February Reminders
As we’re officially settled into the new year, we’re writing with some reminders and updates regarding submissions, genres, and more.
PUBLIC AFFAIRS SUBMISSIONS ARE OPEN
For both in-print and blog-only publication.
FOR PRINT: One essay per submission, with a maximum of 20 pages or 7,500 words. Please include your name and contact information on the first page. We encourage page numbers.
FOR BLOG: Up to 1,000 words. Please include a short bio and up to three photos which you have permission to publish which accompany the piece. Photo essays and hybrid work that combines text with graphics also welcome.
WORKING TITLES IS BACK
Our e-book series, for digital publication through Kobo, Amazon, and Weightless Books.
Accepting manuscripts from 7,000 - 25,000 words, as well as work that integrates visual and interactive elements unique to digital platforms.
NEW INTERVIEW SERIES + Our Winter Special Issue
We’ve been adapting our 10 Questions series into a new, more dynamic interview series.
From our Special Winter issue on INCARCERATION & FAMILY, we have readings from J. D. Mathes and Mae Ellen-Marie Wissert, a Q&A with Michael Fischer, and a creative nonfiction piece on craft from Benjamin Frandsen. Next week, we have two authors reading and talking about one another’s poems: stay tuned!
Be sure to grab a copy of this issue to read more by these authors (or: start a subcription and receive a copy for free).
CONTRIBUTOR PUBLICATIONS + EVENTS
If you’re a past contributor with a recent or upcoming full-length publication or event, please email us massrev@external.umass.edu so we can include you in our next announcement.
Wishing you all a happy, safe, and warm February.