Berkshire Writers Room Accepting Submissions For Pathways Publication
The Berkshire Writers Room will accept Literary Submissions beginning May 19 through July 31 for the Second Edition of Pathways: A Journal of Literature and Art to be published in September 2008.General Submission Guidelines For Pathways: A Journal Of Literature & Art
Who may submit work for consideration
Pathways: A Journal of Literature & Art now accepts submissions from writers living anywhere in the United States with affiliations or connections to the Berkshires.
What may you submit
Entries will be accepted in the following genres: short or flash fiction, creative non-fiction (essays and memoirs), CYA (children/young adult) literature written by or for young adults and children, poetry, plays/scripts. Note: previously published works and simultaneous submissions not accepted.
How long your entries may be
Prose entries may contain up to 1000 words. Poems are not limited as to number of lines but should have a maximum line of 65 characters. Full length plays or screenplays may be submitted; the editor will select excerpts of up to 1000 words. Note: Script excerpts or scenes are not acceptable submissions.
When to send your submissions
Literary submissions for the second edition of Pathways (to be published in September of 2008) may be submitted from May15-July 31 of 2008 only.
What to include with your literary entries
1. a cover letter which includes the titles of your submissions with a short synopsis (1 paragraph), and an explanation of your connection to the Berkshires; a short bio
2. a cover sheet (see below) for each prose entry or group of poems;
5. NO hard copy will be accepted, all entries must be emailed to smack@berkshirecc.edu. The letter, cover sheet and submissions may be contained in the body of the email or sent as WORD attachments; or CD (formatted for PC not Mac). Disk must be labeled with the author's name and title(s) of work(s). Note: Disks will not be returned unless proper SASE (with correct amount of postage) is included.
How to prepare your entries
1. Type all submissions in 12-point font (Times New Roman or Arial only), 1½ inch or double spaced.
2. Number the pages, and put the title of the work on each page.
3. Do NOT include the author's name on the manuscript itself. (May include no more than 2 short story submissions (1000 words) or 3 flash fiction-no more than 250 words; 3 short-shorts (up to 500 words.)
5. Start each poem on a new page (This is a MUST). (May include up to 3 poems)
6. The following information should be included on your cover sheet:
· the author's name, address, phone number, and email address
· the title(s) of the work(s)
· the genre (especially important for prose entries)
· the approximate word count
· the author's bio (70 words or less)
· if you are under the age of 17, please include your age and grade level. Permission from parents/guardian will be required in the event work is chosen for publication. Please include parent/guardian contact information.
Where to send your entries
Email to : smack@berkshirecc.edu or mail CD's to: The Berkshire Writers Room, Attn: Pathways Editor, 1350 West Street, Pittsfield, MA, 01201.
Note: Hardcopy submissions will not be accepted.
When you will be notified of acceptance
Prior to publication authors will be notified whether or not their work has been accepted for publication. Note: Receipt of the entries themselves will not be acknowledged. Authors whose work is accepted will receive one copy of the 2nd edition, and may order additional copies at 10% less than membership cost. We suggest you check out our publication prior to submitting and see what we are looking for in our pieces. You can order a copy by sending $7.50 to the above address.
For questions or a hardcopy of the submission guidelines please email: smack@berkshirecc.edu or call 413.236.2191
