Deadline: 15 April 2013 (issue 2), 1 June 2013 (queer issue)
As/Us is a space to showcase the creative literary expressions and scholarly work of both emerging and established women writers from around the world. We are interested in publishing works by underrepresented writers particularly Indigenous women and women of color.
We are open to works that span a variety of topics – work that challenges conventions and aesthetics either on a narrative or formal level, work with purpose, vision, and something at stake. Send us work that you think deserves a space in the world!
We are currently OPEN for submissions. The reading period for Issue 2 is February 1, 2013 through April 15, 2013.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
As Us accepts original and previously unpublished works by Indigenous women and women of color. Simultaneous submissions are allowed but please inform us immediately if your piece is accepted elsewhere for publication. As Us accepts poetry, spokenword, creative nonfiction, fiction, academic essays, and more. If you have some innovative work or want to send us other genres, feel free to send it. We are looking for writing that moves us in some capacity whether that be on a craft, emotional, or story level.
ALL submissions should be in 12 pt Times New Roman, typed, paginated, and should include your name, address, phone number, and email address in the header of each page.
For international submissions: Please include your writing in your language along with an English translation.
- Poetry: please send us 3-5 poems.
- Fiction: No more than 7,000 words.
- Creative Nonfiction: No more than 7,000 words.
- Academic Essays: No more than 7,000 words.
- Spokenword: please send up 1-3 pieces. You may also include an audio or video of your work as well.
- Reviews: If you have a review of a book written by an Indigenous author or a woman of color whose work you feel needs to be promoted we are definitely interested. Email as.us.journal@gmail.com for queries.
Email submissions to as.us.journal@gmail.com.
Response time is typically 1-3 months.
- Include name and genre in the subject line. (First Name Last Name – Poetry / Fiction / etc)
- Include a brief cover letter with a short biographical statement (including your Indigenous affiliation or cultural heritage) with each submission.
FORTHCOMING THEME ISSUES: Guest Editor Samantha Erin Tetangco will be guest editing this summer’s Queer online issue. Submissions for this issue will open June 1, 2013.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For queries/ submissions: as.us.journal@gmail.com
Website: http://asusjournal.org