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Join Us for The Fall Line Review Release Party!

9/27/2024

Please join us at the release party for the 2024 edition of The Fall Line Review, MGA's literary arts magazine. The party will be at 12:30 pm, Wednesday, October 2 in the Arts Theatre/School of Arts and Letters lobby. We will pass out issues of the magazine, and contributors will read their work.

Please consider bringing your classes and advertising the event to your students and others. The launch party is open to the public.

Also, congratulations to Content Editor Teagen McSweeney on a wonderful edition. Thanks also to Cathy Rice for help with the layout and to staff readers Andrea Marlowe, Raymond Qualls, Jessica Steverson, and Beth Sturges.

Finally, congratulations to the following students, whose work is featured in the magazine:

Brandon Highbaugh
Christian Weaver
Andrea Marlowe
Brianna Beattie
Meredith Pyles
Raymond Qualls
Jazmin Silva
Kaelee Hutcheson
Zada Neal
Ryleigh Acree
Beth Sturges
A’Daysia Bivins
Khori Johnson
Jessica Meek
My’kah Moncrief
Carolyn Baker
Ian Dunne
Cristin Gibson
Jessica Steverson
Dana Casper
Sabina Alexander

The Fall Line Review accepts year-round student submissions of fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, artwork, and photography and publishes once a year. The magazine is currently accepting submissions for the Spring 2025 edition. The deadline to submit to this edition is Thursday, December 12. Works submitted after this date will be considered for the next edition.

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The Fall Line Review Seeks Editors and Staff for the 2024-2025 Year and the 2025 Edition

7/22/2024

The Fall Line Review seeks Reading Staff and two Editorial Staff: a Content/Managing Editor, and a Layout/Assistant/Art Editor for the 2024-2025 academic year. The duties of each editor include: soliciting submissions; publicizing the submission deadline; working with reading staff to review, select, and edit submissions per university guidelines; announcing the arrival of the magazine; working on the look/layout of the magazine, working with the printers; organizing events to publicize the magazine and showcase work from the magazine; and helping to distribute the magazines across our campuses.

The Content/Managing Editor should have strong English and grammar skills, strong creative writing ability in fiction. poetry, and/or creative nonfiction, a dedication to literature, a willingness to work with faculty advisors, a commitment to deadlines, leadership skills, and (preferably) an A in a college level creative writing class. Candidates whose work has been in the magazine are given an advantage, college-level creative writing classes and prior experience working with a student publication at the high school or college level (including FLR itself) are a plus.
- This editor is responsible for
  - soliciting creative writing submissions
  - making the final decisions on what submissions go in the magazine
  - communicating with and leading the Reading Staff
  - maintaining an organizational system for submissions
  - working with the Layout Editor
  - helping select the cover design (in agreement with the Layout Editor)
  - reviewing and correcting proofs
  - distributing publicity for the magazine
  - sending out acceptance and rejection emails
  - taking a leading role in the production meeting, the release party, and any FLR sponsored events
  - advertising on social media
  - distributing the magazines
  - adhering to deadlines
- Those applying for Content Editor should submit a cover letter including name, contact info, and student ID number indicating the editorship that the student is applying for (you may apply for both) and briefly outlining the student’s best qualifications. The student should also include a creative writing sample of three to fifteen pages. Any graphic artwork, photographs, or other art pieces are a plus.
- The Content Editor has the option of taking the English Student Editor Internship Course in the spring for three credit hours. It is conducted online and through correspondence or informal meetings with the faculty advisor, and the bulk of the internship involves work that the editor will be doing for the magazine anyway, so it is a great way to round out a student's schedule if they need an extra upper level English class.
- If a student has applied for the Content Editor position but doesn’t get it, he or she may be asked to join the Reading Staff.
The Layout/Art Editor should have some background in graphic design and an interest in working with Adobe InDesign or llustrator (experience with these programs is preferred but not required as long as the student is willing to self-educate).
- This editor is responsible for
  - soliciting art and photographic submissions
  - helping to choose (along with the Content Editor) the visual contributions that go inside the magazine
  - laying out the magazine
  - helping create or helping select the cover design (in agreement with the Content Editor)
  - reviewing and correcting proofs
  - producing and publishing all publicity for the magazine
  - working with the printers on prices and deadlines
  - picking up proofs from the printers
  - picking up the published magazines from the printers or arranging delivery
  - maintaining The Fall Line Review web site
  - distributing the magazines
  - adhering to all deadlines.
- Those applying for the Layout Editor position should submit a cover letter including name, contact info, and student ID number; indicating the editorship that the student is applying for (you may apply for both); and briefly outlining the student’s best qualifications. The applicant should also submit a portfolio of graphic work.
- The Layout Editor has the option of taking the English Student Editor Internship Course in the spring for three credit hours. It is conducted online and through correspondence or informal meetings with the faculty advisor, and the bulk of the internship involves work that the editor will be doing for the magazine anyway, so it is a great way to round out a student's schedule if they need an extra upper level English class.
- Applicants to this position with creative writing backgrounds who do not get the position may be asked to join the Reading Staff.
Reading Staff. To apply for the reading staff, send an email to the advisor at [email protected] expressing your interest and include name, contact info, and student ID number and any relevant (literature/creative writing) background information: major, clubs, interests, publications, etc., as well as at least three pages of a creative writing sample. Preference will be given to students who have received an A in a creative writing class, though this is not a requirement. Work on the Reading Staff is a great first step to learning about the magazine and to obtaining an editor's position in subsequent years.
If necessary, additional staff such as a fiction or poetry editor may be chosen from the reading staff.

Requirements for all staff include a 2.5 GPA and enrollment in at least 3 credit hours for fall and spring semesters. Students who plan to graduate in the fall may not be considered. These are all unpaid positions, but they give loads of experience, and they look great on a resume!

For more information, contact advisor Dr. Kelly Whiddon ([email protected]). Please send applications to [email protected] by Friday, August 23, 2024

The Fall Line Review Seeks Content Editor, Layout Editor, and Reading Staff for the 2023-2024 school year.

4/12/2023

The Fall Line Review seeks Reading Staff and two Editorial Staff: a Content/Managing Editor, and a Layout/Assistant/Art Editor for the 2023-2024 academic year. The duties of each editor include: soliciting submissions; publicizing the submission deadline; working with reading staff to review, select, and edit submissions per university guidelines; announcing the arrival of the magazine; working on the look/layout of the magazine, working with the printers; organizing events to publicize the magazine and showcase work from the magazine; and helping to distribute the magazines across our campuses.

The Content/Managing Editor should have strong English and grammar skills, strong creative writing ability in fiction. poetry, and/or creative nonfiction, a dedication to literature, a willingness to work with faculty advisors, a commitment to deadlines, leadership skills, and (preferably) an A in a college level creative writing class. Candidates whose work has been in the magazine are given an advantage, college-level creative writing classes and prior experience working with a student publication at the high school or college level (including FLR itself) are a plus.
- This editor is responsible for
  - soliciting creative writing submissions
  - making the final decisions on what submissions go in the magazine
  - communicating with and leading the Reading Staff
  - maintaining an organizational system for submissions
  - working with the Layout Editor
  - helping select the cover design (in agreement with the Layout Editor)
  - reviewing and correcting proofs
  - distributing publicity for the magazine
  - sending out acceptance and rejection emails
  - taking a leading role in the production meeting, the release party, and any FLR sponsored events
  - advertising on social media
  - distributing the magazines
  - adhering to deadlines
- Those applying for Content Editor should submit a cover letter including name, contact info, and student ID number indicating the editorship that the student is applying for (you may apply for both) and briefly outlining the student’s best qualifications. The student should also include a creative writing sample of three to fifteen pages. Any graphic artwork, photographs, or other art pieces are a plus.
- The Content Editor has the option of taking the English Student Editor Internship Course in the spring for three credit hours. It is conducted online and through correspondence or informal meetings with the faculty advisor, and the bulk of the internship involves work that the editor will be doing for the magazine anyway, so it is a great way to round out a student's schedule if they need an extra upper level English class.
- If a student has applied for the Content Editor position but doesn’t get it, he or she may be asked to join the Reading Staff.
The Layout/Art Editor should have some background in graphic design and an interest in working with Adobe InDesign or llustrator (experience with these programs is preferred but not required as long as the student is willing to self-educate).
- This editor is responsible for
  - soliciting art and photographic submissions
  - helping to choose (along with the Content Editor) the visual contributions that go inside the magazine
  - laying out the magazine
  - helping create or helping select the cover design (in agreement with the Content Editor)
  - reviewing and correcting proofs
  - producing and publishing all publicity for the magazine
  - working with the printers on prices and deadlines
  - picking up proofs from the printers
  - picking up the published magazines from the printers or arranging delivery
  - maintaining The Fall Line Review web site
  - distributing the magazines
  - adhering to all deadlines.
- Those applying for the Layout Editor position should submit a cover letter including name, contact info, and student ID number; indicating the editorship that the student is applying for (you may apply for both); and briefly outlining the student’s best qualifications. The applicant should also submit a portfolio of graphic work.
- The Layout Editor has the option of taking the English Student Editor Internship Course in the spring for three credit hours. It is conducted online and through correspondence or informal meetings with the faculty advisor, and the bulk of the internship involves work that the editor will be doing for the magazine anyway, so it is a great way to round out a student's schedule if they need an extra upper level English class.
- Applicants to this position with creative writing backgrounds who do not get the position may be asked to join the Reading Staff.
Reading Staff. To apply for the reading staff, send an email to the advisor at [email protected] expressing your interest and include name, contact info, and student ID number and any relevant (literature/creative writing) background information: major, clubs, interests, publications, etc., as well as at least three pages of a creative writing sample. Preference will be given to students who have received an A in a creative writing class, though this is not a requirement. Work on the Reading Staff is a great first step to learning about the magazine and to obtaining an editor's position in subsequent years.
If necessary, additional staff such as a fiction or poetry editor may be chosen from the reading staff.

Requirements for all staff include a 2.5 GPA and enrollment in at least 3 credit hours for fall and spring semesters. Students who plan to graduate in the fall may not be considered. These are all unpaid positions, but they give loads of experience, and they look great on a resume!

For more information, contact advisor Dr. Kelly Whiddon ([email protected]u). Please send applications to [email protected] by Monday, May 15, 2023 by 5 p.m.

The Fall Line Review 2023 Release Party!!!

4/11/2023

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The Fall Line Review Release Party!!! Oct. 4 at 1 pm in SOAL Lobby!!!

9/26/2022

January 11th, 2022

1/11/2022

Good News!!! There is still a chance to get your submissions in for the 2022 edition coming out in April. The deadline has been extended to Friday, January 28!!! Just click the "Submit" button above to go to that page and use our online submissions manager.

The Fall Line Review Launch Party!!!

9/24/2021

This year's The Fall Line Review is out, and we need to celebrate! The Fall Line Review Release Party will be in the amphitheater outside the Student Life Center on Thursday, Sept. 30 at 3 pm. There will be free copies of the magazine and wonderful readings by the contributors, followed by an open mic for anyone who wants to entertain us with their talents. Come and bring your friends and family. This event is open to the public.

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Submission Deadline Extended!!!

1/22/2021

FLR & ESO are hosting a Poetry Workshop 10/26/20 at 6 PM on Teams

10/19/2020

Each writer will have 10 minutes in which to read their work and receive feedback.

You can bring any short piece or respond to the prompt.

Color Poem Prompt:

Write a poem in which the name of a color is repeated frequently throughout the piece.

To start, make a list of all the images you can think of that relate to or contain the color of your choice. Then, pick the images that work best together and build a poem from there! The best images are those that are both specific and a bit surprising. We can't wait to hear your work!

Copy this link to join on Teams:

https://bit.ly/34jEwXm

The Fall Line Review Release Party and Other Arts Festival Events!

4/22/2019

Just a reminder that, as part of the Arts Festival, The Fall Line Review Release Party will be held today, Monday, April 22, in the Arts Complex Lobby at 4 pm. Food will be served, and students will read their contributions to the magazine. It will be followed by an Open Mic. Night in the Arts Complex Theatre from 5 to 7 and possibly beyond. Flyer attached.

In keeping with this year's arts festival theme, "The Color of Fear," a reading and Q and A with horror author Andy Davidson (author of In the Valley of the Sun), will occur on Wednesday, April 24, from 4 to 5 in the Arts Complex Theatre, followed by a panel discussion on monster literature with Davidson, as well as MGA professors and editors of the book Monsters of Film, Fiction, and Fable, Crystal O'Leary Davidson and Mary Ann Gareis. Food will be served, and In the Valley of the Sun will be available for purchase. Flyers are attached.

This week will also include two horror film showings on Tuesday and Thursday at 3:30 in COAS 104. Pizza, soft drinks, and chips will be served. Also, stay tuned for info. on next week's Raku workshop. For more information on these, contact Lee Simmons at [email protected]