Submissions closed for now!
We accept submissions from all writers, but we prioritize the work of college students.
Submitting a piece grants Lightwork Literary Journal the right to publish that piece, but artists maintain all ownership rights and may choose to submit their pieces to as many other publications as they please. If you're submitting a piece that has been previously published elsewhere, please let us know. Likewise, if a piece accepted by Lightwork is featured in another publication in the future, we would appreciate a shoutout!
Please email all submissions to KASHL002@ODU.EDU. A short cover letter (2-4 sentences) is appreciated, but not required. For examples of cover letters, look here.
Flash Fiction (1,000 words or less): We accept flash fiction of all genres. Please submit one to three flash fiction pieces in a PDF, .doc, or .docx format, with only one piece per page, not exceeding 12 pages total.
Short Fiction (greater than 1,000 words): Not accepted at this time.
Poetry: We accept poetry of all themes, styles, and formats. Please submit one to three poems in a PDF, .doc, or .docx format, not exceeding 8 pages total.
Non-fiction: We accept non-fiction of all subjects. Essays related to creative writing craft are prioritized. Please submit one essay at a time in a PDF, .doc, or .docx format, not exceeding 8 pages total.
Visual art and photography: We accept visual art and photography to be considered for use as cover art. Please submit one to three pieces in a JPEG or PNG format.
All submissions and questions should be emailed to KASHL002@ODU.EDU.