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Scrivener is a literary journal published at McGill University in Montreal, founded in 1980.
Poetry excerpt from Issue 47, by our very own Managing Editor Chloe Sproule! Read more soon.
November 20, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Poetry excerpt from Issue 47, by our very own Managing Editor Chloe Sproule! Read more soon.
We cordially (and enthusiastically) invite you to the launch of Scrivener No. 47. Tickets are going FAST. You'd be a fool to miss it. Link to tickets here: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...
November 19, 2025 at 9:00 PM
We cordially (and enthusiastically) invite you to the launch of Scrivener No. 47. Tickets are going FAST. You'd be a fool to miss it. Link to tickets here: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...
It seems our revival has caused a bit of a stir: Scrivener has been featured in the McGill Reporter. Read more about our return here. reporter.mcgill.ca/scrivener-re...
November 14, 2025 at 5:06 PM
It seems our revival has caused a bit of a stir: Scrivener has been featured in the McGill Reporter. Read more about our return here. reporter.mcgill.ca/scrivener-re...
Here’s another glimpse into our upcoming issue. We are ripe with anticipation at the opportunity to present you with more of Patrick O’Reilly’s work in our print edition.
November 13, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Here’s another glimpse into our upcoming issue. We are ripe with anticipation at the opportunity to present you with more of Patrick O’Reilly’s work in our print edition.
Here’s a glimpse into our upcoming issue 47. Prepare to read more of the wonderful Susan Shea in our print edition, launching soon.
November 11, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Here’s a glimpse into our upcoming issue 47. Prepare to read more of the wonderful Susan Shea in our print edition, launching soon.
Scrivener 47 launch party is soon approaching! More information to come. Hope to see you all there.
November 10, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Scrivener 47 launch party is soon approaching! More information to come. Hope to see you all there.
More fiction from issue 46! Peruse in our print editions.
November 7, 2025 at 10:45 PM
More fiction from issue 46! Peruse in our print editions.
Fiction from our issue 46! Read more in our latest print edition.
November 3, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Fiction from our issue 46! Read more in our latest print edition.
In 1982, Scrivener published four original poems by Leonard Cohen. In 2025, we published them for the first time online. Read more of Cohen on our website.
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October 27, 2025 at 9:37 PM
In 1982, Scrivener published four original poems by Leonard Cohen. In 2025, we published them for the first time online. Read more of Cohen on our website.
scrivenerreview.com/archive/four...
scrivenerreview.com/archive/four...
Two interviews with one of Canada's greatest writers, never before available online, are published together on our website.
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October 23, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Two interviews with one of Canada's greatest writers, never before available online, are published together on our website.
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scrivenerreview.com/archive/two-...
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August 26, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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In the meantime, check out our summer feature (scrivenerreview.com/read) and the work from our new archive (scrivenerreview.com/archive). And keep sending photos of mags, hats, and stickers in the wild.
August 17, 2025 at 12:00 AM
In the meantime, check out our summer feature (scrivenerreview.com/read) and the work from our new archive (scrivenerreview.com/archive). And keep sending photos of mags, hats, and stickers in the wild.
While the summer might be winding down, we’re just getting started. Stay tuned for updates about upcoming opportunities to join the team and/or submit work.
August 16, 2025 at 11:59 PM
While the summer might be winding down, we’re just getting started. Stay tuned for updates about upcoming opportunities to join the team and/or submit work.
We love seeing Scrivener merch out in the world. From the beaches of Victoria to the Chelsea Hotel, sun protection has never looked better. Not to mention how stunning issue 46 is by the sea.
August 16, 2025 at 11:58 PM
We love seeing Scrivener merch out in the world. From the beaches of Victoria to the Chelsea Hotel, sun protection has never looked better. Not to mention how stunning issue 46 is by the sea.
In 1997, Dean Irvine of Scrivener spoke with Anne Carson on the telephone. On the heels of her 1996 Lannan Literary Prize win, Carson discussed anthropology, Heidegger, fragments of classical manuscripts, and patronage in Canadian arts. Read it now in 2025 at scrivenerreview.com/archive.
June 23, 2025 at 4:15 PM
In 1997, Dean Irvine of Scrivener spoke with Anne Carson on the telephone. On the heels of her 1996 Lannan Literary Prize win, Carson discussed anthropology, Heidegger, fragments of classical manuscripts, and patronage in Canadian arts. Read it now in 2025 at scrivenerreview.com/archive.
Have you kept up with our Summer Feature? Eleven new poems have been published as of today—one ingenious short story awaits you, to be published tomorrow. Read it all for free on scrivenerreview.com/read.
June 11, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Have you kept up with our Summer Feature? Eleven new poems have been published as of today—one ingenious short story awaits you, to be published tomorrow. Read it all for free on scrivenerreview.com/read.
REMINDERS FOR SCRIVENER LAUNCH TOMORROW. SEE YOU THERE!
April 24, 2025 at 1:29 AM
REMINDERS FOR SCRIVENER LAUNCH TOMORROW. SEE YOU THERE!
Presenting the spectacular contributors of our 46th issue, from pages 15-24. Reminding you that Scrivener no. 46 will be available for purchase at our launch party on April 24th—our most sincere apologies to anyone who couldn’t get a ticket, we’d be devastated too. Email us to join the waitlist.
April 22, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Presenting the spectacular contributors of our 46th issue, from pages 15-24. Reminding you that Scrivener no. 46 will be available for purchase at our launch party on April 24th—our most sincere apologies to anyone who couldn’t get a ticket, we’d be devastated too. Email us to join the waitlist.
The countdown to our launch party begins! Here are our fantastic contributors from pages 25-40 of issue no. 46. Stay tuned to see more.
April 21, 2025 at 5:35 PM
The countdown to our launch party begins! Here are our fantastic contributors from pages 25-40 of issue no. 46. Stay tuned to see more.
We can’t believe launch party tickets have been sold out either. But if you email us really nicely and with all your heartfelt desire to get your hands on this issue, we’ll consider making arrangements.
scrivenereditorial@gmail.com
scrivenereditorial@gmail.com
April 16, 2025 at 4:24 PM
We can’t believe launch party tickets have been sold out either. But if you email us really nicely and with all your heartfelt desire to get your hands on this issue, we’ll consider making arrangements.
scrivenereditorial@gmail.com
scrivenereditorial@gmail.com
Scrivener cannot wait to see everyone at our launch on April 24th (check our last post for details)! Enjoy this excerpt from the 25th edition of Scrivener published in 2001.
April 14, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Scrivener cannot wait to see everyone at our launch on April 24th (check our last post for details)! Enjoy this excerpt from the 25th edition of Scrivener published in 2001.
ISSUE 46 LAUNCH PARTY APRIL 24. Readings, merch, and more. SHOW UP FOR SCRIVENER. Registration required; Link in bio or at: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...
April 11, 2025 at 5:15 PM
ISSUE 46 LAUNCH PARTY APRIL 24. Readings, merch, and more. SHOW UP FOR SCRIVENER. Registration required; Link in bio or at: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...