ASHBELT

The University of Akron's student-run literary journal exclusively features the creative work of UA undergraduates. All majors are welcome to submit--the only requirement is that you are a registered UA undergraduate student.

Submissions dates will be announced during the 2024-2025 school year (check out our Instagram account @ashbeltua) 

Be brave and e-mail us your creative work at ashbeltua@gmail.com.

Submissions Guidelines

Fiction

(must be double-spaced, preferably in Times New Roman, 12-point) Submissions should not exceed 2,000 words or 8 pages. Longer pieces will be considered but the likelihood of acceptance is much lower.

Flash Fiction

(must be double-spaced, preferably in Times New Roman, 12-point) Up to 3 pieces (500 word limit each).

Creative Nonfiction

(must be double-spaced, preferably in Times New Roman, 12-point) Submissions should not exceed 2,000 words or 8 pages. Longer pieces will be considered but the likelihood of acceptance is much lower.

Poetry

(must be single-spaced, preferably in Times New Roman, 12-point) Up to 5 poems (2 pages per poem limit)

Scripts

(must be single-spaced in script format, preferably in Times New Roman, 12-point) Submissions should not exceed 2,000 words or 8 pages. Longer pieces will be considered but the likelihood of acceptance is much lower.

All submissions can be sent to ashbeltua@gmail.com. Please only send in submissions during the open submission dates.