The Diamond Line Undergraduate Literary Journal Releases Issue 2, Seeks Submissions for Issue 3

The cover of The Diamond Line features "Pandemic Prom," artwork by Autumn Blaylock.

The cover of The Diamond Line features "Pandemic Prom," artwork by Autumn Blaylock.

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

Issue 2, produced in the Fall 2020 semester, is available online.

The magazine's website thediamondline.uark.edu, also produced by members of the Fall 2020 class, features additional work. 

The Diamond Line undergraduate literary magazine is seeking submissions of original fiction, poetry and visual art for Issue 3. The submission period is open from Jan. 1 until Feb. 15, 2021.

The magazine intends to showcase the original creative work of University of Arkansas undergraduate students. Students may email submissions to litmag@uark.edu. Submissions will be reviewed by the editorial staff, and submitters can expect a decision by late March 2021.

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

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.
Contacts

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

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