Website
Type Of Publisher
Online
Year Established
2017
Address
University at Albany, 1400 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY, 12222, United States
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Mission Statement / Editorial Focus
A web magazine of essay, opinion, literature, culture, and politics, published by the New York State Writers Institute based at the University at Albany.
Trolley began with an idea from Pulitzer Prize-winning author and NYS Writers Institute founder William Kennedy, who envisioned an online literary journal published free of charge in which each issue's words and images related to a single theme.
Please Identify The University Or Organization
University at Albany (NY)
Do You Accept Unsolicited Submissions?
Yes
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Reading Period
Year round
Response Time
1 - 12 months
Average Unique Visitors Per Month
1000
Do You Have Any Cover Letter Advice?
Avoid pedantic, academic writing, please.
What Do You Look For In A Submission?
Storytelling is key. Hold our attention. Our director, Paul Grondahl, author of several books, and our founder, Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist William Kennedy, both started at newspapers. They write clean. Avoid flowery anything. Try that approach.
What Advice Do You Have For First-time Submitters?
Send your submissions to your friends and ask for honest critiques. Developing a writing voice takes thousands of pages and years of practice. Also, read back issues of the publications to see if your style is their style.
Do You Have A Favorite Unsolicited Submission Discovery Or Anecdote?
One of my favorite Trolley essays was written by a former student and intern who has autism. I was delighted to feature his piece in our journal as a shining example of inclusiveness of our Trolley writing community.
Who Is Your Ideal Reader?
Our ideal reader enjoys a diverse collection of voices and styles. S/he savors good storytelling.
