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!)

LitChella day 2 - White Picket Fence Anthology reading
05/13/2026

LitChella day 2 - White Picket Fence Anthology reading

LitChella is happening now! Riverside City College Quad Courtyard, with on the main stage
05/12/2026

LitChella is happening now! Riverside City College Quad Courtyard, with on the main stage

“In My Dreams” by Edwin Valencia Delgado — the official cover of “A MUSE ‘ZINE” 2025! 🐅Come see the official release of ...
05/09/2026

“In My Dreams” by Edwin Valencia Delgado — the official cover of “A MUSE ‘ZINE” 2025! 🐅

Come see the official release of the ‘ZINE this upcoming Thursday, 5/14! 🪽

🎟️ Lit-Chella Day 3 🎟️MUSE will take to the main stage for the closing event of Lit-Chella 2026, where attendees will ha...
05/09/2026

🎟️ Lit-Chella Day 3 🎟️

MUSE will take to the main stage for the closing event of Lit-Chella 2026, where attendees will have the opportunity to witness the launch of “A MUSE ‘ZINE” 2025! 🎉

The event will feature a showcasing of RCC student poets, writers, and artists, presenting not only readings from the ‘ZINE, but also opening the floor for an Open Mic! 🎙️

So come spectate then participate 5/14 from noon to 2, at the RCC Quad Courtyard Main Stage — don’t miss this opportunity to spread your wings!🪽

🎟️ Lit-Chella Day 3 🎟️This upcoming Thursday, poet Donato Martinez is proudly being brought to you by co-sponsors MUSE a...
05/09/2026

🎟️ Lit-Chella Day 3 🎟️

This upcoming Thursday, poet Donato Martinez is proudly being brought to you by co-sponsors MUSE and La Casa! 🙌

Don’t miss the chance to get special insight into the author’s projects from Martinez himself! 🎙️

Be there 5/14 from 10 a.m. to noon, at the RCC Quad Courtyard Main Stage — you won’t want to miss this! 🫵

🎟️ Lit-Chella Day 1 🎟️This upcoming Tuesday, Lit-Chella is honored to be presenting an AAPI Author Panel alongside host ...
05/08/2026

🎟️ Lit-Chella Day 1 🎟️

This upcoming Tuesday, Lit-Chella is honored to be presenting an AAPI Author Panel alongside host ! 🎙️

Come listen in 5/12 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., at the RCC Quad Courtyard Main Stage — your presence matters! 🫶

🎟️ Lit-Chella Day 1 🎟️This upcoming Tuesday, Lit-Chella is honored to present an RCC Faculty Creative Writers Panel alon...
05/08/2026

🎟️ Lit-Chella Day 1 🎟️

This upcoming Tuesday, Lit-Chella is honored to present an RCC Faculty Creative Writers Panel alongside host James Ducat! 🙌

This panel will feature RCC faculty who have published creative writing works. Those involved will be there to read from some of their projects as well as share their knowledge with the community! 🎙️

Also featured at this event is an opportunity to be published on the MUSE instagram page! 👀

So don’t forget to swing by 5/12 from noon to 1 p.m., at the RCC Quad Courtyard Main Stage — take advantage of this opportunity! 🚀

🎟️ Lit-Chella Day 1 🎟️This upcoming Tuesday, filmmaker and author Jorge Xolalpa is proudly being brought to you by co-sp...
05/08/2026

🎟️ Lit-Chella Day 1 🎟️

This upcoming Tuesday, filmmaker and author Jorge Xolalpa is proudly being brought to you by co-sponsors PUENTE and LASSE! 🎞️

Come take part in a reading and discussion with Xolalpa surrounding the author’s USA Today Bestseller, “Ni De Aquí, Ni De Allá”. 📖

Join us 5/12 from 10 a.m. to noon, at the RCC Quad Courtyard Main Stage — take part in the conversation! 🎙️

🎟️ Lit-Chella Day 2 🎟️This upcoming Wednesday, award-winning horror writer Kate Maruyama is proudly being brought to you...
05/07/2026

🎟️ Lit-Chella Day 2 🎟️

This upcoming Wednesday, award-winning horror writer Kate Maruyama is proudly being brought to you by MUSE! 🖋️

Stop by to hear a word from this award-winning author of “Harrowgate”, “Bleak Houses”, and “The Collective”. 🎙️

Join us 5/13 from noon to 2:00 p.m., at the RCC Quad Courtyard Main Stage — don’t miss out on this opportunity! 🫵

🎟️ Lit-Chella Day 2 🎟️This upcoming Wednesday, “The White Picket Fence: Stories of Individuality as Rebelliousness” Anth...
05/07/2026

🎟️ Lit-Chella Day 2 🎟️

This upcoming Wednesday, “The White Picket Fence: Stories of Individuality as Rebelliousness” Anthology is being brought to you by MUSE & Lit-Chella! 📖

Come catch the authors of this anthology share their words of perseverance. 🎙️

Meet us 5/13, from 10 a.m. to noon, in the RCC Quad Courtyard Main Stage — you won’t want to miss this! 🙌

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RCC Department Of English, 4800 Magnolia Avenue
Riverside, CA
92506

Website

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