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DIRECTION
There are many aids for students available in conjunction with the English Department, including Direction Magazine, The PACE Program, and The Writing Lab.

DIRECTION
   Direction accepts material each semester for publication in the next issue. Work submitted for consideration by the editorial staff must conform to the guidelines below:

1). Poems, fiction, essays and short drama submitted to the magazine must be the original work of registered Pierce students.

2). All material must be typed. No names should appear on any work submitted for consideration; you will receive a submission number which should be placed on each page of your composition(s). [Having a backupcopy of the material on a disk with your name on it is also appreciated.]

3). Contributors must sign a release form with their name, address and phone number, giving the magazine permission to publish their work.

4). All contributors will be notified of the editorial staff's decisions; if you wish to have material returned, it must be accompanied by a self-addressed, stamped envelope.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: APRIL 17
For information, contact Prof. Maria Bates [FO 2801; e-mail: prof_bates@hotmail.com]

 

POEMS:
--Poems may be of any length, on any subject, and in any form or style.

--No more than five (5) poems by any one author may be submitted for consideration.


FICTION:
 --Fiction may be in any style or form, including excerpts of novels. The maximum length of any one piece is 3000 words.

--No more than two (2) works of fiction may be submitted by any one author.

ESSAYS:
--Essays may be either creative or critical (evaluating a creative work or examining an artistic, literary, aesthetic, or intellectual aspect or idea). The maximum length of any one piece is 2500 words.

--No more than three (3) essays may be submitted by any one author.

DRAMA:
–The magazine will consider short dramatic works, such as monologues, one-act plays, or an excerpt of a larger work, including screenplays. The maximum length of any one piece is 10-12 pages.

--No more than three (3) works of drama may be submitted by any one author.

ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY
-Original art and photographs may be submitted for inclusion in a special gallery section (black & white only). Cover material may be in color.

-Include name and phone with all material; leave with English Department secretary.

 

–What is Direction?

~~Direction is a student literary magazine, featuring the poetry, fiction, essays, and short   drama of Pierce students.

–What can I do?

~~You can be a part of Direction by joining the editorial staff or by submitting your own creative writing to the magazine:

* * * Join the editorial staff by enrolling in English 32, M 2:15-4:20, in EB 1201. Select the material to appear in Direction and learn how to produce a literary magazine.

* * * Submit your poems, essays, fiction, and drama to Direction for publication.

* * * Win cash prizes in contests for poetry, fiction,  and essay writing. More information in F.O. 2507.

–How do I get involved?

~~Contact the faculty sponsor for Direction,
Prof. Maria Bates [FO 2801; e-mail: prof_bates@hotmail.com]

 

“Experience is the teacher of life.”

Let’s celebrate writing–Bring your experiences, voices, opinions and ideas to Direction.

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