Submission Guidelines

Rolling Submissions - There are no deadlines! If you have a story you want to share, we want to hear it!

Here at IX Anthology, we believe that there is nothing more informative than personal experience. While we understand the importance of data and understanding policy, we know that nothing compares to hearing first-hand stories, from those at the front lines. 

So, if you’ve been directly involved in a Title IX case or saw the impact it had on a close friend or family member, we want to hear about your experience. Whether you’re an RA who knows your school’s policies and reporting process like the back of your hand or are someone who knew next to nothing about Title IX before you found yourself caught in the middle of it, we would be honored if you shared your story with us. 

When it comes to your submission, we want it to focus on your experience with the Title IX process, good or bad. How much or little of the violation you include in your piece is up to you, but our goal is to give both students and administration a better idea of what the Title IX process looks like to those most affected by it - you. 

Think about questions like: Why did you report the incident and how did the school handle it? Did you follow through with a full investigation? What sort of disciplinary actions were taken against the perpetrator? What sort of push-back did you face as the reporter? 

Most of all, we want you to include some insight into what you think would make the process better and what advice you would give to someone who’s going through it now. We wish to create a space that is both informative and supportive. A place people can go to to not only understand the effects of Title IX better, but to find comfort in knowing they aren’t alone. 

As a creative nonfiction anthology, we accept: essays, short memoirs, nonfiction flash pieces, poetry, and even experimental forms (as long as it's readable).

Our focus is on Champlain College specifically, but we're open to outside submissions as well.

Simultaneous submissions are allowed, but it’s your responsibility to let us know if your piece is accepted elsewhere. 

Due to legal reasons, we will not be including any names in the anthology. When submitting to us, you may include your name and any other information you wish, but be aware it will not be seen in the piece. You may also submit anonymously (for details, see instructions below).

Submission Instructions:

• Work must be in .docx or .pdf format.

• Submissions must be in 12pt Times New Roman font.

• Only one submission per person allowed (see specifications based on form below)

• Prose submissions -

  • Can be anywhere from 200-1,000 words.

  • Must be double spaced. 

  • If writing flash, you may submit as many flash pieces as you'd like, as long as their total word count does not exceed the 1,000 word limit. Include them all within the same document.

• Poetry/Experimental -

  • Any line spacing allowed, as long as it's readable.

  • You may submit as many poems/short forms as you like, as long as their total word count doesn’t exceed 1,000 or your total page count does not exceed 4 pages. Submit all poems in the same document.

• Due to our focus, by law submissions may not include any personal information concerning any party member. This includes names, dorm specifications, or any other information that could be used to discern identity.

• To submit, email us at theixanthology@gmail.com. As stated previously, you may include as little or as much personal information in this email as you’d like. If submitting anonymously, feel free to create a fake gmail account and just send us the file (but please keep said email active so we may contact you about your submission). 

• When submitting, title your file simply with the title of the piece.

By submitting your work, you agree to give IX Anthology First North American Serial Rights (FNASR) (if previously unpublished), archival rights, and the right to reproduce work for promotional purposes upon acceptance.