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
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
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.
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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. The deadline for submissions is August 1st.
The Sigma Tau Delta Newsletter - current edition