what is an undergraduate literary journal?
An literary journal is a collection of writings composed by various writers. As an undergraduate literary journal, we largely accept work from the undergraduates at UCI to compile into our annual collections. From research essays to short stories, photography to poetry…a multitude of stories told through various forms of creative expression all held within the bounds of a book. That’s the undergraduate literary journal Echolalia is striving to publish.
who can submit?
Submissions are open to all undergraduate students of any year, faculty, and degree currently enrolled at the University of California, Irvine. Mindful of the traditionally exclusive nature of academia we are especially excited to feature voices often unheard, and encourage anyone from any/all identities and cultural backgrounds to submit, including (but not limited to): Indigenous communities, people of color, LGBTQIA+ people, people from low-income backgrounds, neuro-diverse people, and disabled people.
accepted genres & formatting
We accept works from many different genres. Generally, as long as it is a work that is in alignment with our theme, we are more than happy to consider and accept it for our current volume. Below are some examples and any restrictions for genres we more commonly receive:
• Academic Essays (max. 10 pages)
• Prose (max. 10 pages)
• Poetry
• Visual Artwork: photography, sketches, drawings, paintings
Please submit written work in the following formatting:
• Times New Roman, 12 pt.
• For non-poetry works, double-spaced
• Appropriate APA citations, with works cited, if citing outside sources
Please submit visual work in the following formatting:
• .PNG or .JPG file (either a link or directly within Google Doc submission)
If you have any questions about genre or formatting, please reach out to echolalia.journal@gmail.com.
submitting your work
We ask for a link to a Google Doc in order for potential Contributors to submit their work. Make sure to follow the prior formatting specifications as well as the following guidelines:
• Do not include your name anywhere on your submission document: if it is included in your work, we ask you to censor it temporarily.
• You will have the option to include an Artist Statement to add any additional context to your piece, such as its connection with our current theme. This is mandatory for visual work submissions.
• You may submit multiple pieces, but please be aware that it is highly likely that only one piece will be published.
• If your work has been submitted and/or accepted into another journal, please let us know. While we would love to publish everyone’s work, we are currently prioritizing unpublished submissions.
• All submissions must follow UCI’s policies regarding academic integrity and plagiarism.
• Submissions must be relevant to our current theme, which can be found on our website, socials, and the submission form itself.
on the topic of payment
Regrettably, due to the small nature of this project, we currently do not have the funds to pay our contributors for their work. However, we hope to grow to be able to organize such funding in the future.
additional questions
If you have questions about the submission process, check if the FAQ page can provide answers.
Otherwise, email echolalia.journal@gmail.com and we will do our best to clarify.