SUBMISSIONS
Stretched Out by Ellie Chouinard
FOOLS VOLUME 14 SUBMISSIONS
Print submissions for Fools Magazine Volume 14 are now open and will close on September 30, 2023. We accept submission through Submittable, which you can access through the button above or through this link. See the information below on specific guidelines for submissions.
Form Guidelines:
FOR WRITERS: There is no submission minimum or maximum, but please fill out a separate form for each new piece. No piece for print may exceed 1,000 words. If the maximum word count is met, the editorial team may elect to excerpt the piece or cut the word count, alongside the author. Simultaneous submissions are welcome, but we ask that you contact eicfoolsmag@gmail.com if your submission is published elsewhere. Editors may elect to publish a piece submitted to the print magazine on the website and vice versa. Please do not simultaneously submit the same piece to both web and print!
FOR ARTISTS: There is no submission minimum or maximum; please submit your best stand-alone work whether it be an illustration, a photo story, design/digital work, etc. Do not submit visual pitch drafts through this form. Please submit only high-res files. If you have a work that you need help scanning to submit, contact us at creativefoolsmag@gmail.com before the submission deadline.
Interested in submitting long form work/arts reviews for Fools? Scroll down for information on web submissions!
Please note: our selection process is not blind, given the nature of Fools Mag’s emphasis on collaboration and revision. Please note that Fools Magazine is open to University of Iowa students from any major/area of study, as well as community members of Iowa City. To increase your chances of publication, you should read the content we’ve published in print and online to get a feel for what we like; both are available on foolsmag.com.
Please email questions, comments, or concerns to eicfoolsmag@gmail.com.
WEBSITE SUBMISSIONS
Fools Magazine accepts web submissions on a rolling basis. From written work to multimedia projects to art portfolios, we want to work with you!
Some examples of the kind of writing we like to see on our website include:
Event coverage (plays, concerts, festivals)
Reviews (TV, albums, video games)
Journalism pieces
Creative non-fiction
Long form fiction
… But our website is limitless when it comes to the ways we can publish your work. No matter your idea, we’d love to discuss it with you in order to help you accomplish your vision.
Looking for inspiration? Check out past web pieces here, here, and here.
Please email pitches, questions, or any comments to webfoolsmag@gmail.com.
Considering a longer-form project, creative work, or just starting to think about a piece? Pitch it to us! Pitches are welcome at the email address above.
IF YOU’RE INTERESTED IN WRITING REVIEWS OR COVERING AN EVENT…
Our web platform publishes creative and journalistic work. Local coverage and reviews for books, albums, and movies are always welcomed. If you are interested in covering something in the local Iowa City area, contact Gretchen, and she can hook you up with a press pass!
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact our co-Editors, Marriah and Aspen, in advance at eicfoolsmag@gmail.com.