1/23/2008 Calls for Submissions

Reassess Your Weapons zine needs contributions and submissions for its tenth issue.

General submissions are hugely sought after, as well as submissions around this issue’s theme: Boundaries.

The theme developed from the need to recognize and respect boundaries in order to effectively and comfortably work within, and contribute collectively to our communities. However, please feel free to contribute by exploring any ways in which boundaries affect or influence you. Or around the theme of boundaries in general – personal, social, political, geographical, work-based, private, public, etc. etc.

Submissions can be in any form – from written discussion, tips, illustrations, personal experience, whatever!

Reassess Your Weapons zine developed from the Manifesta feminist and queer DIY collective in Leeds, UK but has grown into a wider collective, contributions based zine, which is looking for submissions from friends and supporters of Manifesta’s feminist ethos.

To learn more about Manifesta, go to visit: http://www.myspace.com/manifestaleeds or www. Manifesta.co.uk (the largely out of date website)

To contribute, or for more information, please contact: reassessyrweapons@manifesta.co.uk

Deadline for submissions: March 1st 2009

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The recently reawakened Grey Book Press is seeking poetry for its upcoming journal (Spring 2009). Poems should be original and previously unpublished. Pays one copy per poem accepted. Send five poems (give or take) to greybookpress@gmail. com. Introductory note and bio are helpful, but not required.

Poems should feel lived-in, of this world, and real. Formal poetry is fine, as long as its form doesn’t get in the way. We like Asian forms, particularly. Subject matter is open. We’re open to “grown-up” poetry; erotica is okay, but explicit pornography is not. Nothing didactic, and no greeting card verse.

For “journal” submissions, send three to five poems to greybookpress@gmail.com. Poems can be typed into the body of the email. A short introductory note is appreciated.

We are currently not accepting unsolicited chapbook manuscripts.

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34thParallel features fiction, poetry, and interviews with emerging writers and artists. Striving to work with authors, nurturing their talent, always respecting individual creative vision rather than only considering the potential for profit. Publishes work that experiments with and test boundaries.

“We think there are more good writers who are undiscovered than soccer moms at Starbucks. We’re a couple of writers ourselves and we know what it’s like struggling in a sea of obscurity. We both have stacks of rejection letters to our credit too, so you know we’ll write good ones if we can’t use your work in 34thParallel. We want our magazine to be the Rolling Stone of writing where you can be proud to have your work accepted, read, and acclaimed!!”

Seeks fiction, poetry, artwork and photography.

For fiction and poetry paste one short story or one poem into the text of an email, or attach your work in a Word document, rtf, or txt. Limit your short story to 2000 words or less.

Accepts simultaneous submissions when mentioned upon submission and notification if accepted elsewhere.

For artwork & photography (including comics, graphic novel excerpts, and cartoons) send an email attachment of a jpg file no bigger than 500kb. Looking for photos (black & white and color) and art that challenges boundaries, that’s stunning, brilliant, beautiful, and juxtaposes parallels overlooked by the average eye.

Write a cover letter telling us a little about your life, your writing or art, and where more of your work can be seen.

Make sure your email subject header contains the word “submission” with the title of your work and your name. Submissions without this run the risk of being accidentally deleted as spam.

After sending your submission wait for a response before submitting again (usually between one and four months.)

All submissions must be your own work and previously unpublished. Payment is a contributor copy of the magazine in PDF format. The magazine is copyrighted but the rights to fiction and poetry remain with the authors. Acceptance for the printed publication means they have first North American serial rights (first magazine on this continent to publish your piece). With consent, you may be asked to include your work in a printed anthology. Following publication, all other rights revert to you.

Guidelines in brief;
Genres: Fiction & Poetry, Artwork & Photography
Print Magazine Specifics:
Fiction—1500 to 3500 words;
Poetry—1 poem at a time;
Artwork/Photography—500k file (in attachment)

Online Specifics:
Fiction—1500 words max;
Poetry—1 poem at a time;
Artwork/Photography—500k file (in attachment)
indicate that you are submitting for online.

“We often feature work from a writer online and in print at the same time. If you would like to submit work for online and for the print version, you may do so in one email, but only one piece for each submission. So, for example, you might submit a short-short and a longer story at the same time for us to consider for the online version and the print magazine.”

Submissions by email to: submission@t34thparallel.net

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Ascent Aspirations Magazine accepts unsolicited manuscripts of short fiction (1,000 words or less), poetry, short philosophical essays on life and the human condition, and reviews of current published works and visual art. The emphasis for short fiction is on literary, science fiction, fantasy and horror or dark main stream. Poetry can be about anything provided the work reflects the general tone and quality established in previous issues. Short essays should comment on life, philosophy, mythology and the human condition without preaching for any particular organized mainstream religious system. A visual art submission should consist of 8 jpgs, with the artist’s bio, and any commentary on the art if needed.

Publication is four times a year for the electronic journal, February, May, August, November and twice a year, Spring/Fall for the print issues.

ALL PRINT ISSUES ARE OPERATED AS CONTESTS AND REQUIRE A READING FEE. SEE SPECIFIC GUIDELINES FOR DETAILS FOR EACH PRINT ISSUE.

Accepts previously published work on occasion. Asks for first print or electronic publishing rights to any unpublished piece seleced. All rights revert back to the author/artist upon publication. Full © remains with the author. Should you decide to republish the piece elsewhere, we ask that you cite Ascent Aspirations Magazine as a place of previous publication and provide the Ascent Aspirations Magazine’s web address. Each issue will be archived in the permanent feature section of the web page.

Currently, submissions are being considered for the May 2009 Issue.

“Make sure the text and punctuation is straight forward so it can be easily transferred into a word document. E-mail addresses should be included so readers and other publishers can contact you if they like your work. Include a photo for contributor’s page, as an attachment in jpeg format. In the subject line please put one of the following as a title “Poetry Submission”, “Short Story Submission”, “Essay Submission” or “Art Submission”. Work not titled in the subject line as stated may not get through to the editor as it will be treated as spam.”
David Fraser, Editor
Submit/Contact: ascentaspirations@shaw.ca

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BAP Quarterly is an online literary and art journal aimed at bringing international artists and writers together. BAP-Q has a theme for each issue and based on the theme, discusses a wide range of topics including, but not limited to, visual arts, literature, theatre, cinema, aesthetics, and social and cultural studies. BAP-Q provides an open forum for discussions with public submissions welcome.

Submissions are not guaranteed for publication and are subject to staff editing.
Query first as to theme: aydinkbal@yahoo.com or bapquarterly@yahoo.com

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Brink Magazine accepts poetry, short stories, photography, and visual art that evokes an emotional response. Submissions must be e-mailed to submissions@brinklit.com. Poetry, fiction, or creative nonfiction must be attached in Word document format. Wait for response before sending another submission. Limit fiction submissions to 7,000 words.

Include a brief biographical blurb. Simultaneous submissions are accepted with mention as such and immediate notice if your piece is accepted elsewhere. Does not consider previously published writing.

Brink obtains First North American Serial Rights to the pieces we select.

Submissions are open all year; consideration usually requires one to three months.

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Cadillac Cicatrix publishes and promotes innovative emerging and established writers and artists on a semiannual basis with a special focus for each issue.

All submissions should include a cover letter with contact information, a brief description of the work, a professional/personal biography, and a self-addressed stamped envelope. All submissions should be presented in a professional manner. Simultaneous submissions are fine with notification if/when your piece is accepted elsewhere. No submissions will be returned unless expressly requested in your cover letter, or without sufficient postage on your SASE. Does not accept electronic submissions. Follow the standard format for all submissions: brief intro; bio; sample.

The reading period is January 1 – June 30, each year. Manuscripts received/postmarked after the reading period is closed (July 1- December 31) will be held until the following reading period opens in January.

Accepts poetry, fiction, memoir, nonfiction, criticism, journalism, reviews, letters, and novel treatments for consideration in Cadillac Cicatrix and for other projects. Open to interpretations of how the written word can be manipulated and how art can be perceived.

Essays – Essays of a journalistic or expository integrity can be submitted electronically or through the mail.

Novels – Mail cover letter with a two-page synopsis of work, including a brief introduction and how you can be reached.

Poems – Send a letter with any selections (3 – 7 poems). Include a brief introduction and how you can be reached.

Stories – Requests a cover letter with any submission. Include a brief introduction and how you can be reached.

All visual art should be submitted in a digital format (ie: pdf/jpg/eps/etc). Mail or email sample images with a personal and/or professional bio. Artists are featured online and in print. “From collage to cartoons, to video and film, we are open to your interpretation of your preferred medium.” All submissions should be presented in a professional manner. No organic material please. .