To
be considered for Publication
Speculative fiction featuring Pagan/fantasy themes including
short stories, poems, and line art. Integrate “how
to …” ideas with creative expression. Imaginative
thought is emphasized – “daily” subject
matter expressed in magickal circumstance will be given
priority. Also, think seasonally when submitting. Articulate
your muse in context with your spirituality and practice.
Be inspirational, be clever. Any tradition involving
Paganism, (traditions, rituals), incorporated into real
world settings are encouraged. Integrate a Pagan lifestyle
with contemporary issues facing and concerning Pagans.
Be educational and be creative -- stress who we are
as individuals yet show that we're not different. For
example, write about topics that show tolerance and
understanding between Pagans and non-Pagans.
No
science fiction. No essays or opinion articles.
Poems
Attach Word doc or Rtf format file, Times Roman, 12
pt. NO paper submissions. Prefer email for communication.
Short
Stories
Attach Word doc or Rtf format file, Times Roman, 12
pt. NO paper submissions. Prefer email for communication.
Novel
Excerpts (600-1000 words)
Submit
a chapter or excerpt that has enough of the plot or
a sub-plot to arouse interest in reading your novel.
Attach Word doc or Rtf format file, Times Roman, 12
pt. NO paper submissions. Prefer email for communication.
Submission
- prefer electronic, but will accept material submitted
on CD
Email:
joan@rowanpress.com
Open
Submission Deadlines
Payment
Your
email/website information and brief (1-2 sentences)
biography will
also appear if you so choose.
Copyright
We reserve one-time rights only. Your work belongs to
you.
Editing
Grammar and spelling errors, sentence structure, clarity
of meaning, space considerations/length -- material
will be edited.
