Writer's Guidelines
FUSE is interested in writing that examines artworks and cultural events in terms of the relationship between political issues and contemporary culture. Articles to be considered for publication should provide a critical context for the work or event being addressed. Ideally, they should also provide some evaluation of the ways in which these works or events might encourage or facilitate social change. We are seeking writing in which strong opinions are developed through informed analysis. Keep in mind that FUSE is a magazine, not an academic journal. Our audience is typically well educated, but diverse, so knowledge of specialized academic jargon or concepts should not be presumed.
We encourage writers to submit proposals. You can download submission guidelines in PDF format here. here.
Guidelines
FUSE accepts unsolicited submissions on an ongoing basis. They are reviewed by our editor. Response to an unsolicited submission can take up to six weeks. There is no deadline for submission of material.
Feature articles should combine a critical approach with a well researched and historically grounded understanding of the issues being discussed. Features run from 3000–4000 words.
Reviews of exhibitions of visual art, film, video, performance art, community-based theatre or recently published books about art or culture should be around 1000 words.
Columns are issue-oriented reflections on cultural events and practices. They often draw upon a wider variety of sources than reviews, relating specific events to broader social trends, debates or controversies. Columns should be 1500-2500 words.
Interviews focusing on subjects related to art, media and politics run 2500-3500 words.
Submissions
Before submitting, please explore our website to familiarize yourself with the type of content that FUSE is interested in. All submissions should be emailed as an attachment to the attention of the editor. Please do not include high res images with your submission, nor embed images in electronic documents. We do not accept hardcopy submissions.
Submissions should include the following::
- proposal — a one to two page summation of the proposed article (one page for reviews).
- writing sample(s) — samples need not be previously published (2 maximum).
- resume — one to two pages only
Email packages to the editor at the following address: content@fusemagazine.org
Acceptance
Writers should not assume acceptance of their work for publication until they have received confirmation from the FUSE Editorial Committee. Articles accepted for publication will be edited. Upon acceptance, FUSE purchases First North American Serial Rights and copyright reverts to the writer after publication.
Pay Rates
FUSE pays $0.12 per published word on publication. Pay for artist projects is negotiated with the editor. As part of their payment, contributors receive three copies of the issue in which their work appears and a one year subscription to the magazine.
