Schuylkill Valley Journal

Submission Guidelines

The Schuylkill Valley Journal comes out in the spring and fall and publishes poetry, short stories, and critical essays. We prefer previously unpublished work though published work is acceptable (indicate where previously published). Simultaneous submissions are OK (please notify us if your work is published elsewhere). All submissions will be considered for both our print and online journals.

Poetry

Send 3-5 poems, contact information and bio in the body of an e-mail to
svjpoetry@yahoo.com. Please include last name and the words “Poetry Submission” in the subject line. Submissions without bio and complete contact information will be unread. Send only your best work. Submissions may also be mailed, but e-mail is a
preference. Send to:

Poetry Editor
24 Jay St.
Feasterville, PA 19053

Short Stories

 1-2 stories. Short-shorts of approximately 1,000 words; short stories of approximately 2,000 words. We like fiction that tells a story or illuminates a character. We look for original use of language, fresh voices and diversity. We also seek writers who have insights into the mysteries of everyday life, relationships and the world around us. Stories can pose questions and answer them or not; however, they must be well-crafted. Stories must be typed, double-spaced, one side only with name, address, word count and bio on first page. Send to: 

 

 

Essays

Should be no more than 3,000 words on topics of literary or artistic interest (critical interpretations of writers or artists and their work, historical perspectives, personal reflections, etc.). Essays must be typed, double-spaced, one side only with name, home address and email address, word count and bio on first page. Send to:

 

Peter Krok, Editor
Schuylkill Valley Journal
240 Golf Hills Road
Havertown, PA  19083

General

Do not send us your only copy. Submissions will be recycled. We will correspond with you by e-mail.  Payment is 1 copy of SVJ upon publication. Additional copies are $5 each. All rights revert to authors upon publication. The cost of the SVJ is $7 an issue and $9 if sent via mail.  The subscription cost is $15 per year.  For other information about the journal, contact Peter Krok, the editor and Humanities Director of the Manayunk Art Center (MAC), at macpoet1@aol.com or call the MAC at 215-482-3363. Krok also hosts a monthly First Sunda reading series at the Manayunk Art Center.