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.
Guidelines
FUSE accepts unsolicited submissions on an ongoing basis,
which are reviewed by our editorial committee. Response to an unsolicited
submission can take up to six weeks. (There are no deadlines for submitting
material to the magazine.)
Feature articles should combine a critical approach with a well researched and historically grounded understanding
of the issues being discussed. Features run from 4500-6000 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 1500 words.
Columns are issue-oriented reflections on cultural events and practices. They often draw upon a wider variety of sources
than do 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 2000-3000 words.
Artist Pages consist of new art specific to the printed magazine page; proposals should be for up to 4 pages.
Submissions
Before submitting, please explore our website to familiarise yourself with the type of content that FUSE is interested
in. All submissions should emailed as an attachment to the attention of the editorial committee. Please do not include
high res images with your submission, nor embed images in electronic documents. We will accept hardcopy submissions,
but will not return manuscripts or packages. Slides must be accompanied by an SASE to be returned.
Submissions should include the following:
ˆ proposal — a one to two page summation of the proposed article (one page for reviews).
ˆ writing sample(s) — samples need not be previously published (2 maximum).
ˆ resume — one to two pages only
If the piece is already written, you may include it but please also include the above material.
Email packages to the editor at the following address: content(at)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 $0.10 per published word on publication, except for reviews, which receive $150, and Artist Projects, which
receive $250. As part of their payment, contributors receive five copies of the issue in which their work appears
and a one year subscription to the magazine.