Great News for Local Writers

Definitely Superior is in the publishing game!

Definitely Superior Art Gallery is excited to announce that we have received new Ontario Arts Council (OAC) funding to be a new publishing house in order to recognize the quality and encourage the development of writers and artists in Northwestern Ontario.

Thus, the gallery will now be able to pay artist fees for submissions accepted into our professional publications, and all our publications will be distributed both regionally and nationally (incl. being deposited at Library and Archives Canada). Further info will be announced at our Publishing House Launch Party (including the launch of the 1st issues of "Die Active" & "Squeeze" Zines) on Sat. Dec. 12th-Invite to be sent separately.

“FUEL” Book Anthology ~ Submission Guidelines:

Definitely Superior Art Gallery is seeking submissions for a new Book Anthology with the theme and title, FUEL. The anthology will focus on writing that constitutes, like a force of nature in power and effect, that which excites, illuminates and transforms, thus making an elemental expression upon the reader. We welcome contributions from throughout Northwestern Ontario and its diverse communities while maintaining the highest standards of artistic excellence and aptitude. An editorial board (made up of volunteers from our diverse literary community) decides which submissions to accept, while the gallery finances the book and oversees the publishing process. With new OAC funding, submissions accepted by FUEL will now be paid a professional artist fee.

The Book Anthology, FUEL, will cover a broad range of topics from contemporary to traditional to experimental writing including: poetry, short prose -fiction/non-fiction (not historical non-fiction), ephemera, socio-political commentary, and content far enough outside of the mainstream to be prohibitive of inclusion in more traditional media.

Submission Eligibility:

Living in OR former resident of Thunder Bay or Northwestern Ontario. (Former residents are eligible to submit, but are asked to indicate how long they lived in Thunder Bay, when they moved away, and what current connections they have with the community. Residency limits apply.)

Members of the editorial committee are welcome to submit works, and their submissions will be reviewed in accordance with the conflict of interest policy (i.e. they will not be involved in making decisions on their own submissions).


Submission Requirements:

No more than 2 submissions, with author name on each submission, and a total submission length of no more than 4 pages (standard letter size/minimum 10 pt. font). Please do not submit originals. Email submissions must be submitted as an attachment, saved in Rich Text Format.
Include, in the body of your email [or on separate page if submitting by hard copy], YOUR FULL CONTACT INFO (i.e. your name, mailing address, email address & phone number), a LIST OF TITLES FOR ALL SUBMITTED WORKS, information about your RESIDENCY in Northwestern Ontario (see submission eligibility above), and a 25-word BIOGRAPHY re) your writing/arts/general background.

Please Note:

Submission is no guarantee of publication. Submissions will not be accepted past the deadline. Meeting submission eligibility/requirements, including sufficient contact info is important, so please double-check your submission and let us know if you have any questions. Considerable effort is made to carefully review your submission, so it may take several months to make a decision on your submission (letters of reply will be sent).

How to submit:

...email to: anthologybbp@tbaytel.net [*each gallery publication has its own email, please do not combine submissions for different publications into the same email*]

...or drop off at: Definitely Superior Art Gallery (open Tues-Sat/12-6pm),

...or mail to: Definitely Superior Art Gallery, 250 Park Ave, Suite 101, PO Box 21015, Thunder Bay, ON; P7A 8A9. [*no submissions by facebook please*]

Please address your submission to:

ATTN: Rick Fedorick, Editor, FUEL Anthology

The deadline is Wed. Dec. 30/09.

Questions?

Please contact: Renee Terpstra, Managing Editor, Definitely Superior Art Gallery

[P: 807-344–3814 / E: anthologybbp@tbaytel.net / *no questions by facebook please*]



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