Essay Submissions
Underwired publishes personal essays (800-1200 words) every month and is always looking for
new contributors. Essays should somehow relate to the chosen theme for the month and be on
topics of interest to women. Underwired buys one-time rights, and payment is $100. All essays
are considered on spec. Please be familiar with personal essay style of writing. Underwired does
not accept submissions for fiction or poetry at this time. Have fun!
Submissions may be sent by regular mail to the attention of the Editor (PO Box 5128 Louisville,
Ky 40255-0128). Essays will not be returned unless you include a self-addressed stamped
envelope. You may also send submissions via email to editor at uwmag dot com.
Please include a brief bio with your submission. The deadline for all essay submissions is the 15th
of the month for placement in the following month (Oct 15th for the Nov issue...).
Underwired can not be held liable for the loss or damage of any work submitted for
consideration.
Cover Art Submissions
Underwired features different artwork on the cover every month. We look for images that play on
the chosen themes and incorporate the female form. You may submit slides or photos of your
work via regular mail to the attention of the Editor (PO Box 5128 Louisville, Ky 40255-0128).
Artwork will not be returned unless you include a self-addressed stamped envelope. You may
also submit work via email to editor at uwmag dot com. Underwired does not pay for cover art at this
time, but we do offer an artist bio (complete with contact/purchase information) in the front
house pages of the magazine.
Please include a brief bio with your submission. The deadline for all artwork is the 15th of the
month for placement in the following month (Oct 15th for the Nov issue...).
Underwired can not be held liable for the loss or damage of any work submitted for
consideration.
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Editorial Calendar
2008
- Jan The Lowfat Issue
Getting the scoop/the scoop on..., getting the skinny, "Gospel Truth", skinny jeans, chewing the fat/cutting the fat, loosening the belt, tightening the belt, cravings, wanting, junk food junkie/health food nut, feeding the soul, 2%, fat check, sweet surrender, splurge!
- FebThe Break-up Issue
Dear John letters, finding your mate/losing your mate, the other woman/the other man, the rebound, break-up sex/make-up sex, breaking up with your friend/boss/hairdresser, tears, tissues, ice cream and lessons learned after realizing it's best to let go
- MarchThe Envy Issue
green with envy, the evil eye, jealous competition, one of the seven deadly sins, lusting after another's goods, envy in the heart, hunger/thirst for something you can't/don't have, grass is greener, learning to be content with who you are and what you have, the green eyed monster
- AprilThe Mint Issue
Making a mint/losing a mint, dream jobs and not so dreamy dream jobs and how they lead to the Almighty Dollar, merrymint
- MayThe PMS Issue
Getting your period for the first time, the "talk", having to ask someone to buy your supplies, accidents, moving your supplies into your boyfriend's space, childbirth, hot flashes, menopause
- JuneThe Getaway Issue
Adventure bound, roads less traveled, riding, roving, wandering, rambling, planes, trains and automobiles, going abroad, seeing the world, globe trotting, getting lost, getting found
The complete 2008 calendar will be posted soon. Please keep checking back with us!
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Submission Guidelines
