At Lit, we want to read non-fiction that is aware of itself.

The ideal non-fiction work understands the archival, narrative, and methodological approaches that the medium demands. We are excited the most by personal essays with a strong narrative voice. We want to read work that makes us feel confident in the author’s perspective, and that goes beyond the simple retelling of a true event. Creative non-fiction is also encouraged, especially if the author is comfortable in experimenting with the form. Standard essays on literary subjects are best left as homework assignments.

• Only submit previously unpublished work. 
• Submit all written work as a .doc, .docx, or .pdf file. 
• Submissions should be no longer than 15 pages.
• We do not require cover letters, but if you insist, please keep it brief. 
• We accept simultaneous submissions, but let us know as soon as it’s accepted elsewhere. Please wait until you receive a response for your submission before submitting again.  
• Use standard formatting: put your page number somewhere on each page. If the submission is prose heavy, please double-space. Use a standard font.
• Submissions filed by professional coordinating services will not be considered, nor will submissions we’ve already rejected in the past.
• We are unable to provide monetary compensation for accepted submissions at this time. We are a team of volunteers, and all funds that we raise go towards administrative costs of running the magazine. However, contributors selected for upcoming print editions will receive physical copies of their work.  
• All submissions will be read.