Our first issue is themed The First Draft -- the seed of an idea that evolved into something bigger than you, the first stages of life before metamorphosis and however else you want to look at it and be inspired by the theme. Artists, photographers, fiction writers, and poets we welcome your first drafts and unfinished works along with a short essay on your creative process and bio.
We also have a special section on Women & Work -- how far have we come, what's the reality of the commitments, sacrifices and choices that many women still have to make in the workplace and at home with family at every stage of life? How has our social sphere changed -- we're looking for European women, Latin America, US stories, and Asia and Africa as well. Submit your essay, commentary, fiction piece and tell us your story -- man or woman. We have a few slots for our "community" section where we select from the best work submitted and will notify you upon receipt. Also looking for humorists on the subject.
We're also in need of the following:
Fiction, Poetry, Art & Photography: We publish a select number of fiction, poetry, art works and photo journal stories in each issue. We encourage your submissions as fleshed out as possible, with a max of 1200 words along with a bio. Essays and Commentary also welcome. Photographers please submit your photo journal, along with a brief description to us at a max of 6-8 images.
Fashion: Talented fashion features writers who pine for the days of Holly Brubach, Sally Singer, Dodie Kazanjian, Suzy Menkes and long form fashion writing where one could wax poetic about couture, Ready to Wear and the designers behind the art and craft. Short form fashion reporters who can work on assignment also welcome. Stylists please pitch us your stories, along with proposed photographer, location, and page count. We prefer fleshed out ideas for fashion sittings. Must have previously published (in print fashion magazine) sittings work to apply.
Literary Features & Culture: Looking for uber-talented literary features editor and literary writers who can edit fiction, poetry, and long-form reportage. English majors a plus and previous print, literary or national newspaper experience a plus. Writers who can cover on assignment the art gallery world and contemporary art, write about indie films and documentaries, indie music, interview artists about their work, and write about the book world and its authors -- please submit your ideas for interviews and reviews for the Sept/October issue. Also looking for talented poised and polished interview writers who have been previously published in print.
Humorists & Travel Writers: Please submit your story pitches with an excerpt of 200 words.
Home/Architecture/Design: Passionate interior designers with engaging writing or architecture majors who have an interest in interviewing and profiling interesting projects.
Beauty Writers: We're looking for long form reporters who can write intelligently about beauty from a philosophical and cultural standpoint as well as report on trends in health and on the fashion runway. Interview writers and profile writers a plus.
Contributing Correspondents, Photographers & On Assignment Writers: We're looking for talented, charismatic reporters who can serve as ambassadors for us in the following cities - Paris, London, Seville, Barcelona, Milan, Sydney/Melbourne, Hong Kong, Tokyo, pitching us interesting interviews, profiles, new restaurants, store openings, design/home/architecture and cultural, social trends each month.
For all essay, fiction, poetry and first person story submissions please reply through our online form: http://www.thebmlproject.com/contribute-collaborate/
All others please send your bio and resume through to us.
Location: New York City
Compensation: Freelance salary commensurate with experience and previously published works
Contact Information:
For inquiries: job-acn8q-2486031929@craigslist.org
For submissions: job-acn8q-2486031929@craigslist.org or http://www.thebmlproject.com/contribute-collaborate/
Website: http://www.thebmlproject.com
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