Submissions

Author Guidelines

Call for Submissions: Scholarly & Creative Works

Immersed is now accepting submissions from undergraduate and graduate students at CBU and beyond. We welcome scholarly and creative works that explore arts and letters while reflecting on the intersection of faith and academic inquiry.

Who Can Submit?

• Undergraduate and graduate students from any university.
• We accept scholarly research, creative writing, digital projects, and visual art that engage with faith and intellectual exploration.

Submission Guidelines

Scholarly Submissions

• Undergraduate: 1,000–3,000 words
• Graduate: 1,500–4,000 words
• Must follow APA, MLA, or Chicago citation style.

Creative Submissions

We are looking for original, unpublished work. Simultaneous submissions are allowed, but notify us immediately if your piece is accepted elsewhere.

• Poetry: Up to 5 poems (any style)
• Creative Prose (Fiction & Nonfiction): Up to 1,000 words total (e.g., one 1,000-word piece or multiple shorter works)
• Digital Creative Writing: Submit as a shareable link (Google Drive, Google Sites, etc.), utilizing digital elements (maps, images, interactive features)
• Visual Art: Submit as JPEG or PNG (photography, drawings, paintings, digital art, etc.). Up to 5 pieces

Formatting & Submission Requirements

• Remove identifying information from your file before submitting.
• Word documents preferred (PDF accepted if special formatting is needed).
• Any AI use must be disclosed—AI should not replace human creativity, except where it is intentionally explored in digital projects.
• Authors retain copyright but grant Immersed the right to publish accepted works.

How to Submit

Submit your work at the link provided below no later than April 1.

Questions: Contact Dr. Sandra Romo, Editor at [email protected]