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Submission Guidelines

We never, ever publish hate material.  If you are thinking of sending in work that is mean spirited, bashing or demoralizing to anyone in anyway, don't send it.

YOUR GUIDELINES:

  1. We welcome all writing that suits our editorial mix.
  2. First time & never before published writers are welcome to apply.
  3. Due to volume, allow several weeks for a response. (1 week is average).
  4. We reserve the right to edit and make corrections to the original work.(Yet we usually do not).
  5. Submission does not guarantee publication.
  6. We reserve the right to not publish anything, for any reason, at any time.
  7. If we do not use your work at this time we will provide you with an explanation.
  8. We do not share your contact information with anyone. Ever.
  9. We reserve nonexclusive electronic media rights for our website. (If it ever needs to be removed so you can take advantage of a new opportunity, let us know.  We'll work with you).
  10. You allow first North American Serial rights for any later Housewife Mafia Anthology in print. (Nonexclusive.You still own your work). Anthologies are also available to included writers. at cost.
  11. Housewife Mafia accepts  Submissions via our Submission Form only.  You will receive a confirmation email from us within 72 hours.
  12. After reviewing these guidelines go to the Submission Form.
  13. If you would like a link to your web site, indicate so in your submission. Reciprocity is appreciated & expected;
  14. Limit 5 submissions per week.
  15. We prefer 500 words or less. (Thereabouts.  If you think its good, send it & we'll work with you!)
  16. Ok - You've made it this far, now let's discuss fees:                                        There is a one time Publishing Partnership Fee of $10 per article for publication in HouseWIfeMafia.  WHY:  This is a serious publication for serious writers.  A fee weeds out those who are not. This also helps cover some of our labor & promotional costs of putting your work online & promoting it.  WAIT TO HEAR IF YOUR WORK IS ACCEPTED FIRST!
  17. As every emerging writer knows, it is
    extremely difficult to get published until you have been published.  
            We have created a Win/Win situation in providing a valuable opportunity to be published in a well known venue, allowing you to get a golden nugget on your writing resume all while getting your name and your work out there.   HousewifeMafia.com does not pay fees to writers at this time.
      
  1. Published Authors:  We will provide links directly to your website, your publishers page and provide links to your product.
  2. Ready?  Move along to our Submission Form to send your writing for consideration.
  3. Last but certainly not least:          HAVE FUN READING                HOUSEWIFE MAFIA.COM!

 

If your work is rejected remember:

  • We are not the be all and end all to decide what is good.
  • Our themes are planned several  months in advance, and your work just may not fit with what we have
    coming up. Do try again later.
  • You might want to tweak your piece   a bit.
  • You may want to try sending a different piece of your work.


NOTE:  Reciprocal arrangements are always nice. If you have a barter idea run it by us!

That is a nice way of making sure that we all do well.


Your Writers Checklist:

  • Browse around the site to find a topic that interests you & you can relate to.
  • Review our Submission Guidelines.
  • Write a short article or piece that you think would be a good fit for our site.
  • Double check your spelling & grammar.
  • Send it to us for publication consideration.



GO FOR IT!

Even if you have never written anything before, but think you have something to share that would be of interest
or benefit to others             - SEND IT!

We have some parameters and guidelines set for the type of material we are looking for, but ultimately we
will consider anything that is interesting or funny.  Even if it doesn't fit within our current monthly features, we will find a place for it if we like it.

A good rule of thumb:

If you think it is funny, inspiring or thought provoking it probably is.  
Don't be reluctant to send work in because you are worried that someone else may not like it.  If it is heartfelt and earnest it is probably good.  

Also do not let concerns about grammar or perfect writing form slow you down.  


We have a team of professional editors who look everything over and make minimal changes if necessary.                        (Hey! Don't you use that as an excuse to be lazy or send in sloppy work!)


Do not be overly concerned with political correctness. We're not.

We are not that uptight. However we do reserve the right to reject anything that we find offensive

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This is extremely rare. 


 

 

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