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Glassworks Magazine

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About the magazine

Glassworks Magazine is the literary and arts journal of Rowan University, founded in 2001 as an extension of the university's creative writing program. From its inception, the magazine has sought to provide a platform for emerging and established voices, with a particular emphasis on the interplay between text and image. Its core mission is to publish work that is both accessible and innovative, bridging traditional literary forms with experimental approaches. The magazine is housed within the Department of Writing Arts, and its editorial team comprises graduate and undergraduate students under faculty guidance, fostering a hands-on learning environment for future editors while serving a broader literary community.

Editorial focus

Glassworks is a publication of Rowan University’s Master of Arts in Writing program. In addition to providing opportunities for graduate students to participate as literary citizens, Glassworks publishes literary work from both emerging and established writers from across North America and around the world. The editors value writing that is well-crafted with a range of forms, subjects, and aesthetics, and we seek nuanced complexity in work with insight, depth, honesty, and emotion.

PoetryFictionCreative Nonfiction

Submitting your work

Reading periodSep 15 to Dec 15

Reading feeNo

PaymentContributor copies only

Response time3 to 6 months

Simultaneous submissionsYes

Unsolicited submissionsYes

Writers and artists should review past issues to understand the magazine's aesthetic, which favors work that is evocative and well-crafted, often with a visual or interdisciplinary bent. Submissions are typically open year-round, but response times can vary during the academic semester. Simultaneous submissions are accepted, but notify immediately if work is placed elsewhere. Include a brief cover letter with publication history, if any, and adhere strictly to genre guidelines: up to five poems, one prose piece under 5,000 words, or up to five images. Proofread carefully; the editors appreciate clean, error-free manuscripts. Payment is in contributor copies, so this is best suited for those seeking exposure rather than monetary compensation.

Please read past issue for a sense of aesthetic and follow submission guidelines carefully. We especially seek to promote work by new authors and those from marginalized communities.

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ClosedDeadline · 2026-09-15