Literary Journal Handout

Danielle Sweeney
Literary Journal Project
November 19th 2007
Creative Nonfiction

1. Analysis of the editorial description of essays accepted: http://www.slowtrains.com/slowtrainssub.html Looks for essays of fiction and nonfiction and poetry which “reflect the spirit of adventure, the exploration of the soul, the energies of imagination, and the experience of Big Fun.” Includes articles about things people are passionate about.

2. Description of several representative essays published in your venue:
Bob Dylan: An Appreciation of How He Is Now- an essay about the works of Bob Dylan
What Music Can Mean- an essay about the appreciation of classical music
Contemplating Kerouac: A Pilgrimage to Lowell- an essay about one mans journey to visit the birthplace of beat writer Jack Kerouac

subject matter: (perspective/politics/material) Varied, though their favorite topics to read about include music, travel, baseball, love, spirituality, childhood, coming of age, loss, sex, and humor. They do not accept genre writing such as sci-fi, horror, erotica, or romance. voice: wants to have submissions of essays that have subjects which showcase the passions of the writer.
depth of discussion: Focuses on the transforming power of things like music and art to the soul.

form: (modes of writing/experimental)- essays, poems, and fiction
artistry: moderate to high.
length: Fiction and essays must be less than 5000 words, poetry less than 200 lines.

3. Niche
Audience: people who are interested in art, music, and culture.
Purpose: To publish an aesthetically pleasing piece that reads on multiple layers.

4. Other-
Responds within two months
Only accepts via email
Must include a short bio of self with submission
All submissions should be emailed to editor@slowtrains.com