Magazine Submission
My Submission Journey to The Quill Submitting a creative work to a literary journal was a challenge. For this assignment, I chose The Quill , Butler Community College’s literary magazine, which showcases poetry and short fiction from the Butler. Its focus on local voices and creativity made it the perfect choice for my poem, “Sound Riot.” The Submission Process Submitting to The Quill involved: Researching Guidelines : Submissions are sent via email as a Word document. While a cover letter wasn’t required, I included one to practice professionalism. Formatting the Poem : I carefully edited my poem for clarity and flow. Writing a Cover Letter : I introduced my work, explained its themes, and expressed enthusiasm for The Quill . Final Submission : I emailed the poem and cover letter to the faculty advisor, ensuring every detail met the guidelines given. My Poem: “The World is Straight Hell” This poem heavily critiques systemic injustice, societal apathy, and superficial acti...