Parnassus Literary Arts Magazine - NECC

07/15/2026

It's officially on the stands - Parnassus 2026 is here! And it is literally the thickest, largest, most action-packed issue of Parnassus in its 61 year history - seriously! Make sure and hit the gym before you try and pick up a copy of this one.

As always, issues can be found in the C/Spurk building lobby year-round, but if you're feeling antsy and want to see it right now, check out our digital edition here!

https://www.parnassuslitmag.com/Parnassus26.pdf

We will have more info soon as the fall semester nears - have a great summer!

03/23/2026

It's your turn to shine - Parnassus once again is asking for your best work in consideration of publication of our 2026 issue!

Parnassus has won multiple national awards from prestigious literary magazine competitions, and your work could be the piece that helps us win even more!

We need writing (Fiction, Poetry, Creative Nonfiction) and visual arts (Art, Painting, Photography, more!). Our submission process can be found here:

www.parnassuslitmag.com/contactinfo.html

The final deadline for this issue is Sunday, April 12th by the end of the day. Send us your best, and we wish you all the best luck!

12/03/2025

It's your turn! You can join the artistic and literary legends of the past and cement your creations in print with the 2026 issue of Parnassus! We are once again asking for the best fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, artwork, photography and more that you've crafted, honed, sharpened, and sparkled. Parnassus is a multi-award winning, nationally recognized publication, and getting your work in our pages is a massive boost to any resume or portfolio.

Our fall deadline will be later this time around: Sunday, January 4th by midnight. Submissions can be sent digitally with directions found on our website:

www.parnassuslitmag.com

We know it can be hard to submit your loving works for appraisal, so we appreciate every piece that comes our way - we can't wait to see what you've got, and we wish everyone the best of luck!

11/10/2025

https://necc.edu/newsroom/2025/11/10/student-literary-magazine-parnassus-wins-back-to-back-national-awards/

For the second year in a row, The Associated Collegiate Press (ACP) is recognizing Northern Essex Community College’s student literary magazine, Parnassus, with a national Pacemaker Award.

11/06/2025

Hello NECC community! We hope your fall semester is going well. How about ours?

PRETTY GOOD!

For the second year in a row and for the sixth time total, Parnassus has been awarded the prestigious Associated Collegiate Press Pacemaker award for our 2025 issue, once again marking our program as one of the best collegiate literary arts magazines in the country. Massive congratulations to everyone involved with this issue and beyond - we could not be more proud of the work you do to help make our magazine stand out amongst a sea of other amazing publications each year.

If you'd like to help keep our amazing streak going, stay tuned - announcements for the fall deadline for the 2026 issue will be coming soon. Thank you all!

Through education training and recognition programs for members, the Associated Collegiate Press promotes the standards and ethics of good journalism as accepted and practiced by print, broadcast and electronic media in the United States.

09/23/2025

This is an amazing opportunity for anyone interested in writing or creative arts to meet and hear from an incredibly talented author!

Join us on our Lawrence campus for a captivating author event with Julia Alvarez!

⏰THURSDAY, OCT. 2 5:30-7:30PM
📌45 Franklin St. Lawrence, MA (Dimitry Building on our Lawrence Campus)

Discover how literature, community, and identity intertwine through an inspiring evening of reading and conversation. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with one of the most acclaimed voices in contemporary storytelling.

Register now here: https://heyor.ca/0CrQTp

Lala Books will be on site to supply all your book needs (in English & Spanish)!

08/18/2025

Current NECC students - are you looking to expand on your creative writing skills in a workshop environment? We are offering an in person Creative Writing course this fall on campus (ENG 111-T2, Tues/Thurs 2:00-3:15) - this can be your fast track to publication in Parnassus (and beyond!). Talk to your advisor or the Registar's office to enroll, or feel free to ask Professor Patrick Lochelt any questions about the class: [email protected]

07/29/2025

Are you looking to jumpstart or add to your creative writing skills? Parnassus faculty advisor Patrick Lochelt has a fantastic Creative Writing course running this fall (ENG-111-T2) on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2-3:15. This class will cover several writing genres and give you a leg up on getting your work polished for yourself and even possible publication in the next Parnassus! Sign up today!