Website
Type Of Publisher
Magazine
Genres Published
Essays, Fiction, Poetry, Visual Art
Year Established
2020
Address
Chicago, IL
Name
L.A. Hawbaker
Title
Editor in Chief
Email
Mission Statement / Editorial Focus
MASKS Literary Magazine is a Weisman Award-winning independent literary magazine committed to amplifying the voices of emerging writers and visual artists. We wan to hear new voices and see fresh perspectives. We are course correcting pay inequities in publishing by not charging submission fees, and we pay all our contributors.
Accepts Unsolicited Submissions
Yes
Submission Guidelines URL
Reading Period
From 02 / 03 / 15 -31
Response Time
2 - 3 months
Author Payments
cash, copies
Contests
MASKS Story Award
MASKS Poetry Award
Featured Artist
Price Per Issue
15.00
Total Circulation
200-300
Distributors
ShopColumbia, Quimby's Bookstore, City Lit Books
Do You Have Any Cover Letter Advice?
We suggest you keep cover letters brief, and we appreciate if you address the letter to our editor in chief or an appropriate editor. Bios should be no more than 3 sentences; previous publication credits should be limited to 2-3.
What Do You Look For In A Submission?
Our aesthetic is colorful and collage-like. We love to see what we've never seen before. We want writing that evokes a strong emotional response. Our favorite artwork leans toward color and pop art, and we don't often publish digital art.
What Advice Do You Have For First-time Submitters?
Follow submission guidelines. Cover letters should use correct formatting (salutation, body, signature, etc...) Keep correspondence professional and courteous, or publishers might be less inclined to consider your work in the future.
Do You Have A Favorite Unsolicited Submission Discovery Or Anecdote?
"What happened to the writer is not what matters; what matters is the large sense that the writer is able to make of what happened." — Vivian Gornick
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