Our Lady of Lake University’s literary journal, The Thing Itself, seeks work that speaks to issues of social justice for Issue 46. We want unpublished work in the following genres: fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, short graphic fiction, cartoons, and visual art. Ideal submissions should push boundaries of form and content and create dialogue about the human condition. We look forward to seeing your work!
Guidelines:
fiction/nonfiction—5,000 word, max
Poetry—three poems, max
Visual: three pieces, max
Deadline to submit is December 14, 2018, via Submittable.
Fiction
Editors seek fiction pieces of less than 5,000 words. Submissions in any genre are encouraged as long as some aspect of social justice is present.
Poetry
Editors seek socially conscientious poetry which resists institutionalized models of oppression to elevate marginalized voices and their advocates. Please send 1-3 poems in English, Spanish, Spanglish, or all.
Nonfiction
Editors seek nonfiction submissions up to 5,000 words. Nonfiction can include personal narratives, lyric essays, and flash nonfiction (up to two pieces, 800 words each). We emphasize social justice, so please keep that in mind when submitting.
Visual Art
Editors seek all stripes of visual artists (that includes you, cartoonists and photographers) to submit visual art. We accept national and international submissions.
Three pieces max. Must be previously unpublished. Acceptable mediums are photography, drawings, paintings, and cartoons. Deadline is December 14, 2019. Acceptable file formats include .jpg, .gif, .tiff, and .pdf. Accepted applicants will receive one copy of the journal as payment.
Submit one to three poems** (in one document). Include your name, email address, and a short bio on your cover letter only, not on your submission file; our editorial board reads submissions blind. English, Spanglish, or Spanish with English translation submissions are acceptable. Accepted writers will receive one copy of the journal. Deadline: December 14, 2018
**Only unpublished works are accepted for consideration.**
Visit our website at www.ttijournal.org or email thethingitself@gmail.com for more information.
Submit one nonfiction piece** of up to 5,000 words. Include your name, email address, and a short bio on your cover letter only, not on your submission file; our editorial board reads submissions blind. English and or Spanish with English translation submissions are acceptable. Accepted writers will receive one copies of the journal. Deadline: December 14, 2019
**Only unpublished works are accepted for consideration.**
Visit our website at www.ttijournal.org or email thethingitself@gmail.com for more information.
Submit one prose piece** of up to 5,000 words. Include your name, email address, and a short bio on your cover letter only, not on your submission file; our editorial board reads submissions blind. English and or Spanish with English translation submissions are acceptable. Accepted writers will receive one copies of the journal. Deadline: December 14, 2018.
**Only unpublished works are accepted for consideration.**
Visit our website at www.ttijournal.org or email thethingitself@gmail.com for more information.
