Amoskeag

The Journal of Southern New Hampshire University

Submission Guidelines

Reading period: August 1 to November 1
Publication: Late April

Genres accepted:

  • short stories and creative non-fiction (essays) up to 2,500 words (6-10 pages preferred)
  • poetry (up to 4 poems per submission)
  • black-and-white photographs and drawings. Photographers should submit photos on a CD, titled by their name, and format titled photos in .jpeg (at least 300 dpi, 6.25” x 9.25”).

What to send:

All submissions must include a cover letter with the writer’s email address and a SASE with sufficient postage for the return of manuscripts or a reply. If writers provide an email address with no SASE, we will send an email reply. Sorry, we aren’t yet able to accept submissions through email.

Sample/ Back Issues:

Past or present sample issues are available for $6 (to cover printing and mailing costs), and subscriptions are available for $12 for two years. Please send a request or an email to the address below.

Where to Send:

[Poetry/Fiction/Non-fiction/Artwork: please specify on the envelope]

Michael Brien, Editor

Amoskeag: The Journal of SNHU

School of Liberal Arts

Southern New Hampshire University

2500 North River Rd.

Manchester, NH 03106-1045


Please email Michael Brien with questions, but note that we are not able to accept submissions through email.