Submit

Thank you for your interest in submitting to Smudge, a literary and arts magazine that aims to showcase writing and artwork from undergraduate students of color. We are not currently accepting submissions, but will open them again in late 2026. Follow our instagram for updates!

General Guidelines

  • All submission files should be named in the format lastname_title. If your work does not have a title, submit it as lastname_untitled, although we would prefer a title.

  • Please do not put your name in the document itself. This is to ensure anonymity and fairness in our selection process.

  • In addition to your submission, we would like a Contributors’ Note, which will be published in the issue if your work is accepted. This should be 2-3 sentences about you, see the bottom of this page for examples.

  • We gladly accept simultaneous submissions. Please notify us via email if your work has been accepted for another publication.

  • We do not accept previously published work.

  • Reach out to smudgemagwc@gmail.com with any questions, we are more than happy to answer them.

    • You may submit up to 5 fiction pieces, each on a separate document.

    • Please submit as a PDF file.

    • 3000 word limit.

    • Plays in standard format are welcome.

    • We do not accept fanfiction submissions.

    • You may submit up to 5 non-fiction pieces, each on a separate document.

    • Please submit as a PDF file.

    • 3000 word limit.

    • You may submit up to 5 poems, each on a separate document.

    • Please submit as a PDF file.

    • 500 word limit per poem.

    • You may submit up to 5 art pieces, each as a separate file.

    • Please submit as a high resolution JPEG file (if your work includes multiple photos, submit a zip file that includes all the photos).

    • Please make sure the photo is clear with adequate writing and clarity. Do not have background obstructions or shadows cast upon the artwork.

    • Any medium is accepted; 2D or 3D photographed, as well as digital photography or art.

  • We will accept audio and video art (songs, short films, music videos, etc.) to be published on our website. These submissions will be included as a qr code in our physical print issue.

    • You may submit up to 2 audio works and 2 video works, each as a separate file.

    • For audio, please submit as an MP3 file. For video, please submit as an MP4 file.

    • 10 minute limit per file.

Genre Guidelines