Literary Magazine

Quill of the Umatilla Literary Magazine The Pendleton Public Library is now accepting submissions for its literary magazine, Quill of the Umatilla. When published, the magazine will be available for purchase and for check out at Umatilla County public libraries. 

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Submissions for the Quill of the Umatilla open on Feb. 24, 2025. The open submissions window ends onApril 15.  

• The Pendleton Public Library is currently accepting submissions for the Quill of the Umatilla Literary Magazine. Submissions are open to all residents of Umatilla County, Oregon, as well as those who have a strong connection to Umatilla County but are not currently residing here, such as those who grew up in Umatilla County but may be living elsewhere for school or work. 
• Selections for publication will be chosen by a submissions committee based on blind reading. In order to make sure authors remain anonymous during the selection process, please make sure there is no identifying information on the document title, submission title, or the work itself.
• A cover letter with a brief bio should accompany all submissions as a separate document. Please make sure to say how you are connected with Umatilla County.
• Written submissions should be in 12-point, Times New Roman font or similar.
• Fiction and nonfiction submissions should be no longer than 5,000 words. Any submission that is part of a larger body of work should be self-contained.
• Poetry submissions may be up to 60 lines, any form. Please submit no more than five poems at one time.
• Fiction, poetry, and nonfiction submissions should be submitted in a .doc, .docx, or .pdf format.
• Image files should be saved in .TIF or .JPG (max) format and CMYK color mode. Images should be at least 6 inches and 1800 pixels wide, and no more than 2700 pixels wide. 300 min. dpi, 450 max dpi. Please include title, actual size, and medium. 
• No previously published works are accepted.
• Only original works will be considered for publication. 
• No AI submissions will be accepted. By submitting their work, authors assert that their work was not made with the use of generative AI. 
• Individual copyright privileges revert to the author upon publication.
• There is no charge for readings or submissions.
• Payment is two copies of the Quill of the Umatilla.
• We accept only digital submissions, and all submissions should be submitted through the webform. 
• Those chosen will have the opportunity to present during two events.

Thank you for your interest!