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Submissions

The Editorial Board accepts submissions from Fall and Winter Quarters of each year through Submittable.

For specific guidelines, see the genre options listed below.

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Deadline for submissions is March 20, 2026.

Guidelines

Copyright Notice and Consent to Publish

When submitting through Submittable, please check the "Consent" box before submitting.

Prose (Fiction, Nonfiction)

All genres are welcome: fiction, creative nonfiction, memoir, academic essays of general interest (academic essays with a course-specific audience may not be appropriate for a wider readership; consider your audience).

  • 3,500 words (approximately 10 typed, double-spaced pages) maximum
  • Do not put your name on the manuscript (works are reviewed anonymously)
  • Double-space and use a standard, 12 point font
  • For digital submissions, use .doc, .docx, or .rtf files

Poetry

All forms welcome: formal, blank verse, free verse, prose poetry, concrete poetry, etc.

  • No set length, but submissions should total fewer than 10 pages worth of poetry
  • Do not put your name on the manuscript (works are reviewed anonymously)
  • Submit as .doc, .docx, or .rtf files

Drama (Scripts/Screenplays)

Excerpts from longer scripts are welcome, but submissions should work as stand-alone pieces.

  • 10 script pages maximum
  • Do not put your name on the manuscript (works are reviewed anonymously)
  • Double-space and use a standard, 12 point font
  • For digital submissions, use .doc, .docx, or .rtf files

Graphic Artwork (graphic narrative, 2D and 3D artwork)

Submissions should work as stand-alone pieces.

All media welcome: painting, drawing, illustration, graphic design, photography, sculpture, ceramics, zines etc.

  • Do not put your name on the manuscript (works are reviewed anonymously) — this includes your signature on the artwork
  • For digital submissions, use .tiff or .png files, minimum of 500 x 500 pixels at 300 dpi
    • When submitting through Submittable, you may need to reduce your file size in order to attach your file. If your work is selected for publication, we will contact you for the larger file according to the criteria above.