SUBMISSIONS PROCESS
bedfellows is primarily solicitation based. we prefer to find & get to know writers in a community-focused way-- at readings, in other lit magazines & chapbooks, word-of-mouth, through social media, etc.-- instead of waiting for them to come to us. we feel representation of diverse perspectives & identities can only happen if editors are proactive in their efforts to amplify the work of women, queer & trans* folks, POC, & other marginalized voices.
we don't have open submissions/specific reading periods; rather, the editors compile a list of writers whom we want to feature in the magazine & solicit them directly prior to putting together an issue. this may be the opposite of reading blind, but it doesn’t mean we solicit based on where writers have been previously published, which awards they’ve won, or how many followers they have on whatever platform. we want readers to experience bedfellows with equal interest in each piece & each writer, so we publish the TOC in the back of the print magazine & tuck it away online, as well. don't get us wrong: we believe in celebrating accomplishments, but if you're looking for bio blurbs, you won't find them here.
all of this being said, our list of desired contributors is never static. we’re always open to meeting new writers & reading your work, so don’t hesitate to get in touch!
we don't have open submissions/specific reading periods; rather, the editors compile a list of writers whom we want to feature in the magazine & solicit them directly prior to putting together an issue. this may be the opposite of reading blind, but it doesn’t mean we solicit based on where writers have been previously published, which awards they’ve won, or how many followers they have on whatever platform. we want readers to experience bedfellows with equal interest in each piece & each writer, so we publish the TOC in the back of the print magazine & tuck it away online, as well. don't get us wrong: we believe in celebrating accomplishments, but if you're looking for bio blurbs, you won't find them here.
all of this being said, our list of desired contributors is never static. we’re always open to meeting new writers & reading your work, so don’t hesitate to get in touch!
CONTACT US
the editors can be reached at bedfellowsmagazine@gmail.com.