xQsí (Porque Sí) Magazine, an online multimedia LGBTQ Latin@ publication, is issuing an open call for submissions in anticipation of its Winter 2011 launch. The magazine will feature articles, news, editorials, podcasts, videos, and creative writing on a wide range of topics directly relevant to the lives and experiences of LGBTQ Latin@s and their allies.
February 2011 Theme: Transconnections
xQsí Magazine will analyze and deconstruct the diversity of LGBTQ Latin@ relationships on all platforms (e.g., our identity, our romantic relationships, our family, and our community).
How to submit
Finished work and query letters are both welcome. Please send all submissions and/or queries to xQsiSubmissions@gmail.com. If sending only a query, please include a resume and/or a writing sample.
Submission deadline for the launch issue is October 1, 2010.
Entries received after the deadline may be considered for subsequent issues.
xQsí Magazine is accepting submissions for the following sections and formats:
News & Politics
Word count: 500-600 words
Audio/Video length: 2-3 minutes
Photo resolution: 300 ppi
Arts, Culture, & Entertainment
Word count: 500-600 words
Audio/Video length: 2-3 minutes
Photo resolution: 300 ppi
Literature & Short Films
Word count: Varied
Video length: 5-6 minutes
Features
Word count: 1000-1200 words
Audio/Video length: 4-5 minutes
Photo resolution: 300 ppi
Commentary & Editorials
Word count: 400-500 words
Audio/Video length: 2-3 minutes
All written content should be submitted as Word (.DOC) files. All images should be submitted as TIFF or JPG files. All video content should be submitted in Flash file (.FLV) or in Movie file (.MOV) format.
More information here.
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