Literary Magazine

Visit the Watershed Review website to view the newest issue of Watershed as well as the blog, Submittable, and archives.

Established in 1977, Watershed Review is the online literary publication at California State University, Chico. Housed in the English department, our magazine is produced by student editors seeking hands-on experience in literary editing and publishing. Our mission is to publish literature and visual art that illustrates diversity in thought and experience, and an awareness of literary tradition in conversation with the shifting edges of genre. Two times a year, we aim to publish both known and emerging authors side-by-side, featuring poetry, nonfiction, fiction, and art. Student editors who participate in the creation and maintenance of the Watershed Review learn valuable skills in publishing and editing, while gaining experience in the world of professional writing. 

Undergraduate and graduate students interested in working with the magazine have the option to enroll in ENGL 415: Editing Literary Magazines. Those who enroll in this class participate in the process behind creating the newest issue of Watershed Review, and grow to understand the nuances of editing and writing in professional setting—web editing, collaboration, publishing trends, et cetera. After taking the course, there are opportunities for internships and paid positions for those seeking additional professional experience in this multifaceted field.