Decorative header reading: In Other Words: A creative publication celebrating Carleton’s linguistic diversity

In Other Words is an annual publication celebrating linguistic diversity at Carleton.  Our goal is to create a space for free expression and creativity in all languages. We aim to give all students, faculty, and staff the opportunity to express themselves in a language other than English. We invite contributors to explore and express themselves in diverse ways, whether you’re using a language you’re fluent in or one you’re still learning. Along with the contributor’s original work, we wish to include an English translation so that readers can fully appreciate every submission.

In Other Words is a student-led collaboration between the Language Center, the Office of International Student Life, and the Writing Center at Carleton College.

How to submit to In Other Words:

Thank you for being willing to sharing your work! We admire the courage it takes to express yourself in a college-wide publication, especially in another language. If you’d like to submit to In Other Words, please make sure that your work aligns with the following guidelines:

  • We accept fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and visual art
  • Written submissions should be in your language of choice, formatted in 12-point font standard font and double-spaced. The suggested word limit is one page, but longer submissions will still be considered for publication.
  • All submissions (aside from visual art) should be translated into English, with help from the editorial team, as needed
  • File formats accepted for Visual Art: JPEG, PNG, PDF. Please ensure a resolution of at least 300 DPI for print quality
  • File formats accepted for Non-Visual Art: Word document (Preferable), Google Docs

All works should be submitted by the end of Winter term 2025 (March 12) DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MARCH 18. To submit, please fill out the form below:

Submit to In Other Words

Additional Notes:

  • Contributors retain full rights to their work
  • Selected works will go through a light editing process in consultation with the contributors
  • If you wish to become an editor or translator for the magazine, please contact us!
  • Anonymity Option: If you wish to remain anonymous in the publication, please include a note in your submission form. Your identity will still be visible to the editorial team for organizational purposes and communication, but will not be listed in the final version of In Other Words.

Questions: If you are uncertain if your work falls within our categories, please reach out to us! Email wangx2@carleton.edu and may@carleton.edu with any questions or concerns.