Collegiettes! Are you hungry for some excellent poetry and prose written by Emory students? Curious to see where student artists and writers can exhibit their work? Alloy Literary & Arts Editor-in-Chief Chris Ziegler (’12O, ‘14C) has the answers. (Never heard of a literary and arts magazine? He can answer that, too). If you’re looking to get more inolved on campus and you have a passion for writing, photography and art, Alloy is the organization for you!
HerCampus Emory (HCE): What is Alloy?
Chris Ziegler (CZ): Alloy is a student-run literary magazine that publishes student writing, photography and art. The magazine is a fantastic opportunity for Emory students to show off their creative sides to their peers! This semester, meetings are held in Candler Library 122 from 5:30 to 6:30 PM on Mondays. Anonymous submissions are critiqued by meeting attendees through informal discussion before being voted on for acceptance. If accepted, your piece will have your name in the magazine. It is not too late to join!
Check out our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/alloyliterarymagazine/
HCE: What exactly is a literary and arts magazine?
CZ: A literary & arts magazine focuses on the creative imagination of its contributors and readers. Publishing original material such a magazine allows the audience to enjoy the imaginative vision that contributors express. This type of magazine embraces literary styles that may not be suitable for more academic publications.
HCE: Who can submit?
CZ: Any Emory University undergraduate student can submit! E-mail your submission to alloy.submissions@gmail.com with the type of piece and title in the subject bar (Poetry, “_____”) and the piece attached. Do not include your name anywhere in the submission so that it can be reviewed anonymously during meetings. Contributors are allowed up to ten total submissions per school year.
HCE: Is it too late to join the Alloy staff?
CZ: While it is too late to join this year’s editorial board, attendees of weekly meetings can become staff readers if they attend 75% of the weekly meetings. Volunteers are also accepted later in the semester for layout team, which has the responsibility of creatively constructing the magazine’s structure and design during the publishing period. Applications will be accepted during the second semester for next year’s editorial board.
HCE: How did you get involved with Alloy?
CZ: I started attending weekly meetings at the beginning of my junior year at Emory. I loved the informal atmosphere (and the free cookies!) where other students interested in creative work could casually discuss submissions. At the end of my junior year, I became a staff reader and was part of the layout team before being elected as this year’s editor-in-chief. Alloy is a great aspect of the Emory community and I encourage everyone to join!
(L-R) Alloy Staffmember Jason, (friend), Senior Design Editor Kevin, EIC Chris
HCE: How/when can I get my copy?
CZ: Alloy is published once a year, usually in late April. Look for a copy in bins and bookshelves around campus!
Keep an eye out for copies of Alloy at the end of the Spring semester (this editor is the Senior Writing Editor for Alloy – there’s nothing wrong with a little self-promotion!) Don’t forget to submit your work if you’re interested in being showcased.