General Submission Guidelines

Quiddity seeks prose and poetry from emerging and established writers around the world. International submissions are encouraged. We are presently accepting submissions for a special issue: Abraham Lincoln “Better Angels”—Fall/Winter 2008/9. Click here for special-issue guidelines.

General Submission Guidelines

  • Prose: one work (no more than 5,000 words)
  • Poetry: up to five poems (no more than ten pages total)
  • Include complete contact information in the cover letter; bios are appreciated.
  • Please be sure your name is listed on each page of the work. You may list contact information on each page as well, if you wish.
  • U.S. submissions should include both an email address and a self-addressed, business-size (#10), stamped envelope (SASE).
  • International submissions should include an email address to which an electronic reply may be sent.
  • Work must be previously unpublished. All manuscripts will be recycled.

Submissions should be addressed to either Prose Editor or Poetry Editor at
Quiddity
Springfield College-Benedictine University
1500 North Fifth Street
Springfield, IL 62702
U.S.A.

We look forward to receiving high-quality prose and poetry from both established and emerging writers. We do not limit general submissions to specific subject-matter or style. Novel excerpts are welcome as long as the work can stand alone. Translations are welcome as long as permission, in writing, has been granted.

We accept simultaneous submissions but require notification immediately if the work is accepted elsewhere. Work submitted must fit the guidelines listed above.

Quiddity international literary journal is a publication of Springfield College-Benedictine University. It is published semi-annually in April and October. Quiddity’s companion public-radio program is produced by Illinois Public Radio’s hub station, WUIS/WIPA, NPR member and PRI affiliate. Contributors may be invited to read their work for the public-radio program.

General submissions are read year-round. Special-issue guidelines may be found here.

Subscription information may be found here.