SORMAG is published bi-monthly. We are a magazine that caters to the readers
and writers of multi-cultural literature. This is a great vehicle for getting
exposure for your name, your web site and your books.
New writers are especially encouraged to submit their work. We also welcome
submissions and inquiries from published authors.
2009 - 2010 THEMES(WE ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED TO SUBMISSIONS)
JAN – FAMILY LITERACY (ANNUAL
ISSUE)
DEADLINE – December 1st
FEB - WRITING THE BOOK
DEADLINE – January 1st
MAR – RESOURCES ON THE NET (ANNUAL ISSUE)
DEADLINE – February 1st
APR - GETTING THE CALL
DEADLINE – March 1st
MAY – BOOK READERS
DEADLINE – April 1st
JUNE - REACHING YOUR GOALS
DEADLINE – May 1st
JULY - AGENT HUNTING
DEADLINE – June 1st
AUG – STAYING OUT OF THE SLUSH PILE
DEADLINE – June 1st
SEP – ONLINE MARKETING ANNIVERSARY ISSUE
DEADLINE – Aug 1st
OCT – THE BUSINESS OF WRITING
DEADLINE – Sep 1st
NOV- TIME MANAGEMENT
DEADLINE – Oct 1st
DEC – CHILDREN BOOKS
DEADLINE – Nov 1st
We will feature two articles based on the theme for the month. Themes are
subject to change. Please check guidelines before submitting queries.
We are accepting
submissions
Devotionals: Inspirational thoughts on
writing. (200 - 500wdsArticles on how to market your writing.
(500-800wds)Articles on the business of writing, promoting and selling fiction.
(500-800wds)
Fillers: Tips on freelancing time
management, writing exercises, etc. (200-500wds)We will also consider humorous
anecdotes, essays regarding writing, the writing life and articles that would be
of interest to multi-cultural book readers. (200-500wds)
Short Story: (Romance Stories (500-1500wds) The short story must
focus on the romance, and have an upbeat ending. All genres are considered,
including historical, contemporary, paranormal, mystery, regency Futuristic, and
Time-Travel. We do not publish erotica.
We are also accepting queries on other topics that you feel will fit this type
of magazine. Please take a moment to look at the current issue of the magazine
to get a feel of what we look for. We are a multi-cultural magazine, submissions
should be geared toward the multi-cultural reader/writer.
We do not publish erotica, horror, graphic sex or language.
NO UNSOLICITED SUBMISSIONS. Please query
before sending.
Please query: LaShaunda Hoffman, Editor,
Shades Of Romance Magazine at sormag@mail.com.
Please use an appropriate subject line. "Query: (subject)"
HOW TO SUBMIT
After we respond to your query, please submit the article, poetry or short
story in a word doc attachment or inside an email. Double spaced. We will inform
you which issue it will be published in. RESPONSE TIME: 2-4 weeks
PAYMENT
For accepted articles we pay $20 upon publication (within 30 days). For accepted
fillers we pay $10, upon publication (within 30 days). For accepted short
stories we pay $25, upon publication (within 30 days). We accept reprints for
which you hold copyright. However, we prefer reprints from print publications,
or articles that have not been seen in the last six months.
We pay $10 upon publication (within 30
days). All accepted manuscripts will receive a copy of the magazine their
manuscript is in. We pay only by PayPal. Thank you for considering writing for
SORMAG. We look forward to working with you.
