New Tricks is open for submissions during the month of February. New Tricks accepts original works of prose, poetry, art, and media from DSU students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
All submissions must be submitted as attachments to newtricks@dsu.edu. Please read the submission guidelines for each category carefully.
Include in the subject line: “Submission: [category of submissions].” For example, if submitting two poems and an artwork, the subject of the email should read: “Submission: Poem, Art.” In your email, include a brief (1-2 sentence) bio, and identify the genre and title of each submission you’re attaching.
We do not accept hardcopy submissions. Simultaneous submissions are welcome if you notify us promptly if your work is placed elsewhere. We do not accept previously published material.
Attach up to 2 works of 2,000 words or less as a static PDF, .doc, or .docx file. We encourage your best short stories, flash fiction, creative nonfiction, hybrid works, and screenplays. Each submission must be a separate document. Formatting: Include word count at top of manuscript, double-space, use Times New Roman 12 pt. font, and do not include your name or identifying information in the document. Works may be selected for a print issue or online issue.
Attach a single PDF, .doc, or .docx file with 1-4 of your best poems. Formatting: Start each poem on a new page in the document, do not include your name or identifying information in the document, and use a legible font. Works may be selected for a print issue or online issue.
Attach up to 3 artworks in a .zip folder. We encourage your best digital art, photography, comics, and game art. Formatting: submit a high-quality color version and greyscale version of each work and zip/compress into a single file. Works may be selected for a print issue or online issue.
Attach 1 video or audio work of no more than 5 minutes. Formatting: Please keep files small and submit as .mp4 or .mp3.