Friday, November 30, 2007

Submission Guidelines and FAQ

FAQ

What is MetaCreative Magazine?

MetaCreative Magazine is a quarterly digital publication featuring a diverse array of 'metaphysically infused art and culture.'

Who runs the magazine?

Mystikka Jade (Empathic psychic, writer and artist)

www.mystikka.com


Where can I obtain this magazine?

All issues of MetaCreative Magazine are available in three digital formats. As of Summer 2009, a total of ten issues have been published and all are available for free. Please see:

http://metacreativemagazine.com

On the right side panel of the page, underneath where it says 'Explore MetaCreative Magazine' you will see a link to back issues.


What kinds of people usually read and/or contribute to MetaCreative Magazine?

Our readers and contributors primarily consist of open minded cultural creative people interested in metaphysics and diverse forms of artistic expression.


If I volunteer to help with your magazine, what's in it for me?

You may advertise in the magazine in exchange for your assistance. You can also list your experience with MetaCreative Magazine on your professional resume.


What kind of contributions do you accept for the magazine?


Art and Photography:

MetaCreative Magazine accepts ORIGINAL jpegs of artistic photography, or visionary, surreal, psychedelic, mixed media, and abstract art (300 DPI and a minimum or 4 INCHES (not pixels) across. Please only send JPEGS (NOT PNGs or GIFs).

Articles and Short Stories:

Articles and short stories must be less than two pages long in single spaced times or courrier size 12 font in MS Word.

No unedited articles please! Make sure your work is free of spelling and grammatical errors.

Do not submit articles through myspace, or in text that has not been spell checked or properly formatted.

We are not accepting any material in which you did not create yourself or that you do not own the rights to distribute.

Misc:

We also accept letters to the magazine, as well as independent film, book, and movie reviews.

We are NOT accepting content that is referred to us via a website or download, or content that we have to chase after in some other way. We do not have time to look in your image gallery or thumb through your website content!

ALL content MUST be submitted as per the instructions below:

Where do I send my submission?

Send all submissions to submissions@mystikka.com.


What else do I need to send with my submission?

Include a short bio, photo if you wish, and link(s)to the website(s) you would like to promote with your material. We reserve the right resize images and edit any written material for length or clarity.


What are the deadlines for submitting my work?

There will not be a Fall 2009 issue. The Deadline for the Winter/New Year 2010 issue will be October 15, 2009.


How can I stay informed as to what is going on with MetaCreative Magazine?

Please subscribe to our newsletter (see the right side panel on www.metacreativemagazine.com for the subscription box.)

I will keep this FAQ updated with more detailed information as new questions come in from all of you.

I've written to you but you have not responded. What gives?

There is no way I can answer every email that comes in. Please do not take it personally.

Before writing to me I ask that you read through this FAQ to make sure your question has not already been addressed here.

Supportive comments are always welcomed and very much appreciated.

Do you accept donations for your e-zine?

We are not currently accepting financial donations for the magazine at this time. We will however accept donations of your time and resources for expanding the coverage of the magazine.


Thanks! If I forgot anything please feel free to let me know! Peace, love and thanks to all!

Mystikka