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We accept queries and unsolicited manuscripts, not only for
Spectrum magazine, but also for Spectrum online.
We prefer that all queries and manuscripts be
sent by e-mail to editor@spectrummagazine.org
as attachments (Word document). However, we will also accept
manuscripts on PC disk and hard copies.
Writers are encouraged to read recent issues
of Spectrum magazine and Spectrum online for
typical length, style, and topics. In addition, writers of
articles or reviews for Spectrum online are requested
to limit themselves to 1,000 words, at most.
Please follow the Chicago Manual of Style,
fourteenth edition.
Send a short author bio that includes e-mail
address, current position, educational background, and geographical
location or institution that you want associated with you.
Your e-mail address will be published unless otherwise specified.
We welcome professional, amateur, and student artists. We
feature original art work on our covers and art features within
the magazine. Please query first.
Cover art work is typically created for us following a specific
color scheme and theme. We work with artists in developing
ideas that express the look we envision for that particular
cover. We typically ask for preliminary sketches before finalizing
a cover concept.
All art work must follow the following fixed
specifications:
6 x 9 inches (vertical)
Original art work or digital scans at 355 dpi (color-corrected)
provided by artist.
Stars incorporated into art work.
Artist statement & artist bio to accompany artwork.
Art features within the magazine are printed in black and
white. Therefore, art work must either be created in black
and white or, if created in color, retain visual interest
in black and white. From time to time, we publish color art
features, but typically all art work features are printed
in black and white. We accept original art work to be scanned
or digital scans at 355 dpi provided by artist.
Prospective artists should contact Bonnie
Dwyer, editor, for details on upcoming covers and topics.
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