Submission Guidelines
Please read the basic submission guidelines carefully; if the way you present or submit your work is outside of these guidelines they will not be considered for publication. Please review your work(s) for syntax errors. Punctuation is just as important as the content itself.
We accept submissions internationally, from high school students grades 9 – 12 at the time of submission. We accept fiction, non-fiction (essays, articles), poetry, visual art (photography or illustrations), and multi-media content. For visual art submissions, please include the medium as well as the dimensions.
Written submissions may include up to 5 poems or up to 5,000 words of fiction or nonfiction. Please do not include works of multiple categories in one submission.
We will accept work in any of these file forms: .docx, .mp3, .wav, .jpeg, .png, .mov, and .mp4. We will not accept Apple file formats. If you have something written in Google Docs, please download as .docx format.
If your work is accepted, you will need to fill out our consent form for your work to be published on our website. If accepted, you will not receive any sort of compensation for your work.
We follow the CLMP (Community of Literary Magazines and Presses) Code of Ethics, and all submissions are reviewed by the Submissions team, the Editorial team, and faculty advisors. Work created by A.I. programs like ChatGPT or Stabled Diffusion will not be published within The Howl. Please note, we will be examining all submissions with an A.I. detector.
Content We Won’t Accept:
We will not accept work previously published online, including social media.
No racism, discrimination, or prejudice of any kind. An exception is writing in a fictional piece or about an experience. Be mindful of if it is relevant to the story or characters.
No graphically sexual material.
No work that blatantly perpetuates violence. An example of an exception is a short story with a fight scene that contributes to the plot, character, or setting.
No manifesto/propaganda that urges people to vote in favor of a person, political party, or law. We understand that all opinion pieces might not align with our magazine’s thoughts and opinions, but refrain from those mentioned earlier.
No illicit description regarding the use of illegal substances of underage minors in nonfiction work. Fiction work is acceptable however it should be descriptive within reason.
Profanity is permitted; however, it should be within reason and choice in its use. Please note, using racial or prejudicial slurs or terms is not acceptable, unless it is relevant to a fictional story or character(s) you are writing.
Content We’d Love to See:
We are looking for original work that exhibits self-expression and a unique voice.
We want a slice of life through your non-fiction pieces. A piece of prose of a memory, a significant event in your life, or an epiphany you recently experienced. Any article about a community event, a real-world issue, etc. Write and share the things that are real to you.
We want to see your fictional stories come alive. We are looking for various genres and themes: adventure, horror, romance, fable, realistic, comedy, action, historical, science fiction, mystery, and fantasy. We want stories about seeking revenge or justice, family and friends, striving for a goal, the ups and/or downs of a relationship or going on a fun adventure. Submit any story you wrote and let others enjoy the world you created.
We want creative works of poetry: fixed verse poetry, sonnet, elegy, ekphrastic, sestina, or a free verse poem without any set form, rhythm/rhyme, or patterns. If you have a poem you want to share with the world, submit it.
We want art pieces of many forms: painting, drawing, digital art, graphic design, or photography. If you have art that means something to you and you want a chance to share it, send it in.
