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!)

🦋 MUSE Literary Journal Launch 2026 🦋A night of art in its many forms — literature, live music, and the art of community...
06/17/2026

🦋 MUSE Literary Journal Launch 2026 🦋

A night of art in its many forms — literature, live music, and the art of community. 🖼️

A special thanks from MUSE to all those who came to celebrate the launch of our 2026 Literary Journal, as well as for those who were inspired to share their own art with us on stage! 🎙️

Thank you for making this a night to remember. ♥️

⭐️ Lit-Chella 2026 Recap ⭐️As the semester comes to an end, MUSE would like to give a special thanks to everyone who mad...
06/17/2026

⭐️ Lit-Chella 2026 Recap ⭐️

As the semester comes to an end, MUSE would like to give a special thanks to everyone who made this event possible. 🫶

Thank you to our fellow RCC clubs, our local community vendors, our guest speakers, and all those who joined in celebrating the launch of our newest edition of the MUSE ‘Zine. Lit-Chella 2026 would NOT have been possible without YOU! 🫵

So here’s to all of us! Much love from MUSE, and we hope to see you again soon! 💐

MUSE 2026 cover reveal!! Plus,Our journal launches NEXT WEEK on JUNE 10TH at BACK TO THE GRIND be sure to rsvp as soon a...
06/04/2026

MUSE 2026 cover reveal!! Plus,
Our journal launches NEXT WEEK on JUNE 10TH at BACK TO THE GRIND be sure to rsvp as soon as possible!!! Thank you to everyone who has been involved in the process with us from creating the journal, to collaborative events, we couldn’t have done it without your support!!!!!

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! 🚀

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Riverside, CA
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