SLAM reserves the rights to modify contest dates and details. All modifications will be posted here, so be sure to check our listings below for the most up-to-date information on our contests.
⊕ Current
Fall ’18 Short Story Contest
Submission Start Date: September 24, 12:01 AM || Submission Deadline: November 25, 11:59 PM
Guidelines
- Suggested length: 5-15 pages (though longer or shorter submissions will be accepted)
- Submitted as a .doc/.docx or .pdf file
- Original content only (parodies of existing stories are allowed)
- All content should be Christ-honoring (e.g. no explicit content or strong language)
- Submit here or email your submission to submit@slamsebts.net
Awards
- Winning submissions will be published in the 2019 edition of Southeastern’s Literature and Art Magazine.
- Select winning submissions will be featured on the website.
- All winners will be notified by email.
⊕ Current
Fall ’18 Poetry Contest
Submission Start Date: September 24, 12:01 AM || Submission Deadline: November 25, 11:59 PM
Guidelines
- All poetic forms will be considered
- You may make up to 4 submissions per person
- Submit here or send your poem to submit@slamsebts.net
Awards
- The author of the winning poem will receive a volume of collected poetry selected by the SLAM staff.
- Winning submissions will be published in the 2019 edition of Southeastern’s Literature and Art Magazine.
- Select winning submissions will be featured on the website.
- All winners will be notified by email.
⊕ Upcoming
Winter ’18 Photography Contest
Submission Start Date: December 12, 12:01 AM || Submission Deadline: January 20, 11:59 PM
Guidelines
- Up to 7 photos per student
- Recommended format: .jpg format and 300 dpi resolution
- no uploads larger than 5MB
- no family, wedding, or nude photography
- Original photography only
- Preference will be given to seasonal photography which features the beauty of winter
- Submit here or email your submission to submit@slamsebts.net
Awards
- Winning submissions will be published in the 2019 edition of Southeastern’s Literature and Art Magazine.
- Select winning submissions will be featured on the website.
- All winners will be notified by email.
© Completed
Fall ’18 Photography Contest
Submission Start Date: August 20, 12:01 AM || Submission Deadline: September 16, 11:59 PM
Guidelines
- Up to 7 photos per student
- Recommended format: .jpg format and 300 dpi resolution
- no uploads larger than 5MB
- no family, wedding, or nude photography
- Original photography only
- Submit here or email your submission to submit@slamsebts.net
Awards
- Winning submissions will be published in the 2019 edition of Southeastern’s Literature and Art Magazine.
- Select winning submissions will be featured on the website.
- All winners will be notified by email.
© Completed
Spring ’18 Drawing, Sketching, and Painting Contest
Submission Start Date: April 1, 12:01 AM || Submission Deadline: April 15, 11:59 PM
Guidelines
- Up to 5 drawings/sketches/paintings per student
- Recommended submission format: .jpg format (w/ 300 dpi resolution)
- no uploads larger than 5.5 by 8.5 inches
- no explicit content
- Original drawings and sketches only
- Submit here or email your submission to submit@slamsebts.net
Awards
- All winners will be notified by email.
- Winning submissions will be featured on all SLAM media outlets, including the blog.
- Winning submissions will appear in the 2018 edition of Southeastern’s Literature and Arts Magazine.
© Completed
Spring ’18 Photography Contest
Submission Start Date: April 1, 12:01 AM || Submission Deadline: April 15, 11:59 PM
Guidelines
- Up to 7 photos per student
- Recommended format: .jpg format and 300 dpi resolution
- no uploads larger than 5MB
- no family, wedding, or nude photography
- Original photography only
- Submit here or email your submission to submit@slamsebts.net
Awards
- All winners will be notified by email.
- Winning submissions will be featured on all SLAM media outlets, including the blog.
- Winning submissions will appear in the 2018 edition of Southeastern’s Literature and Arts Magazine.
© Completed
Fall ’17 Short Story Contest
Submission Start Date: October 1 || Submission Deadline: November 30
Guidelines
- Suggested length: 5-15 pages (though longer or shorter submissions will be accepted)
- Submitted as a .doc/.docx or .pdf file
- Original content only (parodies of existing stories are allowed)
- All content should be Christ-honoring (e.g. no explicit content or strong language)
- Submit here or email your submission to submit@slamsebts.net
Awards
- All winners will be notified by email.
- The author of the winning short story will receive a Barnes & Noble gift card.
- The winning short stories will be featured on SLAM media outlets, including the blog.
- The winning script will be printed in the 2018 edition of Southeastern’s Literature and Arts Magazine.
© Completed
Fall ’17 Photography Contest
Submission Start Date: October 14 || Submission Deadline: November 30
Guidelines
- Up to 7 photos per student
- Recommended format: .jpg format and 300 dpi resolution
- no uploads larger than 5MB
- no family, wedding, or nude photography
- Original photography only
- Submit here or email your submission to submit@slamsebts.net
Awards
- All winners will be notified by email.
- Winning submissions will be featured on all SLAM media outlets, including the blog.
- Winning submissions will appear in the 2018 edition of Southeastern’s Literature and Arts Magazine.
© Completed
Fall ’17 Poetry Contest
Submission Start Date: November 1 | Submission Deadline: November 30
Guidelines
- All poetic forms will be considered
- You may make up to 4 submissions per person
- Submit using here or send your poem to submit@slamsebts.net
Awards
- The author of the winning poem will receive a volume of collected poetry selected by the SLAM staff.
- Winning submissions will be featured on the blog and the 2017 magazine
- Select winning submissions will be featured on the website
- All winners will be notified by email
© Completed
Spring ’17 Drawing and Sketching Contest
Submission deadline: March 2nd 11:59 PM EST
Guidelines
- Up to 5 drawings/sketches per student
- Recommended submission format: .jpg format (w/ 300 dpi resolution)
- no uploads larger than 5.5 by 8.5 inches
- no explicit content
- Original drawings and sketches only
- Submit here or email your submission to submit@slamsebts.net
Awards
- All winners will be notified by email.
- Winning submissions will be featured on all SLAM media outlets, including the blog.
- Winning submissions will appear in the spring 2017 SLAM magazine.
© Completed
Spring ’17 Photography Contest
Submission deadline: February 2nd 11:59 PM EST
Guidelines
- Up to 7 photos per student
- Recommended format: .jpg format and 300 dpi resolution
- no uploads larger than 5MB
- no family, wedding, or nude photography
- Original photography only
- Submit here or email your submission to submit@slamsebts.net
Awards
- All winners will be notified by email.
- Winning submissions will be featured on all SLAM media outlets, including the blog.
- Winning submissions will appear in the spring 2017 SLAM magazine.
© Completed
Fall ’16 Poetry Contest
Submission deadline: November 25
Guidelines
- All poetic forms will be considered
- You may make up to 3 submissions per person
- Submit using here or send your poem to submit@slamsebts.net
Awards
- The winner will receive a collection of poetry as a prize (specific book TBA)
- Winning submissions will be featured on the blog and the 2017 magazine
- Select winning submissions will be featured on the website
- All winners will be notified by end of the semester
© Completed
Fall ’16 Script Contest
Submission Deadline: November 25
Guidelines
- Recommended length: 15-25 pages (though longer submissions will be accepted)
- 4 to 12 characters with a balance of male/female roles
- Written in script format with dialogue distinguished by characters
- Original content only (parodies of existing stories are allowed)
- All content should be Christ-honoring (e.g. no explicit content or strong language)
- Submit here or email your submission to submit@slamsebts.net
Awards
- All winners will be notified by December 3.
- The winning script will be featured on SLAM media outlets, including the blog.
- The winning script will be performed live in the spring by Southeastern’s Performance Arts Club
