Rhetorical Flourish

Rhetorical Flourish is a literary magazine dedicated to writing that celebrates the artistry of language. We publish poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and hybrid work that foregrounds voice, style, and the conscious craft of rhetoric. In an era of content, we're interested in craft. While much contemporary writing prioritizes transparency of style, prose that disappears into story, we champion work that draws attention to its own making. Not...