Guidelines for Submissions

Thank you for your interest in contributing to New Tribal Dawn, a webzine that explores the literature of diversity.

Whereas the 20th century saw the growth of such concepts as the global citizen and the universal rights of man, the 21st century has opened with a rising interest in tribalism. Indigenous peoples are reasserting their cultural heritage and political rights, individuals are forming intentional communities based upon shared interests, and the ideological divisions of the Cold War have given way to a revival of ancient conflicts.

What sorts of people are we talking about? Bikers, Rastafarians, aristocrats, Neopagans, military families, nuns, Irish, migrant workers, sailors, Quakers, prostitutes, expatriates, Apaches, goths...the list is endless and has endless variations. What they have in common is that each represents a network of people whose way of life somehow sets them apart from others. So one could say that we are all members of at least one tribe, whether by blood, marriage, religion, or lifestyle.

At this time we are in the market to purchase the following:

• well-written articles exploring a particular tribe or subculture or nation or social network, the general topic "tribalism", or analyses of relevant news or current events;
• critical (but not promotional) reviews of books, music, films, performance, visual arts, etc.;
• interviews with notable personalities;
• original or historical photographs, either accompanying an article or as a stand-alone photo essay;
• brief news items;
• letters to the editor.

At this time we especially encourage submissions from minority or international contributors. At this time we are not in the market for erotica.

• All submissions must be previously unpublished online, except for brief news items. If your work is already online, do not submit it to us; instead, visit our Link Exchange Page.
• We pay fifty dollars per text article, upon acceptance. We buy exclusive online rights to articles; print and other rights are retained by the owner. Rights to original photos are negotiable.
• We do not pay for letters to the editor or brief news items.
• You must inform us if any part of your submission is already under copyright or in the public domain.

• We prefer a length of 1500 to 3000 words; shorter is OK for photo essays. Unpaid letters can be as short as you like.
• Check your facts. Nobody likes to receive five hundred e-mails stating that no, Reggae did not originate in Bermuda.
• If you identify a private individual (as opposed to a public figure) by name or feature them prominently in a photograph, get their written permission before sending us the submission.
• This is a webzine, not a newsgroup. Do not submit flames, rants or excessively foul language.
• We reserve the right to edit for content or length.

• All queries and manuscripts must be in text-only format. Do not send attachments; include the text in the body of the message. Query first if there are special HTML considerations (e.g. tables or graphics) or if you have photos.
• Send all submissions to info@grailmedia.com.
• For articles and other paid submissions, include the word "Submission" in the subject line.
• For letters and other unpaid submissions, include the word "Letter" in the subject line.