We are a magazine that showcases compelling, accessible, and culturally relevant work--anything the mainstream is ignoring we are likely into. We seek to offer an authentic reflection of the contemporary, and most importantly, to uplift marginalized peoples in a fascinating and brutally honest way. Bring us your pain, your strength, your passion.
Things to Note:
Please note that Defunkt Magazine requires First Serial Rights on all submissions /all mediums.
We accept simultaneous submissions, but please message us through submittable letting us know immediately if a piece is accepted elsewhere.
We are considering chapbooks of any genre, including visual and mixed media work, that match the theme "Blending." One chapbook will be selected, with the possibility of more depending.
As always, we’re looking to uplift marginalized voices but are happy to read all submissions. We love genre-bending works, material on the human experience, really anything that makes us see the world differently afterwards.
While this round we have a $15 reading fee, waivers are always available upon request. We understand that these are hard times, and so some writers may not be able to afford $15 while others may be able to contribute more. Pay what you can and what you are comfortable with. We are a volunteer-run nonprofit, so the proceeds will go towards ordering books, hiring an artist, and all other costs associated with publishing, so if you're able to donate more, we would really appreciate it as we often have to pay out of pocket to cover costs!
Chapbook Requirements:
- 15,000 words or less preferred, 40 pages max.
- Open to visual/mixed media, mixed media works will undergo an additional editorial/art screening.
- Double spaced, 12pt, Times New Roman or Garamond.
- Includes a cover sheet, acknowledgements, and table of contents (these will not be counted towards your total page count).
- The cover sheet should include your name, address, and contact information (e-mail).
- The acknowledgements section needs to contain a list of journals or magazines that have published pieces from the chapbook you are submitting, if applicable.
We are a small press so publication is a one-time print run of 50 chapbooks. If you are hoping for something more long-term, we suggest submitting elsewhere.
The chosen chapbook(s) will receive the following:
- Author contract
- Full developmental and proofreading edit
- 5 author copies
- $30 advance
- One-time print run, 50 chapbooks total
- 25% royalties, distributed quarterly or until all copies sold
- ISBN and Copyright registration
- A hired artist for the cover
- Book advertising on all social media
- Author interview