a compendium of poetry, short stories, book excerpts, photography and art. Launched thanks to a successful Kickstarter and even more successful month of submissions. Contributors from across the globe joined our creatives in assembling this literary magazine.
2018 (Digital)
- Announcement - Contributors - Cover - Release Party
2017 (Digital)
- Announcement - Contributors - Cover - Release Party
2016 (Digital)
- Announcement - Contributors - Cover - Release Party
2015 (Print - Digital)
- Contributors - Cover - Printer - Release Party
2014 (Print)
- Contributors - Cover - Printer
Annual Magazine Submissions (August)
Each August 1st we will issue our call for submissions to the aois21 annual. The submission period will only be open through the end of August, but may be extended. Past contributors may be invited to submit as early as July 1st. Preference is given to aois21 Creatives, and they will be given prime placement and promotion. Staff are welcome to submit works for inclusion. Acceptable works include fiction, non-fiction, essays, poetry, photography, short stories, excerpts from published materials, comics, audio and video productions, and other artwork. All submissions must not have been previously published (excerpts excepted), including on an online journal or blog.
Submissions can be sent in print or electronically. If electronically, they must be in Microsoft Word (doc, docx) or convertible (rtf, txt) format for written works. Photography, comics, or art should be in .tiff or .jpg format. Audio files should be .wav or .mp3. Video files .mov or .mp4.
There is no submission fee at this time, but one may be charged in the future.
Payment for your submission will be an electronic copy of the magazine and a share of the royalties.
Multiple submissions are welcome, but you may be asked to choose from among your submissions for final publication.
Copyright for any works published in the aois21 annual reverts to author upon publication.
By submitting your work, you grant permission for us to both include your work but also to list you as a contributor and advertise your inclusion.
All submissions must be predominantly in English.
Any work by other authors must be properly cited.
Excerpts are limited to works published within the calendar year of the annual or up to six months after publication.
Excerpts from self-published works, or those released by independent or small-press publishers, are preferred.
By sending us your work, you are stating that the work is your own and does not infringe on any copyright.
Advertising Inquiries (Deadline Sept. 15th)
Advertisements are only accepted for the aois21 annual, which will be available in digital download. Sizes are limited to full page (7”x10”), half page (3.5”x10” or 7”x5”), and quarter page (3.5”x5”). Exact sizes based on projected page layout and are subject to change.
Prices are $250 for full page, $125 for half page, and $65 for quarter page ads.
Ads will appear in full color with live links available.
Image files should be minimum 300 dpi, flattened images, .jpg, .tiff, or .pdf files.
Payment is accepted by check, credit card, or PayPal. Full payment must be received prior to publication.
aois21 media reserves the right to reject any ad that does not meet our editorial or production standards.
aois21 is not responsible for any typographic or other errors on received files.
If file is received below the minimum standards set in our advertising policy, aois21 is not responsible for reproduction quality.
Any links must be provided to proper business websites. Spam, phishing, and other misuse is strictly forbidden.
The deadline for advertising submissions for the aois21 annual is September 15th.
