Frequently Asked Questions
How do I submit to Sink Hollow?
Submissions are accepted through Submittable. We do not accept e-mail submissions.
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I am not an undergraduate student; can I still submit to Sink Hollow?
Unfortunately, we currently only accept submissions from undergraduate students.
Does Sink Hollow accept international submissions?
Yes. Sink Hollow accepts work from all undergraduate students. However, we primarily publish in English. Thematic elements that include words or phrases from other languages or dialects are considered on a case-by-case basis.
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When is Sink Hollow's submission/reading period?
We have two submission periods a year during spring and fall semesters. Watch our social media, Submittable, and Home page for announcements on when those periods open and close.
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Does Sink Hollow accept simultaneous submissions?
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Yes. However, if your work is accepted elsewhere, we ask that you notify us immediately at sinkhollow@gmail.com and withdraw your submission through your Submittable account.
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How often does Sink Hollow release issues?
Three issues are released per year. One is published in the Fall, and two are published in the Spring, which features USU's Undergraduate Creative Writing and Art contest.
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How do I withdraw my submission?
You can withdraw submissions through your Submittable account.
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Does Sink Hollow pay the authors it publishes?
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Regrettably, we cannot offer compensation to accepted submissions.
What are my rights should my work be accepted for publication in Sink Hollow?
Sink Hollow asks for First North American Serial Rights, and Internet Rights of all work accepted for publication. Prior to publication, authors and artists will be asked to grant these rights to Sink Hollow. A more detailed explanation of these rights are as follows:
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First North American Serial Rights (FNASR)
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The right to be the first publisher of your work one time in North America. Selling first North American serial rights allows you to sell first serial rights to the same work in places other than North America.
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Internet Rights
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The right to publish your work on the Internet or via e-mail (as in an e-mail newsletter). Unlike electronic rights, Internet rights do not grant a publisher the right to reproduce your work on CD-ROM or another physical electronic device.
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