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E-Magazine Submission Guidelines

1.      Font is 12-point Times New Roman. 
2.      5,000 word limit. No exceptions.
3.      All submissions will have 1.15 spacing between sentences.
4.      Except for the first paragraph after a scene break, indent all paragraphs 3” using the tab; not the space bar.
5.      All submissions will be edited for grammar, punctuation, and spelling prior to being submitted.
6.      Short stories, flash fiction, poetry, essays, excerpts from member’s books and artwork are allowed.
7.      Photos/artwork will be 300 dpi. Photos embedded in a story will be no larger than 2x3/3x2 inches, while photos/artwork submitted as individual items will be 6x8 or 4x6.
8.      Photos of people not Club members must be accompanied by a release to publish.
9.      Stories with adult content/language cannot be overly graphic and must declare it at submission.
10.  SUBMISSION DEADLINE FOR THE AUGUST ISSUE IS JUNE 30TH.
11.  Stories/articles containing religious or political commentary should not seek to convert anyone.
12.  Material that does not meet our baseline standard of quality will be returned for revision.
13.  Publication is on a first come, first served basis.
14.  The first eight (8) story titles and author's names will appear on the magazine's front cover. 
15.  Free speech is respected but ad hominin  attacks on people in general will not be tolerated.
16.  Stories that do not conform to the guidelines will be returned to the author for correction. 
17.  Include a short author’s bio, a small profile photo, and your branch name with your submission.
18.  Submissions should be emailed to: [email protected]. ​
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