Schuylkill Valley Journal of the Arts
Submission Guidelines
The Schuylkill Valley Journal of the Arts, the literary journal of the Manayunk Art Center, comes out twice a year 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 We prefer previously unpublished work though published work is acceptable (indicate where previously published).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 okay (please notify us if your work is published elsewhere). Include a short bio and your email address with all submissions.
Poetry
3-6 poems, typed, one poem per page with name and address (include email address) on each poem. Send to:
Kelley Jean White
Schuylkill Valley Journal of the Arts
276 West Haines Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144
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 and word count on first page. Send to:
Fiction Editors
Schuylkill Valley
Journal of the
Arts
PO Box
53
Stockton,
NJ 08559
Essays
Should be no more 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, and word count on first page. Send to:
Schuylkill
Valley Journal
of the Arts
Peter Krok,
Editor
240 Golf
Hills Road
Havertown,
PA 19083
General
When sending by U.S. mail, please be sure to include SASE. Submissions received without SASE will be recycled. Payment is 2 copies of SVJ upon publication. Additional copies $5 each. All rights revert to authors upon publication. The cost of the Schuylkill Valley Journal of the Arts is $6 an issue; if mailed, the cost is $7 which includes part of the additional postage. For other information about the journal contact Peter Krok, the editor and Humanities Director of MAC at macpoet1[at]aol.com or call the MAC at 215-482-3363 and leave a voice mail.