Submission Guidelines
Chrysalis is an annual literary and arts journal published by El Paso Community College that features work by EPCC’s students, faculty, and staff, as well as writers and artists of all ages from the community at large.
Reading Period Ends on October 15
LITERARY WORK
Fiction: Submit up to 2 stories/novel excerpts (no more than 2,000 words each)
Nonfiction: Submit up to 2 pieces (no more than 2,000 words each)
Poetry: Submit up to 5 poems. All styles, themes, and forms are accepted
Play or Screenplay: Submit 1-2 scenes
Graphic Comic/Novel Shorts: Submissions should be no longer than 2-4 page layouts.
Graphic Comic/Novel Shorts: Submissions should be no longer than 2-4 page layouts.
Submissions for fiction, non-fiction, poetry, plays, and screenplays are accepted in English and/or Spanish. All documents should be submitted as Microsoft Word documents (.doc). Include the work’s title and your name as part of the file name.
ARTWORK
Photography and Artwork: Photos, drawings, paintings, graphic art, and photos of sculptures and installations are accepted.
The image resolution for all visual art should be 1024 x 768 pixels minimum. Save artwork & photos as JPEG format. Include the works' title and your name as part of the file name.
The image resolution for all visual art should be 1024 x 768 pixels minimum. Save artwork & photos as JPEG format. Include the works' title and your name as part of the file name.
REQUIREMENTS/CONSIDERATIONS
- In order for your submission to be considered, you must fill out the Information Form
- Chrysalis only accepts electronic submissions. Email submissions to chrysalis@epcc.edu
- You may submit to more than one category. Attach only one submission per email
- You will be notified if your work has been selected for publication by the end of January
PUBLICATION DATE:
Chrysalis is published annually in the Spring. However, due to new regulations to prevent the spread of COVID-19, dates for our release events, as well as special presentations and readings are subject to change.
El Paso Community College, Valle Verde Campus, Room C433
919 Hunter Dr., El Paso, TX 79915
The EPCC District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
919 Hunter Dr., El Paso, TX 79915
The EPCC District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
