Nonfiction Guidelines
The focus of Calliope is on writing. Nonfiction should address information that
writers would find helpful or instructional in honing their craft. Articles on
subjects other than writing are seldom considered. Brief pieces that fit our
ongoing columns are the easiest to place. The columns include:
· Markets
- a listing of markets that encourage new writers.
· Book
Reviews - reviews of writing-related books and magazines.
· Conference
Tidbits - review of conference or workshop with lessons learned.
·
Bulletin Board - listing of recent publication credits.
We’d like to hear where our subscribers are
getting published and any experiences related to publication (timely
acceptance, editorial feedback,
etc.)
Longer articles are also in demand. Check recent issues to see what
subscribers are looking for. Generally, any information on getting published is
in demand. Personal experiences are high on the list of good article material.
How to Submit Your Nonfiction
Following professional conventions is always a plus. Here are a few
that are encouraged:
1. Manuscripts must be typed, double-spaced, on 8-1/2 x11”
paper, one side only. Electronic
submissions are
accepted as e-mail attachments in either Word (.doc) or rich-text
(.rtf) format.
2. Be sure to include your name, address, phone number, and
word count on the top of the first page.
All other pages
should have a page number and either your name or a part of the
title in the upper
corner of each page
(you pick--right or left. I don’t care, just be consistent.) Include
a cover letter
telling me
something about yourself, your publication credits, your writing
interests, etc. Publication
credits make
absolutely no difference to your chances of getting published. In
fact, if you have a
regular column
in the Wall Street Journal, I’m going to be awfully curious about
why you’re even
submitting an
article to Calliope. A short author’s blurb will appear at the end
of each piece.
3. Always include a SASE (that’s an envelope large enough for
whatever you want back, with the
appropriate postage already stuck to it or coupons for
returns outside the U.S.) If you don’t want
your manuscript back, say so on the top of the first
page. “Disposable” or some other phrase will
work. Even if you don’t want your ms. back, send SASE
just in case there’s a rejection note to
mail your way. All
the editors at Calliope offer constructive criticism or at least a
reason if a piece
is rejected. No
SASE, no feedback.
4. Allow about four weeks for a response. Most of the time it
will get to you sooner, but the editors
are unpaid volunteers.
Send Nonfiction, Letters, Fillers, and Money to:
Calliope
5975 W. Western Way
PMB 116Y
Tucson, AZ 85713
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