Kaleidoscope magazine for disabled writers & artists

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Kaleidoscope magazine for disabled writers & artists

http://www.udsakron.org/kaleidoscope.htm

Exploring the Experience of Disability

through Literature and the Fine Arts

Guidelines for Submission

Kaleidoscope Magazine has a creative focus that examines the

experiences of disability through literature and the fine arts.

Unique to the field of disability studies, this award-winning

publication expresses the experiences of disability from the

perspective of individuals, families, healthcare professionals, and

society as a whole. The material chosen for Kaleidoscope challenges

and overcomes stereotypical, patronizing, and sentimental attitudes

about disability. Although content always focuses on a particular

aspect of disability, writers with and without disabilities are

welcome to submit their work.

The criteria for good writing apply: effective technique, thought-

provoking subject matter, and in general, a mature grasp of the art

of story-telling. Writers should avoid using offending language and

always put the person before the disability.

Kaleidoscope is published twice a year, in January with a submission

deadline of August 1, and in July with a submission deadline of March

1.

Gail Willmott, Editor-in-chief

701 South Main Street

Akron, OH 44311-1019

Phone: 330-762-9755

Fax: (330) 762-0912

Email: kaleidoscope@...

Kaleidoscope accepts:

Non-fiction – articles relating to the arts, both literary and

visual, interviews, or personal accounts—5,000 words maximum/double

spaced.

Fiction — Short stories with a well-crafted plot and engaging

characters—5,000 words maximum/double spaced.

Poetry – Poems that have strong imagery, evocative language – six

poems maximum.

Book reviews – Reviews that are substantive, timely, powerful works

about publications in the field of disability and/or the arts. The

writer's opinion of the work being reviewed should be clear. The

review should be a literary work in its own right – 5,000 words

maximum/double spaced.

Visual arts – Art of all media, from watercolor and charcoals to

collage and sculpture; six to twelve works maximum. We accept black

and white glossy photos, 35mm slides, or color photos. Any art

submitted digitally must be in a high-resolution (minimum of

300dpi) .tif format converted to CMYK (we cannot guarantee color

accuracy of RGB files) or grayscale to ensure the best print quality.

The photos should have minimal background with the art as the main

focus. Include captions on the photos stating the size, medium, and

title of work.

Publishing information

Considers unsolicited material (always include SASE)

Accepts simultaneously published work

Acknowledges receipt in two weeks

Rejects or accepts within six months

Reserves right to minor editing without author's approval;

substantive editing with approval

Payment information

Payment is made upon publication and varies from $10 to $125.

Contributors receive two complimentary copies of the magazine.

Copyright reverts to author upon publication.

Subscription rates:

One year - 2 issues/$10

Two year - 4 issues/$18

Add $8 for international, $5 for Canadian (U.S. funds only) for

postage and handling. Remit in U.S. funds only.

All subscriptions will be billed. Please contact Kaleidoscope at

(330) 762-9755, ext. 242, or email mshiplett@... for

institutional rates and volume discounts.