact me to get your copy!

MUSE 2024 Cover reveal!! Get your copy at our book launch on June 6, starting at 6:30 at  on University Ave in Riverside...
06/02/2024

MUSE 2024 Cover reveal!! Get your copy at our book launch on June 6, starting at 6:30 at on University Ave in Riverside, CA.
Snacks, readings, PLUS bringing typewriters to play on! Join us!!

the time has come for our MUSE book launch!!! we hope to see you all there June 6 @ 6:30 pmwill you be there?
05/30/2024

the time has come for our MUSE book launch!!! we hope to see you all there June 6 @ 6:30 pm

will you be there?

Exciting news!!! Our Spring 2024 Book Launch will be  on June 6th!!! Come and bring all of your friends!!!
05/30/2024

Exciting news!!! Our Spring 2024 Book Launch will be on June 6th!!! Come and bring all of your friends!!!

Throwback to 2014 MUSE campus promotion which included clown noses, apparently! 😍
05/29/2024

Throwback to 2014 MUSE campus promotion which included clown noses, apparently! 😍

Exciting news!!! Our Spring 2024 Book Launch will be taking place on June 6th at 6:30  come and bring your friends to th...
05/29/2024

Exciting news!!! Our Spring 2024 Book Launch will be taking place on June 6th at 6:30 come and bring your friends to this fun occasion!!!

a big thank you to .mae for coming to our open mic on fridat at ! we appreciate all who spoke at the open mic! we’ll see...
05/12/2024

a big thank you to .mae for coming to our open mic on fridat at ! we appreciate all who spoke at the open mic! we’ll see you all again next month

Tomorrow! Join us as we celebrate Filipina poet .mae with an evening of poems and an open mic.  starting at 6:30!
05/10/2024

Tomorrow! Join us as we celebrate Filipina poet .mae with an evening of poems and an open mic. starting at 6:30!

Throwback to MUSE 2015 underground resistance issue—100% skeletons survival celebration at   🧡📖💀 🌮 🧡 ✊🏽✊🏾✊🏼✊🏽✊🏽✊🏼
05/02/2024

Throwback to MUSE 2015 underground resistance issue—100% skeletons survival celebration at
🧡📖💀 🌮 🧡 ✊🏽✊🏾✊🏼✊🏽✊🏽✊🏼

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Riverside, CA
92506

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