Poets, prose, and photos. Colorado Mesa University’s (CMU) Literary Review is open for submissions.

The Literary Review published their first book in 1972, with the logo being created by Andrew Cruz in 1988. A program managed by only CMU students, they are the second oldest publication on campus.

The staff consists of Editor-in- Chief Janine Hald and Assistant Editor Rhiannon Bergman, along with a multitude of contributing editors: Colin Jackson, Dillion Fleischmann, Julie Holland, Calley Washington and Audrey Edwards.

The Literary Review offers a place to submit student-created work, with the opportunity to be read by other students and community members of the campus. Editing help is provided as well, with a sit-down with the writer able to be arranged, to assure quality of work for publication.

“The Lit. Review gives students the opportunity to be creative and have an idea of what it is to become a published author and gain credibility for their work,” Hald said.

The Literary Review will be accepting work from October to November, with up to two written fiction stories acceptable, and three pieces of poetry.

This semester, The Literary Review is accepting any type of genre, with students able to express themselves in a variety of ways. If a writer’s work is approved but there’s discomfort with the writer’s real name being attached to the work, their work is given a number, giving those writers who are not ready to be known a chance at anonymity.

Artwork is also accepted. One might not be interested in writing, but would rather create an art piece. Students who want their artwork to be published are welcome to submit their work in October as well.

Possible applicants can start by submitting work in October through an email: [email protected]. The Literary Review will then go through all applicants, and those approved will get an email on how to go forward with the process.