Gannon Student Journal Projects
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Please look through the following calls for submissions by students in the Gannon University ENGL 390: Editing and Publishing Course. You may submit through the Submittable form below or to the editor directly, if they have indicated this.
These publications will be indicated in the call as to whether they are in print or online. If they online, you will have the option to remove the piece from publication after the course ends so you may submit it elsewhere.
If you are Gannon-affiliated, your submission to one of these journals may also be submitted to Totem.
The deadline on all submissions is November 7th.
Therefore, I Am
A journal focusing on religion, philosophy, and the human condition.
This journal will focus on the following themes:
• God
• Theology
• Philosophy
• Nature
• The human condition
This journal accepts poems, prose, and personal essays. Work that broadly fits the themes will be considered. Theology concerning any religion will be considered.
Accepted work will be published in print.
Submission Guidelines
Work should be submitted:
• through Submittable
• in PDF or docx. format
• double spaced
• written in a legible font (Times New Roman 12 point is always acceptable)
Prose and personal essays should be a minimum of two pages and a maximum of six pages. Poetry should be a maximum of six pages.
Submissions are open until November 7, 2025.
Author Biography:
Along with your work, please submit a biography written in third person, maximum 150 words. It can
include but is not limited to:
• Hometown
• College major or career
• Future goals
• Where work has previously been published
Contact Information: Jordan Baird at baird050@gannon.edu
FANTASTICA-
Fantasy stories
Submission Guidelines:
Times New Roman 12 font
no more than 5000 words
with title, author name and/or biography, and contact email on first page
All pieces will be published in print form
email stories to --- bruno027@gannon.edu or submit below
Deadline is November 7th
IDENTICA
Submissions Now Open Until November 7th!
IDENTICA seeks to bring together contemporary short literature that focuses on human identity. As such, submissions are welcome from writers of all ages and backgrounds, so long as the work has broad relation to the theme of identity.
Accepted forms of work include poetry, short stories, and personal essays.
IDENTICA also welcomes original art submissions to be considered for cover art.
All pieces will be published in print.
Submission Guidelines
• A maximum of 10 poems may be submitted.
• Each prose piece (short story or personal essay) should be no more than 10 pages in length. There is no minimum length or word count.
• Multiple pieces in one category may be submitted in one file, provided that each piece is distinguishable from the other(s).
• Poetry and prose submissions must be in separate files.
• Prose is to be typed in a standard font (Helvetica, Times New Roman, etc., though Helvetica is most preferred) and double-spaced with the title(s) in boldface.
• Poetry should use single spacing and otherwise loosely follow the above prose guidelines.
• Written work must be submitted in .docx or .pdf files.
• Artwork must be submitted in .pdf or .jpeg files.
Submission Instructions
1. Review submission guidelines and ensure that all submissions are correctly formatted and in an accepted file type.
2. Email submissions to bryson005@gannon.edu with “IDENTICA” included in the subject line. Include an author bio of no more than 150 words, written in third-person perspective.
"IDENTICA, the new literary voice of humanity”
HOMERS
Join the first release of HOMERS, publishing personal essays composed by first-year college students. This issue follows the theme of life viewed through the eyes of first-years. From childhood memoirs to creative reflections on college life, this issue will explore the world through the voices of first-year college students.
All pieces will be published in print.
Formatting Guidelines:
All submissions should be in Times New Roman or similar legible typeface and less than 5000 words. File should be .doc, .docx or .pdf types.
Deadline: November 7, 2025, at 11:59 P.M.
Where to submit: caulfiel011@gannon.edu, or on this Submittable page
The Future of Accounting in the Digital Era
Theme: How technology, ethics, and global challenges are reshaping how accounting is practiced
All pieces will be published online.
Topics: How technology is:
Changing accounting
Ethics, fraud prevention and transparency
Accounting challenges for small and medium business
Global standards and international taxation
Future skills accountants need in digital economy
Submission details:
Format – APA/Chicago citation style
Length (30 pages)
Send your work to – christia020@gannon.edu or submit below
Filming the Feminine
Filming the Feminine is a scholarly film journal focused on feminist film theory and critically engaging with feminist ideas as they appear in the realm of film. We invite authors to submit feminist film analysis or film reviews done within a feminist lens. These can cover any film, as long as it is utilizing feminist ideas and theories. Topics may include but are not limited to:
- The male/female gaze
- Othering
- Intersectionality
- Feminine spectatorship
- Women cinema as counter cinema
- Representation in film
All pieces will be published in print.
The articles should ascribe to the following format:
- 12pt, double-spaced Times New Roman
- 10pt, single-spaced for footnotes
- 500-1500 words for review; 1500-4000 words for analysis
- Chicago 17th edition style and bibliography (if necessary; see Chicago 17th Edition Style Manual)
Additionally, please provide a personal bio of ~150 words, written in the third person.
Submissions are open from October 1st, 2025, to November 7th, 2025. They can be submitted as a .docx, .doc, or .pdf file to the Submittable link below or, if you prefer, emailed to cohen023@gannon.edu.
Our Collective History
Our Collective History is a new literary journal focused on the importance of human stories in history. It is currently in search of pieces that center on our own histories, be they personal, familial, or in a broader historical context.
We are looking for poetry, prose, creative nonfiction, and, specifically, memoir. Prose, creative nonfiction, and memoir submissions should be double spaced and typed in a standard 12-point font. These pieces should be no more than 5,000 words. All submissions should be submitted in either doc, docx, or PDF format.
All pieces will be published in print.
If you would prefer to email your submission, please direct it to Emily Cummings (cummings021@gannon.edu)
The deadline for all submissions is Friday, November 7.
Ife Scientific Journal
Call for Submissions, Theme is as follows:
Scientific Creative Work any expository and/or descriptive essay (quantitative or qualitive) discussing any scientific topic or relating a scientific top to real world phenomena or situations.
*Submissions do not necessarily have to be new research.
Scientific Topics i.e.:
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Earth Sciences
- Etc
All pieces will be published online.
Submissions Guidelines
- File Type: docx/PDF
- Format: Times New Roman pt12 Double Spaced
- Submit to Submittable
- Email submission questions to deal002@gannon.edu
- Deadline: November 7th
MIS Quarterly Student Edition
The MIS Quarterly Student Edition is now accepting submissions for my upcoming issue! I welcome contributions from students, researchers, and professionals who want to share their ideas in the field of Management Information Systems (MIS).
Content Expectations
• Technology in business and organizations
• Big data, analytics, and AI applications
• Cybersecurity and data privacy
• Information systems management and strategy
• Human interaction with technology
• Emerging digital tools and innovations
I encourage research articles, case studies, reviews, and short essays that connect MIS theory to real-world practice.
Formatting Guidelines
• Length: 1,500–5,000 words
• Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt
• Spacing: Double-spaced
• File Type: Word document or PDF
• Title Page: Include your name, email address, institution/organization, and word
count
• References: Follow APA 7th edition style
• Submission Deadline: November 7, 2025
This Is Me
This Is Me is a literary journal that focuses on publishing works of creative nonfiction. We invite writers from all backgrounds to submit prose pieces that showcase who they are and what they want readers to know about them. Topics can include but are not limited to:
• Identity
• Upbringing
• Memories
• Home
Note: Poetry submissions will NOT be accepted or considered for publication
All pieces will be published in print.
Formatting Guidelines:
- 12 pt. font, Times New Roman
- Double-spaced with page numbers
- 5,000-word loose maximum, up to 5,500 words is okay
Please also include a short personal bio of no more than 150 words, written in the third person.
Submissions will be accepted from now until November 7th, 2025. They can be submitted as a .docx or pdf file on Submittable, or emailed to messenge005@gannon.edu
Kallipolis
Looking for works to be included in an academic journal promoting philosophical discussions.
• Encouraged themes, philosophy in pop-culture, ethics, environmental settings, or everyday applications, other themes are acceptable
• MLA format is preferred
• Times New Roman, 12 pt, double spaced, bolded headings
• 5,000 word maximum
• .docx or .pdf
Open to students and faculty of Gannon University
Submit through email to John Santone, santone004@gannon.edu