Heartlines is Sacred Heart’s own literary magazine, and it’s gearing up for its third issue this spring. Submissions for pieces in a number of different genres, including poetry, flash fiction, fiction, and creative nonfiction, are due on March 8. The magazine encourages beginner and experienced writers and artists alike to submit for the chance to be published.
“I think students should submit to Heartlines because it is a great opportunity for them to showcase pieces they have been working on either in class or independently. All submissions are read blindly and considered for publishing in an unbiased manner, so it is a safe space to get work out there and gain some feedback on things students have been working on,” said senior Hannah Schultz, co-editor of the magazine.
Poetry submissions can be up to four pages, whether it is a single poem or multiple poems. Flash fiction pieces must not exceed 750 words. Fiction submissions can be 751-3000 words, and creative nonfiction pieces can be up to 2000 words. Students interested in submitting artwork can submit two pieces.
“In the end, what we’re looking for in submissions, other than adhering to the guidelines, of course, is that it exemplifies their heart as a writer. Anybody can write a technical fiction piece between 751 and 3000 words and it’s just ‘content.’ But we aren’t just looking for ‘content’ to meet a quota or fill a void, we’re looking for something that really can connect with people,” said senior co-editor Sam Kealey.
Full submission guidelines can be found on the Heartlines website, https:// www.heartlinesliterarymagazine.org/. Students can submit their work there or directly to the Heartlines email, shuliterarymagazine@gmail.com
