phati'tude Literary Magazine is a new quarterly literary publication designed to present a multicultural array of writers who explore and challenge stereotypes as well as share viewpoints about their culture through prose, poetry and articles. |
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.
phati'tude Literary Magazine
Chimeara Communications, Inc.,
P.O. Box 214
Palisades Park, New Jersey 07650-0214
Tel: 201/814-1812 Fax: 201/814-1808
Email: phatlitmag@aol.com
Material obtained from phati'tude Literary Magazine's web site at http://members.aol.com/phatlitmag/index.htm (2/8/98)