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IdeaGems ® Publications is a very small press that is still mostly a one-woman show (i.e., as managing editor, I do all the reviewing, editing, layout, printing, assembly, promotion, and distribution of our materials) but that is picking up momentum with its feature publication, Adventures for the Average Woman, a periodical devoted to tales of fact and fiction focusing on mystery and adventure with a little schmaltzy romance sandwiched between the pages. We are particularly dedicated to promoting the written and visual work of unpublished authors and unknown artists whose focus is on women. Granted, we prefer women contributors; however, men are not excluded. Currently, we run serialized mystery and adventure stories (from novels and novellas), serialized true life stories, serialized graphic novels, poetry (any theme), flash fiction, articles (on pretty much any subject as long as it sounds adventurous), and a music review column. In the way of visual arts, we accept digital images of paintings and sculptures. We also have a photo essay page about women on the job or on the road. We do not generally publish articles on women’s issues as we feel there is a plethora of press on these in abundance. IdeaGems ® is more concerned with imagined creativity. Yet we have done the occasional life story on women who have led unusual and extraordinary lives. IdeaGems ® Publications produces the following forms of literary expression: Adventures for the Average Woman – a hardcopy periodical AND e-zine containing serial stories (fact and fiction), serial graphic novels, poetry, flash fiction, articles, and artwork on women-centered experiences and adventures. TorquedTales – an online publication of dark fiction and erotica with occasional nonfiction articles exploring human sexuality and counter culture. (Keep in mind: this is mature material and not pornography.) The Ectomist – an online publications dealing with all things paranormal (still in development). Our submission guidelines are as follow: We will accept any story or article that suits the theme of either publication, Adventures for the Average Woman or TorquedTales. (For sample issues, peruse the web sites or order issues from us at ideagems@aol.com) The key element to any and all submissions is woman-centered adventure. This means the heroines in the story must be dynamic and proactive -- not passive and brooding (well, they can be but as long as they still kick butt and do something about their plight). Acceptable word count is as follows: Flash Fiction: 100 to 500 words Article: 500 to 2,500 words Novel excerpt: up to 3 chapters Short story: 1,500 to 5,000 words Poem: 3 to 50 lines We are not able to review any full-length novels or graphic novels at this time, but you can always send a query and a sample chapter for us to consider. You can submit your complete manuscript with a cover page containing personal contact information (including e-mail address) and word count. Make sure to indicate the publication for which your submission is intended. E-mailed submissions are preferred. If you should send in your manuscript in hardcopy, it should be in a double-spaced word processor or typewriter format printed on one side only. Otherwise, electronic submissions (on disk, CD, or via e-mail) can be single-spaced. Always, always, always, check your grammar and RUN A SPELL CHECK! Don’t forget to comply with these submission standards for snail-mail submissions: a) Double-space. b) Use left-hand page alignment and not the “justify” setting. c) Number all pages and put your last name or your manuscript's title across the top of each page. d) Use white paper and any easily read font. (Avoid fancy script fonts, please.) e) Enclose a Self Addressed Stamped Envelope if you would like your manuscript returned. Keep in mind that our editors have the creative license to alter content to a certain extent in order to make your work (if accepted) fit into the publication format. IdeaGems ® Publications always reserves the right to refuse any manuscript based on content we deem unsuited for our publications. The really good news is: there is absolutely no charge for reading your manuscript. Woo-hoo! Given that we are a small, struggling press whose earnings come from paid subscriptions, some advertising, and our investors’ private bank accounts, we can only accept a limited number of submissions for which we hope to scrape up the dough to pay. Thankfully, many of our authors and artists have been generous to donate their work in return for the free publicity. Update: As always, we are seeking new sponsors and running contests to garner funds for our publishing operation. Once we have a budget to pay folks, we’ll shout it from the rafters! In the meantime, we thank you for your patience and understanding. Oh, yeah, and multiple submissions are accepted. Plus, we do have a release form available so that you can feel secure that you own your work to submit to other publishers or publish yourself. If your work should be accepted, remind us to issue you one! Any questions or comments? E-mail us at ideagems@aol.com or call us at 202-746-5160. (Sorry, no toll free service yet, but we’ll get there one day.) PRIVACY POLICY: IdeaGems ® Publications respects your privacy and will never ever send, sell, or release your e-mail address or other private, personal information to anyone. All data will be used solely by IdeaGems ® Publications for the exclusive purposes of showcasing your talents by publishing your terrific stories and fantastic artwork. Laurie Notch, President and Managing Editor Oct. 11, 2007 |
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