The Awakenings
Review
Submission Guidelines
Submission Deadline: We now accept submissions on an ongoing basis
For: Volume 5 Issue 1
The Awakenings Review is an annual literary journal published by The Awakenings Project. The AR reviews original poetry, short story, dramatic scenes, essays, photographs, excerpts from larger works, and black-and-white cover art—all created by persons who have had a personal experience with mental illness. Back issues of The Awakenings Review are available for $16.00 plus $4.00 shipping and handling. A two-issue subscription for individuals or families is $35.00 postpaid. A two-issue subscription for libraries, educational institutions, and other organizations is $75.00 postpaid for a U.S. subscriber. Canada and Mexico subscriptions are $95.00 (U.S. funds) postpaid. Other foreign subscriptions are $115.00 (U.S. funds) postpaid.
Review
At least two members of the AR editorial board review each submission. If it is accepted, the work is sent to an outside reader who gives final approval for publication. If it is not accepted, they may suggest that the piece be revised and resubmitted. It is then returned to the creator with comments and an invitation to resubmit. Due to the number of submissions we receive, there is a definite possibility that your work will not be published. Leave at least six months to hear from us. It sometimes takes longer. (We are a skeleton crew of all volunteers).
Number of Submissions
Individuals may submit up to five pieces of poetry, or the equivalent of one short story, per issue. If more is submitted, the remaining works may be returned un-reviewed.
Original Copy
Do not send the AR the original or sole copy of a submission. Reserve a copy. For black & white photographs, send a 8" x 10" print and reserve the original negative in your files. For other types of artwork, send an image on a 35 mm slide with a description of size and media. The Awakenings Review does not accept responsibility for lost or damaged submissions.
Computer disk
If your work is accepted, you will be asked to send a copy on disk in IBM format, preferably in Microsoft Word or WordPerfect, or better, to email a copy to AwakeningsReview@aol.com.
SASE
It is recommended that all work submitted through the mail to the AR be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope with the correct postage. A SASE is required for your work to be returned.
How to submit
Initially, send your work to the above address. Put your name, address, phone number and email on each work. You will be notified that we have received your work. Email submissions are not accepted.
Mental Health History
We urge you to include a cover letter describing your experience with mental health, either as a consumer, survivor, ex-patient, family member, or friend. This information is voluntary and its absence will not necessarily preclude you from publication. However, if your work is accepted for publication, we will ask you for a short biography where we would hope you could supply some of this information. This is particularly important for special issues.
Original Work
Material must be offered for first publication. We do not accept previously published work. Simultaneous submissions are okay.
Remuneration
Contributors selected for publication are not paid for their work. However, they get a complimentary copy of the journal in which their work is published when available.
Copyright
Writers and artists retain the copyright to their material. By submitting work, they agree to assign to The Awakenings Review one-time rights for publication.
Certification of Authenticity
The AR requires that all accepted authors and artists sign a certification of originality to warrant the work they submitted is theirs and does not infringe on an existing copyright, legal contract, or the privacy rights of others.
PROSE and POETRY
! Maximum 4,000 words.
! The writer's name, address, and phone should appear at the top of the first page.
! For pieces under 300 words, hand written is acceptable but the AR does not accept responsibility for errors in typesetting.
! Pages should be numbered.
! An individual line of poetry should not exceed 60 characters in length.
ART GUIDELINES
! The AR accepts ink drawings, etchings, charcoal drawings, paintings, and graphics, to be considered for cover art.
! Do not send the original art, send a 35 mm slide.
! No framed art is accepted.
! Three dimensional art may be photographed and submitted, with the medium clearly written on the letter of authenticity.
PHOTO GUIDELINES
! The AR accepts unframed photographs up to 11" x 14" in size, as well as slides.
! Each piece should be clearly marked with the photographer's name and address.
! Keep the original negative or slide.
! Only photographs with a SASE will be returned.
LETTER OF
AUTHENTICITY
The Awakenings Review
P.O. Box 177
Wheaton, IL 60187
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I certify that this is my own work and that, to the best of my knowledge, the above work(s) do/does not infringe on any existing copyright, legal rights, or privacy rights of others. I grant The Awakenings Review permission for one-time use of the above work(s) without financial remuneration for myself. I understand that the magazine can not be held responsible for lost or damaged items.
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