Publication & Media
The Berkeley Fiction Review is a UC Berkeley undergraduate, student-run publication and is one of several descendants of UC Berkeley’s Occident literary journal, which was published from 1881 to the 1960s. Established in 1981 by Julia Littleton, Jenne Mowry, Joe Sciallo, and Paul Wedderien, BFR is now UC Berkeley’s oldest prose journal. In 2012, the Berkeley Fiction Review was named “Best Literary Publication” on campus by the Associated Students of the University of California.
We look for innovative and reflective short fiction from new and emerging writers from around the world across all genres that play with form and content, as well as traditionally constructed stories with fresh voices and original ideas that say something new or bring nuance and perspective to an ongoing cultural conversation. We invite submissions of previously unpublished short stories year-round and publish annually. We nominate to O. Henry, Best American Short Stories, and Pushcart prizes.
Our DeCal class takes place during both semesters of the school year. Members of the class read submissions for the journal and vote on them in class. The goal of the class is to teach foundational skills within the publishing and media industry as well as giving students experience in publishing quality short fiction.
Over the course of the semester we will determine qualities of a good story, as well as learn about the publishing process. The class is graded pass/not pass, and can be taken for 1-2 units. No experience is necessary; all Berkeley students are welcome. We also welcome auditors.
We look for innovative and reflective short fiction from new and emerging writers from around the world across all genres that play with form and content, as well as traditionally constructed stories with fresh voices and original ideas that say something new or bring nuance and perspective to an ongoing cultural conversation. We invite submissions of previously unpublished short stories year-round and publish annually. We nominate to O. Henry, Best American Short Stories, and Pushcart prizes.
Our DeCal class takes place during both semesters of the school year. Members of the class read submissions for the journal and vote on them in class. The goal of the class is to teach foundational skills within the publishing and media industry as well as giving students experience in publishing quality short fiction.
Over the course of the semester we will determine qualities of a good story, as well as learn about the publishing process. The class is graded pass/not pass, and can be taken for 1-2 units. No experience is necessary; all Berkeley students are welcome. We also welcome auditors.
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Contact : berkeleyfictionreview@gmail.com
