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SouthWest Sage, SouthWest Writers' monthly newsletter, is published to encourage writers of all genres and experience to learn more about the craft and business of writing. Featuring upcoming SWW programs, events, workshops, contests and board activities, the Sage incorporates member successes, book signings, and critique groups with articles that range from finding an agent to print-on-demand, fashioning poetry to creating websites and blogs--all liberally spiced with tips and techniques. Back issues are available.

Submissions focusing on personal experience are welcome: How-to articles on all aspects of researching, writing and publishing mainstream and literary, mystery, thriller, adventure, essays, romance, memoirs, science fiction, fantasy, horror, historical, children and young adult, inspirational, screenwriting, greeting cards and children's fiction and (creative) nonfiction. Book reviews and excerpts, short stories, and journalism articles are of interest, as well.

We want interviews with writers, agents, editors, publishers and producers, news and trends related to writing, and articles addressing the writing life, for example, balancing work and family, over-coming writer's block and increasing creativity and productivity.

Writers' Guidelines

• Payment is made in bylines and clips. All rights remain with the author.
• Deadline: 1st of the month prior to issue date, for example, June 1st for the July issue
• Announcements, success stories, book signings, critique group info and other brief items may be submitted in the body of your e-mail
• Attach longer articles and stories in files formatted in .txt, .rtf or doc
• Font: Times New Roman 11 point
• Use one space after a period, single space text, no paragraph indent, blank line between paragraphs, no right justification, add subheads for articles of 450+ words, no color
• Length: 200 to 1200 words; full page: 800 words; 1 column: 450 words
• Image resolution: 200 dpi minimum (contact the editor for assistance)
• Include a brief bio and optional head-shot of the author
• Submissions may be edited for accuracy, readability and length

E-mail submissions and questions to: editor@southwestwriters.com. Queries are optional, and our average response time is 1-2 weeks. If you haven't heard back in ten days, feel free to follow up. We appreciate your interest!

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Deadline: 1st of the month for the following month's issue. Multiple issue discounts are available. Payment is due with camera-ready copy.

Rates per issue:
Business Card Size: $16
1/4 Page: $36
1/2 Page: $75
1/3 Page: $45
Full Page: $100