Society Publications

Sigma Tau Delta publishes three annual publications: two literary journals, The Sigma Tau Delta Rectangle and The Sigma Tau Delta Review, and a newsletter, The Sigma Tau Delta Newsletter. 

Sigma Tau Delta Journals

The Sigma Tau Delta Review (founded in 2005) is an annual journal that publishes critical essays on literature, essays on rhetoric and composition, and essays devoted to pedagogical issues. Manuscripts should not exceed 3,000 words, but exceptions will be made for essays of stellar quality. Critical essays must follow the Modern Language Association style guidelines as defined in the MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers (latest edition).

The Sigma Tau Delta Rectangle (founded in 1931) is an annual journal that publishes literary non-fiction, fiction, and poetry. Submissions by a single author for each issue of the journal should not exceed three pieces of prose and six poems. Prose manuscripts should not exceed 2,500 words.

Submissions for the 2012 journals will be accepted online April 11 through May 11, 2011.


About Sigma Tau Delta Journals

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Tips and FAQ for Successful Submissions

Online Submission Instructions

Distribution of Journals for New Members

Members (within the U.S. and its territories) receive a one-year subscription to Sigma Tau Delta's two literary journals with their induction fee: The Sigma Tau Delta Rectangle and The Sigma Tau Delta Review (mailed in the spring). New members will receive their journals the semester after they join (excluding the summer semester). For example, if they join in the spring, they will receive the two journals the following spring. The journals are mailed in bulk to the Chapter Sponsor for distribution to members.

International chapters receive two copies of Sigma Tau Delta journals; additional copies are available at current international shipping rates.

The Sigma Tau Delta Newsletter

Published since 1971, The Sigma Tau Delta Newsletter contains news of the international convention, regional conferences, international writing contests, new chapters, honor members, and local chapters. The Sigma Tau Delta Newsletter  is published as a PDF and posted on the website in the fall. As of 2010, The Newsletter is distributed via electronic communications. The deadline for submissions is August 1st.

Current Issue: The Sigma Tau Delta Newsletter

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Student Leadership News

The Student Leadership News has evolved from a semiannual newsletter to a blog to deliver Sigma Tau Delta's student and alumni news in a more timely and interactive way. The blog offers a variety of subscription choices to help you get the news you want, and how you want it: Facebook, email, or RSS.

Student Leadership News