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Submit your Writing
Editorial Groups
The Zine is made up of three editorial groups:
We accept submissions to these groups at any time. If you have an idea
you’d like to query or an article you’d like to submit, please read this information
then follow the simple steps.
We look forward to working with you!
First, read the following descriptions of the subjects in each group and decide which group is the
best place for your submission.
Exploration
This section is divided into five parts:
Prose and Poetry
Members are encouraged to submit original prose and poetry. Length must not exceed
2,000 words for prose and 300 words for poetry.
Articles
Articles explore the innovations in the written word of other websites, as well as
general information and explorations about possible new forms, venues or genres.
Word length ranges from 600 to 1,000 words. Republished articles are welcome.
Member Contributions
Members of Writergrrls are encouraged to submit their own innovations in presenting
the written word. Unlike the Prose section, these works may utilize Flash, graphics
and other online tools as part of the presentation. In some cases, it may be necessary
to provide a description in the Writergrrls Zine, with a hyperlink to the work itself.
When applicable, word length ranges from 600 to 1,000 words. The more unique, the better.
Writers Workshop
The guidelines for this section may change as it evolves. For the time being, each month,
a new writing exercise will be outlined. Members are invited to submit entries via a
designated message board for one month. During the second month, critiques of the work
presented will be posted as another topic on the message board. Additionally, critiquers
will beasked to vote on their five favorite entries. During the third month, the top five
entries will be posted in the Zine.
Serial Novel
Although not quite in place at this time, the serial novel will encourage the participation
of any writer wishing to contribute to the evolution of a story. It too will use a message
board structure.
Opinion
This section is divided into four parts:
How-to
Articles where writers share their expertise on topics related to the Writergrrls’ quarterly
theme. How-to articles are intended to help readers acquire new skills and/or knowledge.
Generally, the word limit for articles in this area is 1,000 words.
Op-Ed
A place to share your opinion on topics related to the Writergrrls quarterly theme. Feel free
to rant, wax poetic, sing praises, or scratch an itch. All we ask is that you do so
within limits -- generally, about 500 words.
Reviews
Wanted! Reviews of books, products, music, et al. The item to be reviewed should be related,
albeit loosely, to the Writergrrls' quarterly theme. For example, if the theme is creativity
and you liked the way your carrot sticks were arranged on the plate at Café Flora, by all
means, send us a review. Generally, the word limit for reviews is 500 words.
Advice
An open environment where questions are fielded regarding any and all aspects of writing, be
they personal or professional. In some instances, the response will be written by one of the
Opinion section’s editors. In others, depending on the topic of the question, a guest writer
will help you out.
Membership
This section is divided into four parts:
Member Spotlight
This is a focus piece on individual members. A writer interviews the member and tells her
story as it relates to Writergrrls: her professional and personal writing and editing,
career path, ambitions, creative activities. It also examines what she gains from being a
Writergrrls member. Ideal length is 600 to 800 words.
Shared Experience
These articles are follow-ups to each of the monthly Writergrrls members meetings and any
other group events. The presenter is invited to provide their own article based on their
presentation. If they cannot or do not want to do this, a writer attends the event and
produces a report. This article should include links to supporting or background information.
Ideal length is 600 to 800 words.
Beyond the Zine
Blow your own trumpets! This section summarizes events, announcements and achievements involving
Writergrrls members.
Professional announcements might include:
- a book or article published
- a new job or promotion
- a company launch involving the member
Personal announcements might include:
- a book reading or exhibition
- a performance or concert
- participation in a charity event
If it involves you, we want to hear about it. Members are invited to submit brief details,
including any relevant links, with a word count of between 200 and 300 words. Submissions
will be compiled and summarized by a Membership section editor.
Steering Committee News
This will summarize the work being carried out by the Writergrrls Steering Committee and
will be written by SC members.
Editorial Guidelines
Please read this information carefully and make sure your
submissions fit with the guidelines.
Format for Submissions
Articles should be submitted as a Word document. If you do not have Word, submit articles in a
plain text document.
If your document requires special formatting (for example, text in color other than black or
the inclusion of images), please explain in a brief note at the top of the document. An editor
will contact you if they need further clarification.
The process for submitting articles and ideas is described below.
Copyright and Author Responsibilities
Seattle Writergrrls will have full rights for editing and rewriting of articles and/or submissions as necessary. Seattle
Writergrrls reserves the right to not display or post any submissions we deem inappropriate
or unacceptable. No age, gender, race, or geographical limitations of any sort will be imposed. To be eligible, submissions must come from members of Seattle
Writergrrls.
By submitting material to Seattle Writergrrls, authors agree that Seattle Writergrrls can display, modify, transmit,
distribute, or delete your content without needing prior or further consent from you. Submissions may be removed at any
time by the sole discretion of Seattle Writergrrls. Authors who submit their works,
material, artwork, graphics, ideas, or content to us retain their copyrights and grant Seattle Writergrrls limited permission to publish said works on the Web,
revocable at any time by either party. Authors also certify that this material is their own original material and does not
violate any copyrights. All eligible submissions will be considered.
Links
Authors are asked to be careful about the links included in any piece of work presented to assure accuracy and
appropriateness. If reciprocal links will be included, please advise the Group Editors. Promotion of your work published in
the Zine is encouraged.
Bibliographies and/or Quotes
Authors are required to document quotes. Bibliographies are not required, but can be included.
How to Submit Your Articles and Ideas
1. Read the information on:
2. Using this information, make any necessary changes to your submission.
3. Add to your submission:
- Your name
- Your e-mail address
- Your by-line (how you want your published credit to appear)
- A brief description of yourself to be published under the by-line, including your
e-mail address and URLs if you want them included
4. Add to your submission:
Questions and Comments
If you have questions about Zine content, please contact the relevant Group Editors at
the e-mail addresses in 4 above.
If you have other interests in the Zine such as editing, proofing or tagging, or would just
like to be more involved in planning the zine, you can join the Zine team.
If you have general questions about the Zine, please contact the Facilitating Editor:
writergrrlszine-owner@yahoogroups.com
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