Penumbra magazine
By: Cindy Youngquist
Issue date: 4/16/08 Section: News
Getting published can be hard work and some students may wonder where they can get their foot in the door and begin preparing to enter the literary work force when they graduate.
Many students, such as sophomore Chris Pieres, may not be aware of the California State University, Stanislaus campus literary magazine that accepts student submissions.
"I didn't even know the school had a literary magazine," Pieres said.
For students who are more interested in the editing and publishing aspect, Stanislaus also has a class where students can work on the aspect of publishing the literary magazine, Penumbra.
Trish Housh, Penumbra managing editor, said she works on the staff because, "It's what I love to do. Teaching those who are new to the field, it's really a bonding experience these people become like extended members of your family."
Penumbra offers students of any major with a junior standing an opportunity to work with a group of peers voting on what makes it in and out of the magazine, editing and marketing aspects for as far as gathering funds for getting the book published.
"I recommend this class to anyone who has an interest in publishing," Housh said. "I think that the more diverse the group is the better the book is in the end."
The actual course consists of voting on submissions, discussions of what will be accepted, editing, format and layout.
As for those wanting to get their own work published, Penumbra accepts submissions from students as well as those in the community and even international submissions as long as they are sent in before the last week of February.
Students are also encouraged to come to Penumbra's premier on Monday, May 19, to meet the staff and look at the finished product.
Many students, such as sophomore Chris Pieres, may not be aware of the California State University, Stanislaus campus literary magazine that accepts student submissions.
"I didn't even know the school had a literary magazine," Pieres said.
For students who are more interested in the editing and publishing aspect, Stanislaus also has a class where students can work on the aspect of publishing the literary magazine, Penumbra.
Trish Housh, Penumbra managing editor, said she works on the staff because, "It's what I love to do. Teaching those who are new to the field, it's really a bonding experience these people become like extended members of your family."
Penumbra offers students of any major with a junior standing an opportunity to work with a group of peers voting on what makes it in and out of the magazine, editing and marketing aspects for as far as gathering funds for getting the book published.
"I recommend this class to anyone who has an interest in publishing," Housh said. "I think that the more diverse the group is the better the book is in the end."
The actual course consists of voting on submissions, discussions of what will be accepted, editing, format and layout.
As for those wanting to get their own work published, Penumbra accepts submissions from students as well as those in the community and even international submissions as long as they are sent in before the last week of February.
Students are also encouraged to come to Penumbra's premier on Monday, May 19, to meet the staff and look at the finished product.
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