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Fruitslice Submission Guidelines

About Us

Fruitslice exclusively showcases work created by members of the LGBTQA+ community. This commitment to providing a dedicated space where Queer voices are centered is fundamental to our mission. While we maintain this policy, we respect that identity is personal and nuanced; we trust contributors to determine whether they align with our community focus.

Publication Schedule & Submissions

  • Publication Dates: Fruitslice publishes quarterly on the solstices (March, June, September, and December).
  • Submission Windows: We only accept work during the first two weeks of every quarter (January, April, July, and October). Exact dates may vary—please check our website and instagram @thefruitslice for current information.
  • Submission Fee: There is no fee to submit your work.
  • Payment: At this time, we are unable to offer payment for published work. For more information about our long-term goals around compensation, please check our FAQ.

What We're Looking For

  • Theme: All work must engage with our current theme. Themes change for each issue and are open to interpretation. Please double-check our current theme before submitting.
  • Editorial Focus: We welcome a wide range of creative work. For detailed information about the types of content we're most excited to receive, please visit our FAQ section. We especially encourage submissions beyond poetry.
  • Word Limit: We recommend keeping written pieces under 5 pages or under 1500 words.
  • Mediums: We accept all printable mediums. If you're unsure whether your piece fits, feel free to submit.
  • No AI Submissions: We do not accept any AI-generated or AI-assisted work. For more information about this policy, please visit our FAQ section. 

Submission Rules

  • Multiple Submissions: 
    • Authors may submit up to three pieces per genre.
    • Each piece MUST be submitted using an individual submission form.
    • Multiple pieces in one form will be considered as a series.

     

  • Cover Letters are encouraged but not necessary. We appreciate hearing how your work connects to our theme.
  • Proofreading: Please thoroughly proofread your work. Submissions with numerous errors risk rejection as we have limited editing resources.

Format Requirements

For All Submissions

  • File Naming: LastNameFirstName_PieceTitle

Written Work

  • Format: .doc or .docx only (NO PDFs)
  • 12pt font, double-spaced for prose
  • Include a note about how your piece relates to the theme in the Submission Form or in a cover letter

Visual and Hybrid Works

  • Resolution: Minimum 300 DPI for print quality
  • Artist Statements: Optional, around 500 words

For Page Layouts/Spreads Only

  • Dimensions: 
    • Single Page: 5.50" x 8.50" (Trim Size)
    • Spread: 11.00" x 8.50" (Trim Size)

      
     

  • Bleed Area: Extend all edges by 0.13" beyond trim size          
    • Total with bleed (single page): 5.76" x 8.76"
    • Total with bleed (spread): 11.26" x 8.76"

      
     

  • Quiet Area (Safe Zone): 
    • Top: 0.25"
    • Right: 0.25"
    • Bottom: 0.25"
    • Left: 0.25" 

     

  • Gutter: Add at least 0.7" to inner margin for binding

Editorial Process

  • Notification: We confirm receipt immediately.
  • Review Process: Our team reviews submissions on a rolling basis.
  • Response Timeline: First round of responses are typically sent within two days of the submission deadline.
  • Final Decisions: Communicated no later than six weeks before publication.
  • Total Timeline: From submission deadline to publication takes about three months.

Additional Information

  • Compliance: Submissions that disregard these guidelines may be automatically rejected.
  • Questions? Please check our FAQ section first. If you need more help, email us at submissions@thefruitslice.com.

Thank you for considering Fruitslice as a platform for your work!