The Diamond Line Undergraduate Literary Magazine Seeks Submissions for Issue 5

The Diamond Line literary magazine is seeking new submissions of original fiction, poetry and visual arts for Issue 5, upcoming in spring of 2022. Other artistic media are encouraged as well as the publication expands its creative reach. Submissions close at midnight Thursday, Feb. 17.

The literary magazine showcases the finest creative work of U of A undergraduates. Students may email their submissions to litmag@uark.edu to be reviewed by the staff and can expect a decision sometime mid-spring semester.

Multiple submissions are allowed and encouraged. If your work is accepted elsewhere, notify the editorial team. More information about the process and requirements, and examples of previous magazine issues, can be found at thediamondline.uark.edu.

Submission Guidelines:

  • Include your last name and the genre of your work in the email subject line (ex: student last name_poetry submission).
  • Poetry packets can include up to three poems but cannot exceed 12 pages.
  • Fiction is limited to 5,000 words.
  • Visual art should be formatted as a scanned copy or a high-resolution image.
  • Students must attach their name, ID number and a cover letter with their submission(s).
  • The author's name should not appear on the manuscript.

The Diamond Line is produced by students in ENGL 3903. Issue 4, created during the fall semester of 2021, is now available online at thediamondline.uark.edu.

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