Genres accepted:
• Short stories and creative non-fiction (essays) up to 2,500 words (6-10 pages preferred)
• Poetry (up to 4 poems per submission)
• Black-and-white photographs and drawings. Photographers should submit photos on a CD, titled by their name, and format titled photos in .jpeg (at least 300 dpi, 6.25” x 9.25”). What to send:
• All submissions must include a cover letter with the wr
iter’s email address and a SASE with sufficient postage for the return of manuscripts or a reply. If writers provide an email address with no SASE, we will send an email reply. Sorry, we are not yet able to accept submissions through email. Sample/ Back Issues:
• Past or present sample issues are available for $7 (to cover printing and mailing costs), and subscriptions are available for $12 for two years. Where to Send submissions and requests for sample/back issues:
• [Poetry/Fiction/Non-fiction/Artwork/Contests: please specify on the envelope]
Michael Brien, Editor
Amoskeag: The Journal of SNHU
School of Liberal Arts
Southern New Hampshire University
2500 North River Rd. Manchester, NH, 03106-1045
• Please email Michael Brien with questions, but note that we are not able to accept submissions through email
Percent of Submissions from: New writers 30%, Previously published authors 60%, Previously published in Amoskeag, 10%. Circulation: 1,500. Where submissions originate:
• 99.9% of material is unsolicited.
• We publish approximately: 25 poems, 6 short stories, 6 essays, 8 photographs annually.
• During our reading period, we receive approximately 400 submissions monthly. Payment:
• Payment for accepted work is made upon publication. Payment is two copies of issue. Rights:
• Authors retain their copyrights.
