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[nostamj]

I have decided that the time and conditions are right to go forward with something I have dreamed of doing for more than a decade.

I'm going to edit/publish a literary/opinion journal. I will bring 20 years of professional experience in graphic design, typesetting and magazine/newspaper production to the project.

Initially, at least, I will publish the journal through my cafepress store (which means I will have virtually no 'up front' costs). The first volume will be in a 5x8 format, saddle-stitched or perfect-bound with full color front/back covers.

*preliminary* cover designs:



What am I looking for?

Poetry, short fiction, rants, satire, cartoons (must work in B/W format), reviews of current books, brief essays.

I want to stay away from very LONG pieces so that readers can get through one or two pieces during a commute, a lunch break, etc.

Stay away from stories/themes that have a short 'shelf life.' Submissions do NOT have to focus solely on partisan politics, international, environmental, cultural issues are also welcome.

PLEASE DO NOT POST SUBMISSIONS ON THIS THREAD

Send submissions, or a query with writing sample to: [e-mail] I will respond as quickly as possible.

I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE IT IF YOU WOULD REPOST THIS ON OTHER BOARDS OR CIRCULATE IT TO WRITERS GROUPS, ETC. THIS IS NOT PLANNED TO BE A DU-EXCLUSIVE PROJECT.

I hope to put together the "Inagural" edition to appear in January. If the project is successful, I will pursue distributing copies to indy bookstores and other outlets and may decide to move production out of cafepress and into a more 'legit' option.

Payment will be contributor's copies and contributors will have the option of purchasing additional copies at cost.

PLEASE KICK. Thanks!

[nostamj]

1. kick

[immoderate]

2. Kick

I'm thinking...:think:

--IMM

[babylonsister]

3. Good luck with this! Kick!

[nostamj]

5. thanks! already getting submissions

PLEASE PASS THIS AROUND IF YOU CAN!

[Blue_Tires]

4. ttt

[nostamj]

6. kick!

[nostamj]

7. evening kick!

[nostamj]

8. please pass this on to any writer groups

you know of. or PM me with info and I'll follow up.

[nostamj]

9. post-holiday kick

[proud patriot]

10. I'll see if I can come up with something

:hi:

[DemoTex]

11. Kick!

Nostamj, I got my Mandate? Mandate my ass! bumper stickers. They are great. Thanks.

[nostamj]

13. glad to hear that DT!

<knock on wood> I've never had a complaint for any of my cafepress orders. glad you liked the design and thanks for the order!

[NightTrain]

12. Excellent idea!

Keep us posted on your progress, OK? :yourock:

[timtom]

14. Bookmarking this thread.

Judging from your preliminary cover, you certainly seem to know what you're doing. I just might contribute something...

[nostamj]

15. thanks, and please do....

I have done this kind of thing just not quite on my own. one thing I can promise is that it will LOOK pro. that's the (relatively) easy part...

what I need now is pro CONTENT.

[MsConduct]

16. Here's a Good Luck kick! n/t

[nostamj]

17. thanks!