Please send submissions to our email at ism.magazine@outlook.com and use WeTransfer for larger packages.
General Notes:
We encourage the use of your own images. If you do submit images, please caption them and provide the order in which you would like them seen.
If you must use an image that is not your own, please provide a full reference and source from where you attained it.
Reference your text where appropriate using numerical footnotes, with the appropriate sources at the end of the text in Chicago Citation Style.
Initial blurb
Blurbs are requested as a pre-cursor to full submissions. We ask that you send 100-250 words describing what you would like your full submission to be on. This will include the concept, the format, the length and whether you would like to include images. The concept does not need to be fully worked out and can take a casual tone of writing. We will review and then respond to you with suggestions or acceptance to work towards your full submission.
Artwork / Graphics / Design work
We ask if you are submitting visual work that it is saved at a minimum of 300dpi. All images must be your own and we recommend captions so readers feel more engaged with your visuals.
.tif and .pdf files are preferred and we ask that you save your files in CYMK colour mode to ensure the best results.
Article
We accept articles from 750 - 1200 words that respond to our intended theme. Files must be both word and .pdf format.
When you are submitting, please ensure the full, correct spelling of your name is evident and provide a short 150 word bio about yourself.
Interview
If you have an idea of someone you would like to interview in response to our intended theme, whether they’re a professional, student, member of the public or an organisation, we would love to hear about it.
Interviews are ideally 15 questions long. If you’re unsure, but have some ideas, get in touch and we can advise! Files must be both word and .pdf format.
When you are submitting, please ensure the full, correct spelling of your name is evident and provide a short 150 word bio about yourself and the same for whom you have chosen to interview.
Advisory / Unpopular Opinion
This section can be optionally a shorter 750 word piece, or lengthier 1200 piece. With this you’re free to let your opinions loose in a casual or formal tone, this can also take the format of advise.
Submitted files must be both word and .pdf format.
When you are submitting, please ensure the full, correct spelling of your name is evident and provide a short 150 word bio about yourself.
Highlight
Our highlight piece will be a submission that very tackles the issue’s intended theme in a strong manner. It is usually lengthier, up to 1500 words, but this is flexible as you may submit this as a regular article and we will contact you if it will be the highlighted piece. Submitted files must be both word and .pdf format.
When you are submitting, please ensure the full, correct spelling of your name is evident and provide a short 150 word bio about yourself.
Poetry / Photography
P&P - Two of our favourite things! Artistic, fluid, poetic and photographic responses to our themes are very welcome.
PHOTOGRAPHY - We welcome photographic essays of 6-10 images, which must be your own, accompanied by a 250 - 500 text on the work. Please provide captions alongside the images, and the numbered order in which you would like them seen.
POETRY - The form of random rambling, monologue, or even a haiku! Ideally 150-800 words. Submitted files must be both word and .pdf format.
When you are submitting, please ensure the full, correct spelling of your name is evident and provide a short 150 word bio about yourself.