“Untelling” is a regional colloquialism used when storytelling or speculating, such as “It’s untelling what will happen.” It is a point of not knowing. We want to publish work that takes us to that point of not knowing, and then connects us, teaches us, and makes us see and understand the world in new ways.
While our priority will be to writers and subjects connected to Appalachia, we are not limited to those. Above all, we are looking to publish writing and art that engages us through originality, depth, and craft.
Submission Specifics:
- Up to 5 poems (Word or PDF document)
- Up to 10 pages prose (Word or PDF document)
- Up to 8 photos / art files (300 dpi in JPEG or PNG format)
Submit pieces for consideration and cover letter with name, contact info, brief bio, and list of submission title(s) using the submission portal linked below.
Submissions are open February 1 – April 1 for the summer issue and August 1 – October 1 for the winter issue.
Contributors will receive one free copy of the issue and a reduced rate to order additional copies.
Submission deadline: April 1, 2024
Hindman Settlement School acquires First North American Serial Rights and Non-exclusive Archival Rights. Upon publication, all other rights revert to the author. Please credit Untelling: The Literary and Arts Magazine of Hindman Settlement School as first publisher if you reprint elsewhere. Hindman Settlement School reserve the right to remove pieces from any digital archives.
