WAQ provides readers with contemporary examples of the work of women creators and, therefore, seeks submissions by women only. We do not wish to publish work that exclusively addresses the experience or concept of womanhood. Furthermore, it is not necessary for the subject matter of work submitted to pertain to womanhood at all. The best way to find out what we do like is to pick up a copy of WAQ here: www.vivacepress.com/waq.
Please read the genre-specific guidelines listed below before submitting.
Short Story (doc, docx, txt, rtf, wpf)
Guidelines:
- Please submit no more 8,000 words.
- Submissions should be 12 pt and double-spaced.
- Clearly label each page with page numbers and your contact information.
Poetry (doc, docx, txt, rtf, wpf)
Please note: poetry submissions of multiple poems should be uploaded as one file.
Guidelines:
- Please submit no more than six poems at a time.
- Submissions should be 12 pt font and single-spaced.
- Clearly label each page with page numbers and your contact information.
Art (jpg, zip, tiff)
Guidelines:
- Submit no more than 10 images.
- All submissions must be clearly titled.
- In your cover letter, please include a description of materials used in your work and an artist statement.
Essay (pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf, wpf)
Guidelines:
- Please submit no more 6,000 words.
- Submissions should be 12 pt and double-spaced.
- Clearly label each page with page numbers and your contact information.
Interview (doc, docx, txt, rtf, wpf)
Guidelines:
- Please submit no more 5,000 words.
- Submissions should be 12 pt and double-spaced.
- Clearly label each page with page numbers and your contact information.
Review (doc, docx, txt, rtf, wpf)
Music, films, books, performances, and art exhibitions
Guidelines:
- Please submit no more 3,000 words.
- Submissions should be 12 pt and double-spaced.
- Clearly label each page with page numbers and your contact information.
Contact Information:
For inquiries: wia@umsl.edu
For submissions: click here
Website: http://www.vivacepress.com/waq.html
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