Submissions

What are we looking for?

Lava Lamp publishes creative non-fiction writing in all its forms. Genres include, but are not limited to: immersive journalism, personal essays, travel writing, profile pieces, nature writing, news features, photo essays, and commentary.

We welcome writing from current AUBG students, but if an alum wrote a piece as a student, we would love to read it!

We accept near-finished stories and high-quality first drafts, though we'll also accept short pitches. If you choose to submit a pitch, please make sure to include details from your reporting so far, potential scenes, and sources/characters.

All texts go through a blind review process before being accepted. Submissions are open year-round.

Submission Guidelines

• Please submit writing in double-spaced, 12-point, Times New Roman font
• There is no minimum or maximum word count
• Please remove your name from your file, including the file name, to ensure anonymous reviewing.
• All reporting should be original and thoroughly fact-checked
• If your piece was previously published or appeared somewhere else, notify us under the prompt asking "Anything else we should know?"
• Please read our ethics guide before submitting your work. You will find a PDF at the bottom of this page.
• Lava Lamp is an AI-free zone. All AI-generated submissions will be rejected.
• If you have any questions about submission guidelines, please email us at [email protected]