Submission Guidelines

Updated 1/2008 (everything new is in blue)

General:

1.) When you submit your writing or art to Lyceum, you accept the following terms:

• Lyceum has the right to format your piece accordingly in order to make it suitable for publication. This will NEVER include editing work to detract from its original form! For artwork, it may include subtle re-sizing or orientation changes, and for writing it may include changing font size, page length, etc.
• Lyceum has the right to edit minor grammar errors in writing pieces. We understand that often writers use an artistic license with grammar or punctuation, and we only edit those mistakes that are obviously unintentional to ensure a standard of academic excellence in our journal. In some cases, we will check with the author first first before changing your piece.
• After publication, Lyceum may use your piece again. If it is for publication, we will ask you. Other times, it may be as part of a Lyceum bulletin board, poster, or website, which will NEVER be used for profit, only for promotion of Lyceum. (For example, right now we have several former works displayed on our office window. The artists have been given credit underneath their work.) If you are against us using your piece in the future, please let us know during the time of submission.

2.) No anonymous submissions are accepted.

3.) You cannot name your piece "Untitled." Lyceum is all for artistic license, but the fact is a lot of people don't title their pieces, and it makes our issue confusing and not as a exciting.

Writing:

1.) We accept almost any type of writing. Nonfiction, fiction, poetry, prose, and essay formats are accepted. Writing does not have to be censored (as in, moderate use of mature concepts/language is not a problem), but all writing should be edited and complete.

2.) Length: there is no minimum or maximum word count for submissions. Please note, however, that preference may be given to pieces that are more moderate in length in order to encourage author variety in the issue, depending on the submissions received.

3.) Quantity: you can submit as many pieces as you'd like.

4.) We would strongly prefer that your piece be sent via e-mail or via our online submission form. This minimizes errors and makes sure your piece is shown in its original form.

Art:

1.) Lyceum believes art has no limits, and therefore any media type is encouraged and accepted. However, you must state your media type at the time of submission. We usually receive paintings, photos, drawings, and collages, but we are also open to the 3D arts (you'd have to take a photo of it at several angles).

2.) Digital photos are most easily submitted via e-mail or submission form. All other traditional art forms should be given to our office. We will keep your piece safely for approximately two months, and then return it to you.

3.) Size: there is no size limit, technically. If it is exceedingly large, we will decide on a case by case basis. Also, it MUST be large enough to put into print. This is especially true with digital photos. Please make sure you send us images that are at least 4x4 inches or about 400x400 pixels. Anything smaller may not be accepted because we won't be able to reproduce it.

4.) Quantity: you can submit as many pieces as you'd like.

5.) Cover: your piece may be selected for our cover, in which case we will contact you.

6.) Orientation: Pieces that are vertical or square format reproduce much better. Hortizontal pieces are accepted, but be aware that they do not print as well, so if you want, you can crop it so it is square.

Please e-mail us with further questions.