Submission Guidlines

phati'tude (which means "emphatic attitude"), founded 1996, is a literary magazine of poetry, fiction and essays by both emerging and established writers of diverse origins whose works exhibit social, political, and cultural awareness. Does not always have to be serious -- humor is welcome (it's good to know we can laugh at ourselves, or that we don't always take others' stupidity seriously). Especially interested in, though not exclusively devoted to, writers of Native and African, Hispanic/Latino, and Asian descent. No specifications on form, length, or style; however, work must be of the highest quality with emphasis on language and verse. No hate poetry, no excessive cursing, cutsey, religious or greeting card stuff. Translations accepted. Also interested in profile pieces on poets/writers. Reviews books of poetry and novels in 500-1,500 words. Open to unsolicited reviews. Send books or galleys for review consideration, Att: Book Reviewer.

phati'tude is an attractive quarterly professionally desktop published, in an 8-1/2 x 11, 120 page format. Press run is 500-1,000 and growing! Send up to 3 poems or 1 fiction piece for consideration. Submissions on 3.5" disk must be IBM-PC compatible, (i.e., WordPerfect, Word, Ami Pro, etc.), or e-mail to phatlitmag@aol.com. Name, address and telephone number on each page, with page numbering and "con't" or "end" noted where applicable; fax submissions accepted. Cover letter required, include biographical background, philosophy and/or poetic principles. Previously published poems OK as along as indicated; no simultaneous submissions. SASE for guidelines not necessary, just send your work. Replies to submissions, 2-4 weeks. Pays 2 copies.

 

Material obtained from phati'tude Literary Magazine's web site at http://members.aol.com/phatlitmag/index.htm (2/8/98)