Journal Theme: "Roots & Routes"

Dimensional characters have roots that can unfold in origin stories, family traditions, and cultural identities. Regardless, roots are tangled at the center of a story and can emerge in unexpected ways. Some roots are exposed from the earth, visible for the world to see, while others lie buried beneath frozen sediment.  

Good stories also present routes a character must venture. The route a character takes can shape a hero's journey, catalyze a villain’s arc, or perhaps lead to a moral crossroads. 

Which route will your piece undertake? Journey with Broadside in this semester’s theme of “Roots & Routes.”

*Broadside is accepting all submissions of any variety! Don't be discouraged if your submission does not match up with the theme; all submissions will be evaluated fairly regardless of style and theme.* 

Submission Directions

Please use the Google forms below to submit pieces for consideration in our upcoming journal. Each piece needs to be submitted SEPARATELY, using a brand new form submission for each file.  Remember, ALL pieces need to have a title in the name of the file, and your name should NOT be on the document or in the file name. Please upload written work as a DOCX, and photos of art as a JPEG/JPG file. Make sure to thoroughly read the directions of submitting for each type of work.