Shorter University's student-produced literary magazine since 1879.

The Chimes first appeared as a four-page tabloid newspaper. Eventually, it became a pamphlet, and then a magazine. 

It contained poems, short stories, essays, and jokes, and in its early days, it contained news and “gossip” of the two societies. 

Sometime in the 1980s, interest in creative writing waned and there was not enough Rho Delta material to fill the magazine, so it became a literary vehicle for the whole school, under the management of the English Department. 

It now contains art as well as literature.

The Chimes accepts submissions from students, faculty, and alumni of Shorter University, as well as from undergraduate students enrolled at any college or university. 

The Chimes

This year’s theme is “The Labyrinth of Suffering.” We strive to put innately human and raw experiences onto the page. At the Chimes, we want to see honest and vulnerable pieces that display emotions and experiences that connect to others while expressing those moments in a way unique to the writer. We can’t wait to see all of the incredible poetry, fiction, non-fiction, and art you submit!

The Chimes

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