Our focus is the DIY crafty community with a craftivism edge.
Contributors receive a byline with a website address, and a complimentary copy of the issue in which the contribution appears.
Articles
What we want:
DIY Projects with pictures (approximately 300-600 word articles, 2-5 clear pictures of the process and the final product), preferably projects that have not been overdone (i.e. Marble Magnets).
Personal essays that deal with your craft, your crafty life, craft ethics, the craft community or other crafty topic (600 words or less)
Interviews with crafty visionaries, indie crafters, or influencers (preferably somewhat known in crafty circles) (600-1000 words)
News/Feature stories of crafters doing something notable or craftivism-related
Seasonal crafty content (Sept/Oct issue is coming up, so something fall-related)
Fun Crafty Activities (Example: Summer issue Word Find, Craft MASH game)
Crafty and Indie Business Articles
What we don't want:
Poetry
Explicit Adult Content
An article about you/your shop, written by you -- Shameless Self Promotion
An article/project that copies someone else's project or style
We will accept completed articles or article pitches with a writing sample. There is no pay at this time, but you will receive a byline with your web address and a complimentary copy of the zine. Also, you may have an opportunity to write more for us!
Format:
Save as .doc, .rtf, or .txt
Font: Arial, size 9
Spacing: Single
Begin with article title (clever headline is better!), then "By YOUR NAME, your web address"
Example: Local Trumps Organic By Jean Railla, getcrafty.com
Begin each paragraph with a tab, no spaces between paragraphs
Save with your last name, article title as file name (example: smith_working_from_home.doc)
Include your name, email, snail mail address at end of article
We are looking for a wide variety of illustrations. If you are interested in illustrating for us, please send a message of inquiry along with links to some examples.
Illustrations can be any style or media, but should work well when printed in black and white. Desired resolution is 300 dpi and acceptable file formats are .jpg, .tif, and photoshop files.
We are willing to look at your existing illustrations for use in the zine, but are more interested in custom illustrations that compliment our content specifically.
Payment at this time is non-monetary. We will give your illustration a credit with your name & web address, along with a complimentary copy of the zine.
Format:
Save as .jpg, .bmp, .pdf, .tif at 300 dpi
If graphic is black & white, save as Grayscale graphic
Save with your last name, illustration name as file name (example: smith_working_from_home.jpg)
