Taproot Editorial Guidelines
Thank you for your enthusiasm and support for Taproot Magazine! We read and consider all unsolicited submissions. Taproot accepts non-fiction, prose, poetry, art and photography alike. Our contributors are paid, though the rate varies depending on the type and length of submission. On average, submissions range from 500-4000 words (the latter being maximum). Depending on the nature of the article and space within the pages of the issue, we may reserve the right to edit pieces in length. Taproot Magazine does not accept previously published material; however, we do accept simultaneous submissions. If you are submitting simultaneously, we request that you let us know to withdraw if a piece has been accepted elsewhere. We prefer you send submissions attached as word documents, and please include the issue/theme name in the subject line of your email.
For photography, artwork, or illustration submissions: if you are submitting artwork or photographs for a specific Taproot issue, attaching it as a jpg file to your email is acceptable. Please use the issue number and theme in the subject line of your submission. For artwork queries or proposals for future work, feel free to share the link to a portfolio of your work for our review.
A brief bio and publication history (if any!) would be most helpful as well.
Please consult our editorial calendar (below) to see if your submission would work well with one of our upcoming topic words. All submissions, and questions about submissions, should be sent to:
ideas@taprootmag.comHappy writing/drawing/painting/shooting!
2012
Issue No. 1 :: SOIL
Issue No. 2 :: PATHS
Issue No. 3 :: RETREAT
Issue No. 4 :: WOOD
2013
Issue No. 5 :: Spring 2013 :: DREAM
submission deadline: September 1
publication
date: March 1
Issue No. 6 :: Summer 2013 :: WATER
submission deadline: January 1
publication
date: June 1
Issue No. 7 :: Autumn 2013 :: GATHER
submission deadline: March 15
publication
date: September 1
Issue No. 8 :: Winter 2013 :: RECLAIM
submission deadline: July 1
publication
date: November 15
2014
Issue No. 9 :: Spring 2014 :: BREATHE
submission deadline: September 1
publication date: March 1
Issue
No. 10 :: Summer 2014 :: SEED
submission deadline: January 1
publication
date: June 1
Issue
No. 11 :: Autumn 2014 :: MEND
submission deadline: March 15
publication
date: September 1
Issue
No. 12 :: Winter 2014 :: BREAD
submission deadline: July 15
publication
date: November 15
