Calls for Submissions
Submission Guidelines
GUMA' Remetaw seeks to promote the remarkable voices and culture of our islands.
Our submission period begins January 1st through April 31st. Submissions outside of this time period may be considered for subsequent issues, but artists are encouraged to simply resubmit work once a new submission period starts.
We are interested in quality art of The Marianas, including but not limited to: indigenous artists, artists residing in the Marianas, and artists whose work concentrates on Pacific Island themes, like place, voice, language, and culture. Please see the specified genre listings and details below for further information. Though we wish to concentrate on these aspects unique to our archipelago, we welcome all submissions.
Simultaneous submissions are acceptable; we ask that you notify us as soon your work is accepted elsewhere at PROAPublications@marianas.edu. Previously published work may also be considered on a case-by-case basis with prior notification through the submission form below. Allow at least 3 months for a decision on submissions, unless otherwise specified, and kindly wait for a decision before considering us to review future work.
Issue 1: Mesngun
Mesngun in Chamorro means "resilient, tolerant, persevering." We and our islands have been through so much in the past decade: super typhoons, ever changing landscape from the climate crisis to economic insecurity—even a pandemic: this new "normal." In spite of all of these tempestuous events, we still stand resilient; hence our inaugural issue's theme.
Don't feel this serves as a means to limit submissions. Even if you think your work isn't related to this particular theme directly, we suggest you submit anyway; we may find a way to tie it into the journal or communicate a desire to publish it in the future. Thank you always for considering PROA Publications and GUMA' Remetaw to highlight your work!
For any questions or concerns, please contact us at PROAPublications@marianas.edu.
General Genre Guidelines
Poetry
You can submit 3~5 poems of any length (up to 10 pages) in a single document (preferably PDF).
Have each poem start on a new page.
We accept many forms: from traditional to experimental.
Please, fill out the submission form below at the bottom of the page.
Fiction
You can submit 1 short story or piece of flash fiction (roughly speaking less than a 1000 words to 2500) in a single file (preferably PDF).
We accept many forms: from traditional to experimental and a wide variety in between.
Please, fill out the submission form below at the bottom of the page.
Creative Nonfiction, Essays, & Other Similar Works
You can submit 1 piece of creative nonfiction (of roughly 1000~2500 words) in a single file (preferably PDF).
We accept many forms:
lyric essays
profiles
reviews
reports
some other related creative non-fiction form
Please, fill out the submission form below at the bottom of the page.
Oral Histories
You can submit 1 oral history/interview in a single file (preferably PDF).
In addition to the written work, audio and video files of the oral history can also be included but may need to be sent via email or other means. If you wish to include these types of files, please email PROApublications@marianas.edu about the best way to send such work.
We seek to highlight voices and artistic works from our community, particularly those of The Marianas in an attempt to preserve our past and the evolving present.
Please, fill out the submission form below at the bottom of the page.
Visual Arts
You can submit up to 5 pieces as a single document (preferably in JPG or PNG)
We accept many forms:
photography
pottery
sculpture
weaving
digital media
visual arts
Please, fill out the submission form below at the bottom of the page.
