SUBMISSIONS
Submission Guidelines
General
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All pieces should be sent as a PDF or Google Document
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All pieces should be ORIGINAL work and not AI generated
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All pieces should be in English
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We do accept works in different languages, but please include an English translation in your submission
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- Please keep works under 2000 words
- You may submit up to two pieces in each issue
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Simultaneous submissions and previously published works are allowed, but please let us know if your work is accepted elsewhere and where it has been accepted!
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If applicable, include trigger/content warnings for pieces that discuss darker themes (ex. mental illness, violence, etc.)
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Submissions that promote racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, or any form of hate speech will be immediately rejected
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While discussions on these topics are not prohibited, any content that endorses or encourages these acts of hatred will not be tolerated
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Since this publication revolves around film, television, music, and the entertainment industry in general, most pieces will be nonfiction, however if you wish to write a fiction piece, feel free to submit (as long as it involves entertainment) we would love to read your work!
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Types of works include, but may not be limited to, reviews, analyses', and commentaries
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Category Requirements
Film and Television
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Include a brief summary of the media you are writing about
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Avoid major spoilers, especially if the media is a new release
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If your piece does include spoilers, please include a warning at the beginning of your piece
Music
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Avoid songs that are are excessively explicit and/or heavily filled with profanity
Industry
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Provide social commentary and critiques on the entertainment industry (ex. lack diversity, treatment and portrayal of women in media, cultural appropriation, influence of media, etc.)
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This is not a place for celebrity gossip
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Issues Versus Blog
Since most works, whether they are for issues or blogs, will be non-fiction, you may be wondering if there are any differences between our blog and our issues. Keep reading to find out!
Blog
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No theme for pieces
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Articles can be longer (2000-3000 words)
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The content on the blog will mainly be from our staff writers, but in the future we may have guest writers!
Issues
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All pieces will follow a broad theme (except for Issue I)
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Pieces must be under or at the 2000 word limit