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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@udsakron.org
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.
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Kaleidoscope Magazine with state tax dollars to encourage
economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all
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Calls for Submission
Art & Excerpts
Kaleidoscope index
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