The Archive is Duke's oldest student publication. We host literary events and publish undergraduate prose, poetry, art, and photography.
Established in 1887, The Archive is one of the oldest continuously published literary magazines in the United States and the oldest student publication at Duke University. The primary focus of the biannual magazine is the publication of student poetry and short fiction. Each edition also showcases photography and artwork. Submissions need not conform to a particular subject or theme; the staff wel
comes fresh, original work of all kinds from the Duke undergraduate body. We are proud to be able to print the work of a new generation of writers and artists. Send your pieces to [email protected] for review. In addition to publishing one issue a year, the magazine organizes readings featuring authors from the Duke community and beyond, known as the Blackburn Literary Festival. Readings are open to the public, and we hope you will join us when they occur in the spring. Since 2011, we have also played host to university-wide Salons, where both Durham and Duke artists share original work. In the meantime, pick up a copy of the magazine on racks around campus and see what Duke students are writing about.
Attention all writers!!! Join The Archive on December 5th at 7pm in Bolton Tower Room (top floor of WU) for Salon, our annual poetry and prose reading! There will be an open mic following the scheduled performances for audience members to share their writing. Register for free here: tinyurl.com/salon2022
Looking for a place to submit your poems, short stories, photography, paintings, or dramatic monologues? The Archive, Duke’s oldest literary magazine, is currently accepting submissions of any medium! Send your pieces to [email protected].
We give feedback on every piece that’s submitted to us, and pieces we accept will be published on our website and possibly in print at the end of the year!
The Archive is also looking for new members for our team! As an associate editor you’ll help provide feedback on submissions and craft this new year’s edition. No prior editing experience is required, just a love of reading and writing! Design editors help create the final magazine, and assist with advertising and outreach. Apply at https://tinyurl.com/ArchiveApp2022
Hey all! Join the Archive in welcoming former U.S. Poet Laureate & Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Tracy K. Smith for a poetry reading and Q&A! We'll gather in White Lecture Hall 107 on Friday, April 15th, at 7 pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/litfest2022.
Want an opportunity to meet and hang out with other Duke writers and artists? Now's your chance! Join the editors of the Archive and your fellow creatives on campus for a chill meet-up next Monday, February 28th, from 5-6 pm in the Bolton Family Tower Room (top floor of WU).
Looking for a place to submit your poems, short stories, photography, paintings, or dramatic monologues? The Archive, Duke's oldest literary magazine, is currently accepting submissions! Pieces that we accept will be published on our website and possibly in print at the end of the year. Send your pieces to [email protected] by April 9 to have your submission considered for our Spring online edition and physical magazine.
(Image credit: Lilia Qian)
The fall edition of The Archive is now live on our website: https://dukearchive.org/tagged/onlineissue! Check out some gorgeous poems and short stories, written by fellow Duke students!
With that, The Archive is also currently accepting submissions for the Spring edition! Email all submissions to [email protected] between now and April 9th and we will review pieces as we receive them. We were deeply impressed with the quirky, breath-taking, and vibrant artwork you all managed to create despite the unique trials and tribulations of the past semester, and we can’t wait to see what you all send in this semester.
(image credits: Adair Jones)
Join us for Salon, the Archive's annual creative writing showcase and open mic night! Come, listen to our community's words, and maybe take the stage yourself!
Salon will be in the Bolton Family Tower Room (top floor of the Brodhead Center!) at 6:30pm on December 1st. All are welcome -- students, faculty, and staff.
RSVP at https://tinyurl.com/salonrsvp21
Looking for a place to submit your poems, short stories, photography, paintings, or dramatic monologues? The Archive, Duke’s oldest literary magazine, is currently accepting submissions! Send your pieces to [email protected].
We give feedback on every piece that’s submitted to us, and pieces we accept will be published on our website and possibly in print at the end of the year!
The Archive is also looking for new members for our team! As an associate editor you’ll help critique submissions and help craft this new year’s edition. No prior editing experience is required, just a love of reading and writing! Design editors help create the final magazine, and assist with advertising and outreach.
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