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 current.