Submission Guidelines

The 2014 issue will be open for submissions on August 1, 2013.  It will be an OPEN THEME this year.

2013 is our 30th anniversary issue!  It is now closed.  Publication date is set for April 19, 2013.

Reading period for each issue is: 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 only. Acceptance and rejection notices will be sent by email. Sorry, we aren’t yet able to accept submissions through email.

Simultaneous submissions are acceptable.

Sample/ Back Issues:

Past sample issues are available for $6 (to cover printing and mailing costs), present issue is $7, and subscriptions are available for $13 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 Arts and Sciences

Southern New Hampshire University

2500 North River Rd.

Manchester, NH 03106-1045

Payment:

Payment for publication in Amoskeag is two contributor copies of the magazine.

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