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How do I go about joining the
editorial staff?
We are always accepting applications for editorial staff. If
you are interested, click
here for the application. Positions are available to
undergraduate students regardless of school affiliation, but the
managing editor position is only available to Schreiner
students.
I am an undergraduate student, but I am not in the
United States. Can I submit work?
Most definitely. We encourage international undergraduate
submissions, although we do require that all work be submitted
in English.
I graduated last year, but I have a paper I'd like to
submit. May I do so?
No. Publication is open to currently registered undergraduate
college students. To submit you may be enrolled either full or
part time.
What sort of submissions are you looking for?
Submissions categories can be found
here. Because Illuminations is a scholarly
journal, work of a scholarly persuasion is preferred, although
we will consider other topics if the paper is well written. We
welcome research from any discipline as well as critical
articles, and reviews covering film, theater, art, and music.
All scholarly work should be well researched and supported by at
least three outside sources.
Creative work can include dramatic pieces, poetry, and short
fiction. In the category of creative non-fiction, we prefer
scholarly topics to personal ones. Illuminations is not a
platform for commentary on personal issues, so work focusing on
those topics is not appropriate for publication. If you have any
questions regarding your work, please don't hesitate to inquire
via
e-mail.
I submitted something for the last issue, and it was
rejected. Will you reconsider my submission for subsequent
issues?
We are happy to reconsider previously rejected work provided
it has been revised and meets our
submissions guidelines. If you would like your revised work
reconsidered, you must resubmit the work.
How many pieces may I submit?
We would prefer to limit submissions to no more than five
pieces per category per issue. However, you may submit to as
many issues as you like provided you are an undergraduate at
time of submission.
What are the length requirements for submissions?
Generally, we prefer academic papers no longer than 25
double-spaced pages; short fiction may be no longer than 50
double-spaced pages.
How do I submit work?
That is covered in the call for papers, and you can also find
the guidelines
here. If you have specific questions or concerns, please
address them to
illuminations@schreiner.edu
What is MLA format?
MLA format is required for all academic papers and reviews;
all non-poetry submissions must be double spaced. MLA format
does not apply to poetry submissions. For specific information
regarding MLA format, click
here or ask your nearest English professor.
How will I know if my work has been accepted/rejected?
You will receive an e-mail notification. Please insure that
all contact information on your cover letter is valid and
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