The MacGuffin

The MacGuffin, established in 1984, is a national literary magazine from Schoolcraft College in Livonia, Michigan. Our journal is a 160 page 6” x 9” perfect bound collection of the best poetry, short fiction, and creative non-fiction that we receive. We also have artwork including black and white photos, prints, and drawings. We publish three issues yearly.

The MacGuffin Mission

The mission of The MacGuffin is to encourage, support, and enhance the literary arts in the Schoolcraft College community, the region, the state, and the nation. By fulfilling its role as a national literary journal, The MacGuffin exists to bring national and international prestige to Schoolcraft College and to be the main vehicle for its contribution to literary excellence.

The MacGuffin has six purposes

1. To provide opportunities for hands-on literary publication work experience.
2. To sponsor annual literary events.
3. To give a voice to deserving newer writers, by publishing their work alongside those of well-known writers.
4. To provide a vehicle for writers to share their works with a diverse readership.
5. To provide an opportunity for writers to experiment and innovate.
6. Attempt to reach as big an audience as possible.

Editors

• Steven A. Dolgin, Editor
• Nausheen S. Khan, Managing Editor
• Carol Was, Poetry Editor
• Elizabeth Kircos, Fiction Editor

Subscriptions & Submissions

• Subscription Form
• MacGuffin Backpack Offer
• Regular Submission Guidelines
• The Poet Hunt Contest Guidelines

Contact Us

We hope that you will contact us. You can write us at: