Submissions for the 66th edition are now open!
Calling All Artists!
Have you ever dreamed of being published? Maybe you have a piece of flash fiction, one that has been taking up space in Word for a billion years, but only because you've been waiting for the perfect moment to show it to the world. Maybe you got inspired at 3am and wrote a poem on the notes in your phone, and now you'd like for others to see it too. Or maybe you just happened to find an old box of acrylic paint stuffed under your mattress and you just happened to paint a masterpiece.
If this sounds like you, then you're in the right place! The Delta Journal has been publishing LSU undergrads' work for over 6 decades and we want YOU to be apart of our 66th edition.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
If you'd like to submit, make sure you fall under the following criteria:
1) To qualify, you must be an LSU undergraduate. Submissions are open to undergraduates of all majors.
2) For all submissions, please include an original title and page numbers. Each medium has individual guidelines:
PROSE
Your prose submission must be max 5,000 words. You have the option to submit two prose pieces; however, the total word count for both must be under 5,000 words. For example, if one piece is 3,000 words, then the other must be under 2,000 words. The kinds of prose we accept are short stories, flash fiction, novel excerpts*, and creative nonfiction, in any genre. Please submit as a Word Document or PDF. One selected prose will be awarded 1st place.
*Excerpts must include a brief introduction of context
POETRY
You may submit multiple pieces. No more than five pages in total. Two poems cannot be on the same page. For example, if one poem takes a quarter of a page, the following poem must start on a brand new page. We're also open to handwritten poetry only if handwritten words are important to the artistic statement of the piece. Please submit as a Word document or PDF. One selected poem will be awarded 1st place.
Note: a haiku (no more than 3 lines) counts as one poem. A collection of haikus will not be considered one poem.
SCREENWRITING
Submitted screenplay excerpts are max 10 pages. Please submit as a PDF. One selected screenplay will be awarded 1st place.
MUSIC
You can either submit lyrics or a song (lyrics complete with written music). There is no word limit, but please be conscientious of the page number when submitting sheet music. We accept music in any genre; however, when submitting only lyrics, you must provide a short written piece (around 150 words) explaining the style of music the lyrics are meant to accompany. Additionally, short, written pieces explaining the song or lyrics themselves are welcome but must not exceed 200 words. Please submit as a Word Document or PDF. If desired, you may also submit a recording of your song which we will work with you to include in the e-publication version of the journal through a copy & paste link to the song.
VISUAL ART
We accept digital art, including photography, comics, cartoons, manga, photos of 3-dimensional art such as sculptures, painting, drawings, and more. Your piece may also be considered for the cover of the journal. Artists may submit maximum 3 different pieces. 1535 x 1024 pixels minimum for digital art submissions. Please submit as a JPEG or PNG. If we have a problem viewing them, we will contact you.
**You can also submit pieces in multiple artistic categories. For example, you can submit poetry, screenwriting, prose, and visual art (as separate submissions).**
3) For ALL submissions, please email lsudelta@gmail.com with "Delta Journal Submission" in the subject line. Please include in the email:
a) Full name
b) Major / Year
c) City/State of Origin
d) Genre of submission
Important: All submissions are BLIND SUBMISSIONS, meaning all personal information must be omitted from the piece! If any names or personal information appear on the work(s) you submit, you will be immediately rejected.
Submission Deadline: February 29th, 2024
Failure to adhere to these guidelines will result in an automatic rejection.