Statement Magazine, Cal State LA's annual journal of literature and the arts, is now accepting submissions for 2019!
SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE FOR 2019 ISSUE: December 15, 2018 at 11:59pm
What to Submit:
· All literary submissions are invited, including, but not limited to: poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, scripts, graphic novels, works in translation, and hybrid forms.
· Art submissions are invited in painting, drawing, photography and sculpture.
· No simultaneous submissions.
· We will only consider writing of a literary and professional quality; revised, and polished.
· We will only consider art of a professional quality.
· Written submissions should be a maximum of 2000 words and may be full pieces or excerpts of longer works that can stand alone.
· Scripts are limited to 10-minute performances.
· Limit of four (4) total submissions per individual. The four submissions per individual may be in one or more genre or medium.
What to Include:
Writing:
· Cover Sheet: A single .doc or .docx file with your name, CIN number (if you are a current Cal State LA student) email address, titles of all submissions and short biography (maximum of 75 words; longer biographical notes will be edited). This is the only place, other than the file name, where your name should appear.
Writing Submission:
· File name must be formatted as Last name First name Title of work. Example: SmithJohnTheLoveStory.doc
· Text attachments must be in .doc or .docx format.
· The title of each submitted piece of written work should appear at the top of the first page only.
· Each writing submission must be submitted in a separate file. Do not start a new piece on the same page where another ends.
· Include no headers or footers on any submitted art or writing identifying you, such as your name, CIN or email address.
Art:
· Cover Sheet: A single .doc or .docx file with your name, CIN number (if you are a current Cal State LA student) email address, titles of all submissions and short biography (maximum of 75 words; longer biographical notes will be edited). This is the only place, other than the file name, where your name should appear.
· Include the medium used to create the artwork and the year the artwork was created with the title on the cover letter.
Art Submission:
· Each creative piece must be submitted in a separate file.
· Images must be in .jpg format.
· File name must be formatted as Last name First name Title of work. Example: DoeJaneTheColorsoftheWind.jpg
· Digital files for art submissions must be print quality, at least 300 dpi.
· Images of photographed artwork must be free of distracting backgrounds and stray objects.
How to Submit:
Please submit your work electronically:
· Email to statementcalstatela@gmail.com.
· Text attachments must be in .doc or .docx format.
· Images must be in .jpg format.
Final Notes:
- Submissions that do not follow guidelines will not be considered.
- Accepted material only will be acknowledged by email notification.