Submitting 101 ????
I am referring to the Magazine
submitting,
Not the Biblical one,
this could be a whole other post.....
While Cleaning, Clearing, De-junking & Organizing
I have come across lots of My Favorite
Magazines
Cloth Paper Scissors is such a Fun
Creative Magazine
&
Oh Course,
All the
Fabulous
Somerset Studio Winners.....
I have been wanting to Submit work to
both of these Great Publications,
I must admit
It is All a Bit Confusing
So, If it's Confusing to Me, could there be
Others
Who like Me ~ Would Love to
Submit
but
they have some Big
???????'s
on the
whole Process
I am sure Hoping that I will get Lots of You
Wonderful, Fabulous, Talented
Artist ~ Bloggers
Published Peeps
who
will Chime in with
Your
Most Important Hints
regarding
SUBMITTING
Here are a few things that I have always
wondered about:
1.
Is it Best to Send Photos
or
Actual Art Work?
2.
What's Up with the Decorating of the
Mailing Box or Envelope?
[you know you always see those
fancy submissions with Art work on the Packaging - is that
really Necessary]
3.
Do you Submit on a Schedule?
[send in items Only when you think they are needed - or do you send in things for future publishing]
4.
How often do you tend to Submit?
5.
Do you get Your items Back?
[I think I have read about sending a MO to cover costs]
I Have a Dream & I'm Not ashamed to Share It.....
I Want to Be Published
in
2011
How About YOU
so I hope this will Generate some
Buzz around the Blog....
Make sure You include
Your Blog site when Posting, I want everyone to
be able to Visit Your blogs too....
Love the Generous World of the Creative Blogger
Thanks
to
ALL
xox
Oh, Cheryl this is was beyond me or anything I have ever done. I am sure there are plenty of wonderful ladies out there who will be glad to help you!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait until you accomplish this goal!
Hugs- Tete
Hi Cheryl! Well girl, this is a goal of mine too! I have checked out the submissions page of SS and they want you to send in the original artwork. A lady here in town was actually published in SS holidays a while back and she said that you won't get your artwork right back, they might keep it for a different publication. I don't think it is necessary to decorate the box/envelope I think some people just like to do that. So check out the submissions pages of the ones you want to submit to and then look for ongoing or themed submissions. I always think that maybe I could at least get into an ongoing one because by the time I think to look for a deadline, I've missed it. story of my life! HAHA. was that at all helpful? hope so! Good Luck, go for it!!! Theresa xoxo
ReplyDeleteTo all that God has begun a good work...ALL will be answered for good!!!
ReplyDeleteCheryl you totally deserve it! I really hope it happens!!!
ReplyDeleteI have been published in Somerset Studio a couple of times and will be in the next issue that is coming out as well as the SEW Somerset that comes out tomorrow. I look on the submissions page and if one of the "calls for art" sparks an idea then I go for it and usually get it in just under the wire for the deadline. I didn't follow a "call for art for the SEW Somerset, I just sent it.
ReplyDeleteI once submitted just a photo and never heard a word so I think sending the actual work is better. I send return postage and have gotten my items back but it takes a while. I also adhere to their rules for marking everything so they can identify who it belongs to. I have never decorated the shipping box because I'm always sending it off at the last minute!
You can do it - good luck!!