The Zine: Submission Guidelines
- Submission limits: up to three pieces of journalism, three pieces of
creative writing, and three pieces of visual art per contributor. - Send each submission in a Google Doc with open viewing settings.
- Submit your work with a 50-word, third-person artist bio.
- If you are a current student, include your student number.
- Please specify what category your submission falls under.
- Submissions should be in 12-point font and free of spelling mistakes and obvious grammar issues. However, the work will be edited upon acceptance.
- For short stories and literary journalism: please keep the word count below 5000 words.
- For all visual art: please include dimensions and medium, and only send us high-quality, high-resolution photos or scans (scans preferred).
- Please include a short artist statement for all visual pieces as well.
- Only submit your best work—work that’s been well-crafted and polished will be chosen over that which is rough or obviously unfinished.
- The Cascade assumes first serials rights, but the artist retains copyright.
- Please make sure you follow all guidelines! Any work that does not meet them will not be considered.
Send your submissions to zine@ufvcascade.ca
Expectations for accepted submissions:
- Must be relevant to the general theme of “dreams & fantasies”
- Must add some value or a unique perspective to the Zine
- UFV student’s submissions get priority over alumni/community
members - New contributors to the Zine/The Cascade get priority over previous
Zine/Cascade contributors - Contributors can submit up to nine pieces, however only up to three
pieces will be included in the publication
Want some ideas for what to cover for the Zine? Take a look at our assignment
sheet for inspiration.
