Headwaters
There are presently no open calls for submissions.
Headwaters welcomes submissions of previously unpublished poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and artwork or photography from UNC Asheville students, staff, and faculty.
When to Submit
Our open submission period is December 1 - January 19.
What to Submit
Poetry: 3-5 single-spaced poems included in a single file; the entire submission should not exceed 10 pages total.
Fiction: up to 3 short stories, flash fiction pieces, novel excerpts (as long as it can stand alone), or even graphic short stories in a single file.
Creative Nonfiction: up to 3 personal or lyric essays, memoirs, pieces of literary journalism, or other hybrid forms in a single file.
Art and Photography: up to 5 pieces of high resolution photography and/or artwork, both in color and in b/w.
Submission Guidelines
Submitted work should be previously unpublished.
Use a conventional font (e.g.,Times New Roman or Calibri, size 12).
Please make sure any identifying author information is removed.
Make sure the formatting of your piece is as you would like it on the page.
Include a short third-person biography in the cover letter section of your submission.