The Olivetree Review is proud to be celebrating 40 years as Hunter College's undergraduate-run literary and arts magazine. We have published hundreds of writers and artists over the decades— among them are the artist Jaishri Abichandani, the novelist Zoraida Córdova, poet Suheir Hammad, short story writer Alexia Arthurs, Lambda Literary Award winner Mark Bibbins, New York Times bestseller Kim Wozencraft, and many more. We are excited for you to join us (or to have you back)!
Please read the category-specific guidelines before submitting. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us at olivetreereview@gmail.com.
We ask that you submit no more than ten pages of a scene, script, or screenplay. Excerpts from longer works are permitted. Please make sure that your name does not appear anywhere on your submission to ensure anonymity in the editorial & selection process.
The Olivetree Review STRONGLY recommends that all screenwriting submissions adhere to the following Formatting Standards in the Drama Section:
- 12-point courier font
- Page Numbers: Placed in the top-right corner, beginning on page two. These standards ensure that when you format script elements properly, your screenplay will meet industry expectations from start to finish.
- Margins: Left- 1.5 inches, Right- Top & Bottom: 1 inch
- Character Names: Must have uppercase letters and be positioned starting 3.7 inches from the left side of the page
- REFER TO THIS FORMATTING GUIDE
The Artist avows that the Work is an original work and does not impair anyone else’s copyright or other right. Any use of artificial intelligence (AI) to create, alter, enhance, or otherwise modify the Work is strictly prohibited. Plagiarism of any kind is also strictly prohibited. Submission of AI-generated, AI-manipulated, or plagiarized Work will result in immediate removal from publishing and, when applicable, formal reporting.
The Artist acknowledges that the Work must comply with OTR’s content standards, including the prohibition of hate speech, discriminatory content, or defamatory material. The Olivetree Review reserves the right to decline publication of any Work that violates these standards or institutional policies.
Make sure your name appears nowhere on your submission to ensure anonymity in the editorial & selection process.
Please, no more than TWO poems per student per semester. NO COLLECTIONS. Ensure your work is proofread and complete. All written work must be in standard 12 pt, Times New Roman font.
The Artist avows that the Work is an original work and does not impair anyone else’s copyright or other right. Any use of artificial intelligence (AI) to create, alter, enhance, or otherwise modify the Work is strictly prohibited. Plagiarism of any kind is also strictly prohibited. Submission of AI-generated, AI-manipulated, or plagiarized Work will result in immediate removal from publishing and, when applicable, formal reporting.
The Artist acknowledges that the Work must comply with OTR’s content standards, including the prohibition of hate speech, discriminatory content, or defamatory material. The Olivetree Review reserves the right to decline publication of any Work that violates these standards or institutional policies.
All artists are individually limited to submitting a maximum of 5 art pieces.
The Olivetree Review is accepting photography, painting, sculpture, digital art, and other mixed media work. This list is not exhaustive - we are accepting all kinds of visual art!
Please title all pieces. Include information about the medium of your work, if necessary (for example: Gelatin silver print 11"x14", or Oil on canvas 30"x30."). If you are submitting pieces as a series, please note the title of the individual pieces which make up the series and the order in which the individual pieces are intended to appear.
Make sure your name appears nowhere on your submission to ensure anonymity in the editorial & selection process.
The Artist avows that the Work is an original work and does not impair anyone else’s copyright or other right. Any use of artificial intelligence (AI) to create, alter, enhance, or otherwise modify the Work is strictly prohibited. Plagiarism of any kind is also strictly prohibited. Submission of AI-generated, AI-manipulated, or plagiarized Work will result in immediate removal from publishing and, when applicable, formal reporting.
The Artist acknowledges that the Work must comply with OTR’s content standards, including the prohibition of hate speech, discriminatory content, defamatory material, or depictions of identifiable individuals without consent. The Olivetree Review reserves the right to decline publication of any Work that violates these standards or institutional policies.
We STRONGLY recommend that submitted prose pieces reach a maximum of 7,000 words. Excerpts of longer pieces are allowed.
Please ensure that your name does not appear anywhere on your submission to ensure anonymity in the selection & editorial process.
The Artist avows that the Work is an original work and does not impair anyone else’s copyright or other right. Any use of artificial intelligence (AI) to create, alter, enhance, or otherwise modify the Work is strictly prohibited. Plagiarism of any kind is also strictly prohibited. Submission of AI-generated, AI-manipulated, or plagiarized Work will result in immediate removal from publishing and, when applicable, formal reporting.
The Artist acknowledges that the Work must comply with OTR’s content standards, including the prohibition of hate speech, discriminatory content, or defamatory material. The Olivetree Review reserves the right to decline publication of any Work that violates these standards or institutional policies.