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Cellar Door is the oldest undergraduate literary journal at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Published twice annually, the magazine has continually published the best poetry, prose, and art of the undergraduate student body since 1973. We publish bi-annually (one print edition per semester). We accept submissions of poetry, prose, and art in all forms. To find our in-depth guidelines, please visit https://www.unccellardoor.org/submit.

02/03/2023

Katherine Verm’s beautiful and heart-wrenching story of two girls’ blooming friendship amidst the ravage of illness is now available on our website. Click the link in our bio to read “If I’m Honest.”

Katherine Verm is a sophomore studying biology, economics, and creative writing. Born and raised in Asheville, Katherine loves to hike and is an avid popcorn connoisseur.

28/02/2023

Our new website is here! Over the next few days, we’ll be highlighting pieces written by our talented student body now available online.

Isabella Patterson is a junior biology and dramatic arts major from Charlotte, NC. In their free time, they can be seen exclusively acting in productions that involve intoxicated audiences. She loves hammocking by streams and collecting little rocks for her little rock collection.

You can read Isabella’s full poem on love and nature by clicking the link in our bio. Or visit unccellardoor.com on any browser.

09/01/2023

Today might be FDOC, but the Cellar Door team started their assignments over the weekend.

We’re committed to bringing you a journal that strives for excellence - the way our talented student body does - and we’re so excited for you to witness this objective in our upcoming edition.

We have a lot planned this semester, so stay tuned. And, in the meantime, go out and have the best FDOC yet!

31/10/2022

Pay your last respects to the oldest undergrad literary magazine at UNC.
Submit all fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, and visual art at the link in our bio, or on our website, by Nov 1st at 11:59pm.

25/10/2022

Time’s ticking down…
Have your work featured in the oldest undergraduate literary magazine at UNC! Submit your pieces at the link in our bio, or head over to our website, by 11:59pm on November 1st.

11/10/2022

Lastly, we’d like to introduce our superbly talented Website Editor, Isabella Reilly!

“Hi, I’m Isabella (she/her)! I’m a junior here at UNC studying Journalism and Creative Writing. When I’m not editing and designing for Cellar Door, I’m probably listening to Taylor Swift, reading Jane Austen, or sipping on a coffee from Dunkin’. Super excited to be on this year’s team!”

Isabella designs, edits, and organizes our beautiful website, and you can view her hard work at unccellardoor.org. We’re so proud to have her on the team!

06/10/2022

Meet our Publicity Editor, Anistyn Grant!

“Hi, I’m Anistyn (she/her)! I’m a junior majoring in English and Comparative Lit, and I’m tremendously excited to join the Cellar Door staff this semester. When I’m not working, you can find me reading Shirley Jackson in the arboretum, chasing squirrels around the quad, and religiously frequenting Jeni’s Ice Creams in Durham.”

Anistyn manages Cellar Door’s various social media accounts, along with creating the graphics and posts you find on them. We’re excited to have her on board!

04/10/2022

Say hello to the other half of our Design Team, Jane Durden!

“Hi, I’m Jane (she/her)! I’m a junior here at UNC majoring in art history and journalism. You can find me listening to music, sitting on my porch, buying too many books and records, or looking at art in the Ackland! I’m so excited to be a part of Cellar Door and can’t wait for the rest of the semester!”

Jane helps create the Cellar Door promotions you see around campus, as well as the the layout of our upcoming editions. We’re so grateful for the talent she brings to the magazine!

29/09/2022

Meet 1/2 of our talented Design Editor team, Lucy Smithwick!

“Hey! I’m Lucy (she/they). I’m a junior at UNC, and a journalism and theater double major! I’m Publicity Director for Kenan Theatre Company and Company Carolina, and I’m looking forward to being one of the Design Editors on Cellar Door!”

Lucy will help with arranging and creating the layout of our upcoming editions. Cellar Door appreciates the skill Lucy brings to our team, and is delighted to welcome them aboard!

27/09/2022

Today we’re highlighting our Creative Nonfiction Editor, Meredith Whitley!

Meredith (she/her) is a rising junior at UNC, majoring in English with a concentration in Creative Nonfiction and Communications with a concentration in Media Production– as well as a minor in Writing for the Screen and Stage!

Along with a team of readers, Meredith reviews our nonfiction submissions and oversees their eventual publication in our issues. Cellar Door is thrilled to welcome her to the team!

22/09/2022

Introducing our Fiction Editor, Xenia Weakly!

“My name is Xenia Weakly (she/her). I'm a junior at UNC and an English and Comparative Literature Major with a concentration in Writing, Editing, and Digital Publishing. My favorite book is The Book Thief and my favorite author is Kevin Wilson because of his eccentric characters.”

Xenia’s attentive reading of our fiction submissions allows us to highlight the talented creative writing occurring on campus. We’re thrilled to welcome her to the team!

20/09/2022

Today we’re delighted to showcase our hardworking Poetry Editor and Treasurer, Zoe Nichols!

Zoe (she/her) is a senior at UNC majoring in Sociology with a minor in Creative Writing. She is also dual enrolled in the City and Regional Planning master’s program with a focus in transportation. She is an ardent advocate for walkable public space, and can often be found walking around Chapel Hill. She has a passion for poetry, nonfiction, and flash fiction, and likes to cook and crochet in her spare time.

Cellar Door is so thankful for the time and care Zoe invests in selecting our printed poetry pieces—as well as managing our funding—so we can bring you a magazine our talented student body deserves.

15/09/2022

Meet our Art Editor, Hope Mutter!

Hope (she/her) is a rising senior at UNC working towards earning a B.F.A. in Studio Art and Art History. You are most likely to find her rock climbing at Fetzer, listening to Bob Dylan, or strolling around the Carrboro Farmer's Market.

Hope curates the beautiful paintings, photography, and other submitted art pieces you’ll find in our publications. We’re so excited to have her on the team!

13/09/2022

Meet our Editor-in-Chief!

“Hi! I’m Abby Welch (she/her). I’m a junior double majoring in English and sociology with a minor in creative writing. I love poetry, the oxford comma, buying more books than I have time to read, and listening to classical music (but the modern type?---oxymoronic, I know). I’m an avid swimmer and adventurer, and I hope to eventually rock climb, hike, and write poems in some of the major National Parks out west.”

For the next few weeks, we’ll be showcasing our amazing staff on our Instagram. Stay tuned to learn more about our masthead and their part in helping bring Cellar Door to life!

26/08/2022

Come be apart of the Cellar Door team! Applications are now open for fiction and nonfiction readers, as well as art and social media team editors.
Those interested can apply at www.unccellardoor.org/apply up until Oct. 1 at midnight. We can’t wait to work with you!

19/08/2022

Come learn more about Cellar Door and meet some of our amazing team at Small Fest! We’ll be located in the Pit from 11 to 1pm on August 26th. We can’t wait to see you there!

29/09/2020

A reminder that our submissions deadline is this Sunday at 11:59 PM! www.unccellardoor.org/submit

08/02/2020

Submit your poetry, prose, and art by this Friday at 11:59PM! Visit www.unccellardoor.org to learn more. ✨✨✨

17/01/2020

Miss our interest meeting? No worries! Visit our website (www.unccellardoor.org) to apply. DM us if you have any questions!

16/01/2020

GOOD NEWS: we have a very ~*new and shiny*~ website! To join our spring 2020 staff, submit your work, or read pieces from our previous issue, go to www.unccellardoor.org. Make sure to subscribe to our newsletter, too— in lieu of a Listserv, we'll send it out periodically to keep you updated on submission dates, readings, interviews, and more!

To contact our staff directly, please email [email protected], or each editor individually at [email protected], [email protected], and [email protected].

15/01/2020

Come out to the Union Art Gallery tonight (5:30-6:00) to find out how to join our staff, get involved, and submit your work this semester. Be there or be square! 🗣🗣🗣

02/12/2019

Grab the new edition from Greenlaw, Davis, or the UL!

21/11/2019

Join us for our fall reading on December 3rd!

24/10/2019

Hallowzine Open House at Wilson Library

The Wilson Special Collections Library’s spookiest books about skeletons, ghouls, monsters and witches will be on view during this Halloween-themed open house in the Fearrington Reading Room. Make a zine ...

20/09/2019

Don’t forget that submissions are due this Sunday by midnight!

Send to:

[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]

12/09/2019

Reminder that submissions are due by September 22nd at midnight. We can't wait to see your original artwork, poetry, and fiction!

Send your work to:

[email protected] (artwork)
[email protected] (poetry)
[email protected] (fiction/creative nonfiction)

22/08/2019

We will be having an interest meeting on Tueday, August 27th. Stop by the couches outside of the Great Hall at 6 pm to learn more about joining our staff or submitting your original work to the magazine!

22/04/2019

THEY’RE HERE!! Come and pick up your copy of the new issue of Cellar Door! Copies are located at Davis Library, Greenlaw Hall, and the UL.

06/02/2019

SUBMIT your work to Cellar Door by THIS SUNDAY @ midnight! Your work could show up in this semester’s publication!

Send works to:
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]

01/02/2019

Only 10 DAYS left until the submission deadline!! Make sure to send us your best fiction, art, and poetry pieces by MIDNIGHT on February 10th!

Here’s a reminder of where to email submissions:
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]

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Cellar Door is the oldest undergraduate literary journal at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Published twice annually, the magazine has continually published the best poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and art of the undergraduate student body since 1973. Over the years, our judges have included everyone from Mark Strand, Téa Obreht, Max Steele, Randall Kenan, Jeffrey McDaniel, Cathy Smith Bowers, Tony Hoagland, and others.

Today, Cellar Door publishes in print and online, seeking to showcase the best poetry, nonfiction, fiction, and visual art on both platforms. The print editions, published each fall and spring, are judged and receive prizes, and are available for free across campus. Online, you’ll find additional content, reviews, and interviews with writers and artists, as well as the same caliber of original, vibrantly creative work that the print edition is known for.

What never changes is Cellar Door's dedication to promoting meaningful undergraduate writing and art at Carolina—and the proof can be seen every year printed in its pages.

To apply to join our staff, submit your work, or get involved, please visit unccellardoor.org or email [email protected] for more information. We look forward to seeing your work!