Submissions

Dear creatives,

The Alembic is currently accepting submissions of writing and photography to be considered for the Spring 2025 journal. Content can be mailed to the address listed below or emailed to alembic@providence.edu.

We look forward to receiving your work!

-The Editorial Team


General Guidelines

Submissions are read from August 1st through January 15th. We accept poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction and photography. Any unsolicited material that is not accompanied by a self-addressed envelope and the appropriate return postage will not be returned to the sender.  We do accept online submissions.  The Alembic accepts no responsibility for unsolicited materials. We encourage potential contributors to become familiar with the journal. The subscription rate in the United States is $20 for two years and sample copies are available for $10. Please send your check to the address listed below.

The Finer Details

Poetry submissions may include up to 5 poems. Fiction submissions should not exceed 6,000 words. We accept short stories, and self-contained excerpts of novels. Photography submissions must be in a digital format with 300dpi resolution. Simultaneous submissions are permitted. If your work is accepted for publication elsewhere, please contact the editors immediately. Materials published in The Alembic may not be reprinted, in whole or part, without written permission from the editors.

Providence College
English Department
Attn: The Alembic Editors
1 Cunningham Square
Providence, RI 02918-0001