Inkwell Literary Journal


A literary journal published semiannually in the spring and fall, Inkwell is dedicated to providing a forum for emerging writers and publishing high-quality poems and short stories. Inkwell also features non-fiction, artwork, essays, memoir and interviews on writing by established figures, and yearly competitions in poetry and fiction. Inkwell is produced by the Master of Arts in Writing program at Manhattanville College, and is staffed by faculty and graduate students of the program. Since its inception in 1995, Inkwell has published writers like Honor Moore, Alice Quinn, Eamon Grennan and Margaret Gibson.

Annual Short Fiction and Poetry Contest ($1500)

The 11th Annual Short Fiction Competition 

$1500 Grand Prize & Publication in Inkwell

Competition Judge: Pablo Medina

 GUIDELINES

1.  Previously unpublished stories up to 5,000 words

2. Text must be typed, 12pt. font, double-spaced, one-sided

3. Cover sheet with name, address, phone, e-mail, titles and word counts

4. No name or address anywhere on manuscripts

5. SASE for contest notification only – manuscripts will be recycled

6.  Entry fee: $15 per story; Limit: 3 stories

7. Checks (USD ONLY) made out to Manhattanville – INKWELL

The 10th Annual Poetry Contest

$1000 Grand Prize & Publication in Inkwell 

Competition Judge: Ellen Bryant-Voigt

GUIDELINES

1. Up to 5 unpublished poems, 40 line limit per poem                                               

2. Only typed entries will be considered; 12pt. minimum                                               

3. Cover sheet with name, address, phone, e-mail, titles and line counts                                               

4. No name or address anywhere on manuscript(s)                                               

5. SASE for contest notification only – manuscripts will be recycled                                              

6. $10 for first poem, $5 per each additional poem                                               

7. Checks payable to Manhattanville – INKWELL                                                 

NOTE:  Indicate Poetry or Fiction Competition on envelope.If submitting to both Poetry and Fiction Competitions, please use separate envelopes.  Submissions not adhering to the above guidelines will not be considered. 

Mail to:  INKWELL Manhattanville College2900 Purchase StreetPurchase, NY 10577

Deadline:8/31/2007