The Poetry Underground (PU!) is an organization for anyone who loves poetry. We are open to all styles of poetry, including spoken-word and rap. Fiction writers, dramatists, essayists, artists, and all other creative types are also welcome. Whether you are a literary veteran or are ignorant of poetry altogether, this organization of open-minded artists offers trips to readings, open mic nights, poetry slams, and weekly meetings. Meeting times and places vary by semester. Bring yourself and any work you'd like to read!
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Centrique is Carthage's creative arts journal. We are proud to publish the work of some of Carthage's most talented writers, artists, and photographers. To submit a poem, story, drawing, or photo, drop your work off in one of the submission boxes, located at the Writing Center and at the information desk in Hedberg Library.
Each year, Centrique sponsors two contests with cash prizes. Students may submit poetry, fiction, or artwork. The deadline for the Fall contest is November 15 of each year; the deadline for the Spring contest is March 15.
Submission guidelines
Centrique accepts submissions in any creative art, including (but not limited to) poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, photography, and illustration. If you make creative work, we want to see it!
However, before submitting, please read and follow the specific guidelines below.Each year, Centrique accepts submissions for the magazine as well as for its two contests.
All submissions will be considered for the current contest as well as for the magazine, unless the artist specifies otherwise.
Contest-only submissions.
If the artist wishes submissions to be considered only for the contest, title page must clearly say "CONTEST ONLY." However, all contest winners will be published.
Magazine-only submissions.
Similarly, the artist may specify "MAGAZINE ONLY" to be considered only for publication
in the magazine and not for contests.
Format for submissions of written material
We prefer that submissions of all written material (poetry, short stories, essays, etc.) be sent as Word attachments via email.
Format for submissions of visual art
If at all possible, photography and other submissions of visual art should be scanned electronically or digitally captured and saved as a .tiff file within the size range of the magazine (smaller than 5”x8”).
All submissions must have a cover page with author's name, title of piece, date of submission, type of writing, and any necessary notes.
ALL submissions must be accompanied by the required release form. (Click on the link to access the form.) You will need to save the form to your computer, fill it out, and email it with your submission.
The author's name should appear ONLY on the cover page.
This requirement ensures that all submissions are considered anonymously and without bias toward particular individuals. Submissions that include the author's name anywhere besides the cover page will not be considered.
Centrique does not accept "Untitled" submissions
All submissions must have an appropriate title at time of submission.
How to submit.
We prefer that submissions be saved in Word and sent as attachments to:
centriquemagazine@carthage.edu
Submissions may also be made in CD format or hard copy to a submissions box (currently located at the Writing Center in the Hedberg Library).
Submission period.
Submissions are accepted from October 1st to March 15th each year. Please submit only between these dates. The final deadline for all submissions is March 15th.
Contest deadlines.
The submission deadline for the Fall contest is November 15th. The submission deadline for the Spring contest is March 15th.
All Centrique publication and contest decisions are final.
For more information, email us at centrique@carthage.edu
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General Information.
Did you know that Carthage also offers Creative Writing as a minor, or an emphasis within the English major? To find out more about the requirements, go to the English Department homepage: http://www.carthage.edu/dept/english/require.htm
Form to declare yourself!
The form for declaring your Creative Writing minor or emphasis is here. Fill out and give one copy to the Writer in Residence, the other to the Registrar.
More creative writing materials can be found at:
http://www.carthage.edu/dept/english/materials/cw_requirements.doc
Chapbook Guidelines
Guidelines for the senior chapbook are here. Click for description and deadlines.
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Poetry Readings in Milwaukee & Chicago
Woodland Pattern Book Center (Milwaukee)
This link takes you to Milwaukee's premier literary hangout. Their reading series features famous poets at rock-bottom ticket prices. They also offer workshops for writers of all levels and they stock poetry books you'll never find anywhere else.
Redletter Reading Series (Milwaukee)
Each reading begins with an OPEN MIC and features one or more local, regional, or "passing through" poets. Readings take place on the 3rd Friday of every month at 7 p.m. Admission is cheap ($3), the setting is intimate, and the poetry is some of the best you'll hear!
Chicago Poetry Scene
This link takes you to Chicago Postmodern Poetry, a comprehensive listing of all the readings in Chicago and beyond. Check it out!
Open Mic in Chicago
Chicagoland's best weekly venues for open mic poetry. |
The following literary journals accept submissions only from undergraduates students.
Furrow is an excellent magazine that accepts submissions from undergraduates nationwide.
Published locally by the students at the University of Wisconsin--Milwaukee.
To order a copy right to:
furrow
uwm union box 194
university of wisconsin-milwaukee
po box 413
milwaukee, wi 53201
or email furrow@csd.uwm.edu
Delos
Not affiliated with any university, Delos is a new magazine by and for aspiring undergraduate writers.
  Illuminations.
An online journal.
Wabash Magazine
A new journal. Click to read excerpts.
Whitewater Review
An online journal. |
