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SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

For our newest issue, submissions open until January 15th, and students will hear back by February 28th . Selected submissions will be printed and published in the spring, on March 2nd, 2027.

 

*We are not accepting works that contains pre-existing intellectual property 

*Please make note of any potentially triggering topics in submission.
 

Examples of written work: Critical essays (ex: media analysis), research essays, short stories, autobiographical work, memoir work, and poetry.

If you are unsure if your work fits into any of these categories, please reach out to us!

 

For illustrated writing/comics: We will prioritize works that put an emphasis on writing, whether it be dialogue or narration. We do not accept silent comics. 

 

*Pictures of artwork/photography are welcome as long as they are paired with a piece of writing. Images should be your own, or if they are not, they must be transformative (ex: collage).

 

All accepted submissions will be reviewed by our members (fellow students!), and students will hear back by February 28th. 

Submit your work!

Please type in the name you'd like to be credited as in the publication, and include your MECA&D email. Please put in a Google doc link to your work, using the 'statement' format under page setup, specifically 5.5" x 8.5" for printing puurposes. Our printing will be using Work Sans Light for our font, sized 12 pt. Document title should include pen name, and title of the work. If you have any concerns or questions about anything related to submissions, please let us know below, or email us at mecapress@meca.edu

Contact us at: penned@meca.edu

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