SUBMISSIONS
Stretched Out by Ellie Chouinard
FOOLS VOLUME 16 SUBMISSIONS
Print submissions for Fools Magazine Volume 16 are now open and will close on FEBRUARY 3, 2025 at Midnight CST. We accept submission through a Google form, which you can access through the button above or through this link. QR codes and further information can be found on our social media, @foolsmag, on all platforms. See the information below on specific guidelines for submissions.
Form Guidelines:
FOR WRITERS: Contributors may submit up to 3 total written pieces for consideration; we ask that you submit each submission in separate forms. Genre, form, style, and structure have no requirements or parameters. We encourage contributors to get creative and push boundaries! No piece for print may exceed 3,500 words single-spaced. Please do not include your name in the body of the document. Simultaneous submissions are welcome, but we ask that you contact eicfoolsmag@gmail.com if your submission is published elsewhere.
FOR ARTISTS: Contributors may submit up to 3 total visual pieces for consideration. 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, please include that note in the submission form.
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.
PITCH SUBMISSIONS
FOOLS Magazine accepts pitches for long-form and nonfiction content. From written work to visual content, we want to work with you!
Some examples of the kind of writing we are looking to see in pitches include:
Event coverage (plays, concerts, festivals)
Reviews (TV, albums, video games)
Journalism pieces
Interviews
Iowa City-related pieces
Photo essays, art analysis, etc.
Creative nonfiction
Long form fiction
… But FOOLS 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 foolsmag@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. Please send the pitch in the body of the email and include “PITCH:” in the beginning of the subject line.
IF YOU’RE INTERESTED IN WRITING REVIEWS OR COVERING AN EVENT…
Our platform is looking to publish 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 us at foolsmag@gmail.com, and we can connect you with the right people to make your pieces come to life!
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.