The Alembic

The Alembic is the international journal published yearly by Providence College. We accept poetry, fiction, and photography.

Our own talented students, along with artists and writers from around the world, submit their works to be published in this distinguished journal. Submission Guidelines

Submissions are read from August 1st through December 7th. Any unsolicited material that is not accompanied by a self-addressed envelope and the appropriate return postage will not be returned to the sender. The Alembic accepts no

responsibility for unsolicited materials. All unsolicited material that is not returned to the sender will be disposed of after three months. We encourage potential contributors to become familiar with the journal. The subscription rate in the United States is $25 for two years and sample copies are available for $15. The Finer Details

Poetry submissions may include up to 5 poems. Fiction submissions should not exceed 7,000 words. We accept short stories, drama, and self-contained excerpts of novels. Photography submissions must be in a digital format with 300dpi resolution. Simultaneous submissions are permitted. If your work is accepted for publication elsewhere, please contact the editors immediately. Materials published in The Alembic may not be reprinted, in whole or in part, without written permission from the editors. For Students:

Please submit by December 7th by emailing [email protected]. Attach in your email a digital copy of your submission, your name, and your school email. We accept fiction (under 7,000 words), poetry, and photography.

08/08/2019

Have you read former contributor Ralph Culver's book So Be It? Check it out!

05/29/2019

Former Alembic editor Sarah O'Brien has a poetry chapbook available digitally! Check it out here: https://gumroad.com/l/deadendstreet?fbclid=IwAR3We9Cur0lhDzhjgPgtBColjPdNRzq3bvwljbIDhwUsp7wN4VRHvg4XtOE

Debut chapbook of 23 poems by Poet Sarah O'Brien (31 pages). Sarah is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Boston Accent Lit. She holds an MFA in Writing from the University of Nebraska-Omaha. Learn more at www.sarahobrien.org

03/06/2019

This is the debut collection of poetry by author Catherine Fahey, released as part of the Boston Uncommon Chapbook Series (Boston Accent Lit, 2018). The cover photo is also by Catherine Fahey. Enjoy and share! Catherine is a poet, editor, and librarian from Salem, Massachusetts. When she’s not rea...

06/16/2016

Have you read our 2016 Issue yet? Check it out:http://www.providence.edu/english/Documents/TheAlembic.2016.A.pdf

02/09/2016

If you do one thing today:
go "like" our friends at Boston Accent Lit!!

08/14/2015

Take a look at some published poetry by former Managing Editor, Sarah O'Brien!

For Sylvia’s Sake If Plath were alive today, she’d tell me, Screw him. Hard. Then move on. If you do not tie yourself to anything, You cannot be surprised when you float away. If Plath were alive t...

02/18/2015

Students! Vote now or forever hold your wine glasses: should the 2015 Alembic Launch Party be in Ruane Great Room or McPhail's? (Comment with your vote)

02/02/2015

The Alembic is still accepting photo submissions until this Friday (2/6) at 5 p.m. Send your best work to [email protected]

12/29/2014

if you haven't heard back, don't worry; our reading period doesn't end until next month! thank you for your submissions!

12/10/2014

SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE THIS FRIDAY (12/12)! Don't miss out on your chance to be published in an international literary journal. Send your short fiction, poetry (5 poems max.), and photographs to [email protected]

11/04/2014

Student submissions will be opening on Friday, November 14!! Get writing! We accept poetry, short fiction, & photography!

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