The QueerCentric a digital publication/magazine provides our readers a means of communication, education, news and entertainment pertinent to the Out and Proud Community in the Inland Northwest and beyond.
Each issue of The QueerCentric a digital publication/magazine is assigned a theme. While we solicit submissions related to each theme, we also include a variety of alternate content. Should your contribution be accepted for publication, it would be utilized in a current or future issue. Consideration is given to thematic relevance and space limitation.
The QueerCentric a digital publication/magazine seeks to be a quality publication. We retain the right to edit for content, length, grammar, spelling, and accuracy. MLA formatting and style guidelines should be followed and all material should be properly cited. The QueerCentric a digital publication/magazine reserves the right to refuse or accept submissions. Please bear in mind that our editors are experienced, professional people who will do their best to retain your unique voice and show your work to its best advantage. Submissions should be in .doc format and any correspondence should be sent to Editor@thequeercentric.com.
In the event there is a disagreement regarding any finalized work, we reserve the right to reject the article for publication.
We will consider the following proposals and submissions:
Informational Article (100 to 400 words)
Standard Articles (500 to 700 words)
Feature Articles (2,000 to 4,000)
Press Releases
Investigative Journalism
Interviews
Event Coverage
Human Interest
Opinion Pieces
Reviews (Book, Concert, Movie, Performing Arts, Restaurant and Theater)
Poetry
Fictional Series
Advice Column
Gossip Column
Topics of interest would include, but are not limited to the following as they apply to our readers:
Politics
Health (Medical, Mental, Physical and Spiritual)
Sexuality
Relationships
Philosophy
History
Celebrities
Fashion
Sports
Travel & Leisure
Deadlines:
Digital publication 20 of every month
Website submissions Mondays by 3:00pm Pacific Standard Time zone every week
Weekend submission Fridays by 3:00 pm Pacific Standard Time zone every week
Editing Assistance Available
Requests for assistance with editing, proofreading, constructive feedback, or specialized layouts will be considered. Submitting your work earlier in the deadline schedule would allow us to determine if there is enough time, resources and staffing available to accommodate you.
Compensation
The QueerCentric a digital publication/magazine does not pay for submissions. That being said, there are many non-monetary benefits to being associated with our publication including:
• professional writing experience
• professional editing and layout services
• constructive feedback to hone your personal style
• increased internet presence
• professional networking
• increased visibility in the Out and Proud Community
We suggest including your business and social networking links with submissions. In this way, readers can find you in other places and perhaps support your other business endeavors as well. Line-backs, tweets, and other social network communications go a very long way. As you support the magazine, the magazine will support you.
Artwork Required with Written Submissions
Every submission must come with a graphic related to your article (e.g., a head shot of the author, illustrations, digital photographic images, or cartoon panels).
The QueerCentric a digital publication/magazine reserves the right to layout submissions with graphics of our own choosing regardless of suggestions, in keeping with our dynamic needs and current themes.
Please note that every photograph or illustration with an article must be credited. A release must be signed by the person or party responsible for objects not open to public photography such as special museum items. In addition, to avoid legal complications and embarrassing situations, please alert us to any purchase of your work by other publications.
Include with each submission all relevant contact information, such as the artist’s name, mailing address, daytime telephone, fax number, and e-mail address if available. Digital submissions must be no less than 150 dpi and no more than 600 dpi. File types accepted – jpg, pdf, psd, eps and png. All other file types will not work with our formatting and will be rejected.
Stand-alone Artwork
With or without manuscript, feel free to submit digital illustrations that are in accordance with the magazine’s direction and style. Image submissions that go along with written stories and articles will be used in conjunction with the stories and articles. Images or illustrations not pertaining to stories or articles, but go along with magazine themes, will be used as needed to accent or prove a point of any story or article.
We look for pictures that capture and/or detail the diversity of LGBT life and culture, including images of everyday life, landscapes, people, architecture, art, festivals, and so on.
Send artwork submissions to editor@thequeercentric.com or call 509/262-8073 with questions.
Effective 1 January 2022. The Publisher reserves the right to change these policies at any time.