Publishing Process with the MiMJ

Updated for 2026

Publishing with the Made in Millersville Journal 2026 only requires a few steps, results in great benefits, and serves as a supplement to any résumé, potential graduate application, or personal portfolio. Below is everything about the publishing process, from each step to the dates needed!

Step 1: First Draft

The first draft of your article, a conference presentation summary, is due by March 17, 2026! This paper only has to be 1000 words maximum, 2-3 pages long, double spaced. No need to fear – you will be allowed to re-submit after your assigned editorial team member makes edits, which will take about one-two weeks! Feedback from the team of the first-round edits will then be delivered to you by March 27.

Step 2: Submission Process

During this time, or the submission process, you will need to send an author biography by March 27! Following the author biography, you will also need to submit headshot to accompany your article by March 26! Finally, please submit your Writer's Agreement by March 27! If you have questions, bring them to our Pizza and Publication Workshop Wednesday, March 25th (4:30-6:30)!

Step 3: Second Draft

After viewing the feedback from the team of the first draft, you will submit revisions by noon, April 3! Plan to take about one week. Round two edits will be returned to you by April 10, at noon.

Step 4: Third Draft

For the last round of edits, your third and best draft of the conference presentation summary will be due the following week, April 15! This deadline is crucial to meet to guarantee publication into the MIMJ by Conference Day.

Step 5: Share Your Work

All of your hard work pays off now! On April 14th, you will present at the Made in Millersville Conference, and you will be a published author for the Made in Millersville Journal April 20th! We also look forward to celebrating all your hard work, presenting, and creativity at the Author Celebration, April 20th.

Please feel free to contact the team, at madeinmujournal@millersville.edu or visit the site page for any questions! We know it becomes easy to get lost within due dates, especially in regard of being students ourselves. We are always here to help. Thank you!