The Diamond Line Literary Magazine Open for Submissions

The Diamond Line Literary Magazine is seeking submissions of original fiction, poetry and visual art. 

The magazine intends to showcase the original creative work of University of Arkansas undergraduate students. Students may email submissions to litmag@uark.edu until Oct. 1.

Submission guidelines: 

  • Submitters should include their last name and the genre of their work in the email subject line. Ex.: student last name_poetry submission.
  • Poetry packets may include up to three poems.
  • Fiction is limited to 5,000 words.
  • Visual art should be submitted in the form of a scanned copy or a high resolution photograph.
  • Students should attach their name, student ID number, and a brief biographical statement to their submissions.

Submissions will be reviewed by the editorial staff, and submitters can expect a decision by late October.

Simultaneous submissions are permitted; however, it is imperative to notify the editorial staff if your piece is accepted elsewhere.

A student-run publication, The Diamond Line is the product of the course English 3903, Literary Magazine Publication. 

The magazine's inaugural issue was released in late spring 2020. Go to The Diamond Line's website for more information.

Contacts

Jane Blunschi, assistant director, Program in Creative Writing and Translation
Department of English
479-575-4301, mfa@uark.edu

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