Fibre Focus Magazine

Multiple Deadlines: (ONGOING)

Feature articles and photographs should be received before: December 31 for the Spring issue; March 31 for the Summer issue; June 30 for the Autumn issue; September 15 for the Winter issue.

Fibre Focus Magazine
Ontario Handweavers & Spinners
Burlington ON
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Contributors' Guidelines for Fibre Focus (truncated)

Fibre Focus is one of the key benefits of membership in the Ontario Handweavers and Spinners. Fibre Focus provides weaving, spinning, dyeing, knitting, basketry, feltmaking and papermaking as well as sheep raising and craft supply information to the membership . Included with organization news are profiles of craftspersons, how-to articles, techniques, news of interest in the fibre world, new developments in fibres and equipment, book reviews, events and competitions.

Fibre Focus is published four times a year – at the end of March, June, September and December. Articles of interest to our members may be accepted from anyone.

Magazine lead times are long and deadlines are sacred. Feature articles must be received by the editor a minimum of three months (3 1/2 months for the December issue) prior to the publication date. News items will be accepted up 45 days (60 days for Dec. issue) prior to publication. Please send your information as early as possible. The magazine is staffed by volunteers who are not always available to cope with large amounts of last minute work. All deadline dates are printed on page two in every issue of the magazine. Every effort is made to publish articles in a timely manner, depending on space availability.


FEATURE ARTICLES -

Your article should be written in clear, concise, descriptive prose. Clarity of thought and language, solid research, reliable facts and a vocabulary that is accessible to everyone are what make a successful story. Make every sentence count and don't repeat yourself. We will not print articles full of spelling or grammatical errors, articles that are too personal, articles with sexist or racial overtones, or articles that are really advertisements.

We like to add a 'bio' of the writer at the end of each story. Please write a few sentences about yourself which may be used for this purpose.

PHOTOGRAPHS & ILLUSTRATIONS - Photographs, in both colour (print or slide) and black & white, are an important part of our magazine. At present, except for occasional special issues, colour photographs are used only on the four covers of Fibre Focus. Generally, black & white halftones for use in the magazine can be made from colour prints or slides. By sending us your photos or illustrations you give us permission to use them in the magazine and on our web site.

All photographs should be well exposed, the subject in sharp focus and free of background clutter. To ensure maximum clarity, photograph your subject from as close as possible and ensure you have adequate light. Avoid windows and mirrors in the background if at all possible.

Diagrams and illustrations in black and white are welcome additions to many articles. All such copy must be clear and have good contrast for easy reproduction. Put all diagrams, drafts, etc. on a separate sheet of paper, not within the text.

Photographs sent by e-mail should be in jpeg or pdf format and sized at approximately 4"x6" at 300 pixels per inch. Diagrams should be actual size and 200 ppi.

PAYMENT AND EXPENSES - Our writers' fees vary depending on the length of the story and the research involved but generally run about $25 per published page, including photos and diagrams.

Deadlines: Feature articles and photographs should be received before: December 31 for the Spring issue; March 31 for the Summer issue; June 30 for the Autumn issue; September 15 for the Winter issue.

Visit website for complete list of guidelines: http://www.ohs.on.ca/guidelines.htm

Feature articles and photos should be mailed or e-mailed to:
Patricia Hood
Editor, Fibre Focus
3212 South Service Road West,
Oakville, ON L6L 6T1
Telephone: 905-825-2639