Once again it’s my pleasure to present you with another spectacular issue of 5x5 Fiction. Get ready for some familiar names alongside some new blood. You have the option to view the issue online or download the pdf file.
ISSUE TWO: Secrets, Scuffles and Surprises
Please do take the time to provide feedback here. I want to know what you do and don’t like. At the very least, let these amazing writers know how much you appreciate their work.
-Angel Zapata
6.11.11
Friday, June 10, 2011
Monday, June 6, 2011
5x5 Fiction ISSUE TWO Update...and more
At this point, responses have been sent out to all writers who submitted work for Issue Two. So check those mailboxes.
We're looking at a release date of on or before June 11th. Mark those calendars and spread the word. The Issue Two theme is...
...you'll just have to wait and see. Aw, don't you hate that?
Regarding submission guidelines, there will be two changes. One: submissions will be accepted year round without a cut-off date. Quarterly deadlines will be March 1st, June 1st, September 1st, and December 1st. Work accepted after deadline dates will appear in the following issue. Two: I will accept up to 5 works per e-mail (no need to send 5 separate e-mails anymore).
What else?
Oh, yes. Submission guidelines exist for a reason. I am, by nature, flexible. As many of you know, I am more than willing to work with you on editing and revising your work. I want you to succeed and see your work published. But, as of this day forward, if you send me work that doesn't adhere to the guidelines (i.e. wrong word count, more or less than 5 sentences, sentences with more or less than 5 words, multiple spelling errors...yes, this is happening!), I will unleash the claw on you. For those of you unaware of the claw...it tells me you haven't read the guidelines!...god help ya!
Anyway, I can't wait to show you this issue!
We're looking at a release date of on or before June 11th. Mark those calendars and spread the word. The Issue Two theme is...
...you'll just have to wait and see. Aw, don't you hate that?
Regarding submission guidelines, there will be two changes. One: submissions will be accepted year round without a cut-off date. Quarterly deadlines will be March 1st, June 1st, September 1st, and December 1st. Work accepted after deadline dates will appear in the following issue. Two: I will accept up to 5 works per e-mail (no need to send 5 separate e-mails anymore).
What else?
Oh, yes. Submission guidelines exist for a reason. I am, by nature, flexible. As many of you know, I am more than willing to work with you on editing and revising your work. I want you to succeed and see your work published. But, as of this day forward, if you send me work that doesn't adhere to the guidelines (i.e. wrong word count, more or less than 5 sentences, sentences with more or less than 5 words, multiple spelling errors...yes, this is happening!), I will unleash the claw on you. For those of you unaware of the claw...it tells me you haven't read the guidelines!...god help ya!
Anyway, I can't wait to show you this issue!
Thursday, June 2, 2011
5x5 Fiction Submissions are Officially Closed…BUT…
5x5 Fiction submissions are officially closed, BUT as I won’t begin editing ISSUE TWO until this weekend, I am willing to consider submissions until midnight June 3rd. That means if you missed the deadline, it now has been extended until this Friday. That gives you 2 more days to create a masterpiece! But don't forget to read the guidelines.
This also means that at some time next week acceptances and rejections will be sent out.
For those curious, I rarely read any of the submissions prior to the deadline close. This allows me to review the entire body work individually and as a collective. Usually, this increases the chance I’ll accept a writer’s work.
Of course, this also increases the chance I won’t have enough accepted submissions for the latest issue. Hmm, I’ll cross that bridge as it comes.
I’ll continue to keep you posted.
-Angel
This also means that at some time next week acceptances and rejections will be sent out.
For those curious, I rarely read any of the submissions prior to the deadline close. This allows me to review the entire body work individually and as a collective. Usually, this increases the chance I’ll accept a writer’s work.
Of course, this also increases the chance I won’t have enough accepted submissions for the latest issue. Hmm, I’ll cross that bridge as it comes.
I’ll continue to keep you posted.
-Angel
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Submissions Open for Issue Two of 5x5 Fiction
A quick reminder: Issue Two submissions for 5x5 Fiction are open until May 31st, 2011. Don't miss the deadline. Get those fingers tapping.
There's been some very sparkling gems sent to me, and I can't wait to show them all to you.
Guidelines can be found here.
-Angel
P.S. And if you haven't read Issue One, you can find the link to it in the column to your right.
There's been some very sparkling gems sent to me, and I can't wait to show them all to you.
Guidelines can be found here.
-Angel
P.S. And if you haven't read Issue One, you can find the link to it in the column to your right.
Saturday, March 12, 2011
5x5 Fiction presents ISSUE ONE: Murder, Monsters and Misfortune
At long last, it is my honor to present the premier issue of 5x5 Fiction, Stories Told Loud and Clear.
ISSUE ONE: Murder, Monsters and Misfortune
(You can view the Google.doc link and/or download the pdf to your computer.)
Please do take the time to provide feedback here. I want to know what you do and don’t like. At the very least, let these amazing writers know how much you appreciate their work.
-Angel Zapata
3.11.11
ISSUE ONE: Murder, Monsters and Misfortune
(You can view the Google.doc link and/or download the pdf to your computer.)
Please do take the time to provide feedback here. I want to know what you do and don’t like. At the very least, let these amazing writers know how much you appreciate their work.
-Angel Zapata
3.11.11
Friday, March 11, 2011
UPDATE: 5x5 editing is complete. Issue One is around the corner
Let me first say, thank you to all the writers and readers who anxiously await the release of the premier issue. I know you’re going to be thrilled by the quality and passion of work.
The editing is finally complete. Right now I’m working on formatting, and hopefully there will be a smattering of complimentary pics alongside a few select stories. I’ve also determined that each issue will include 25 stories, one of which will be featured as the “5x5 Spotlight.” This spotlight will highlight one author’s work on the opening page.
Bear with me just a little while longer.
It’s worth the wait.
-Angel Zapata
3.11.11
The editing is finally complete. Right now I’m working on formatting, and hopefully there will be a smattering of complimentary pics alongside a few select stories. I’ve also determined that each issue will include 25 stories, one of which will be featured as the “5x5 Spotlight.” This spotlight will highlight one author’s work on the opening page.
Bear with me just a little while longer.
It’s worth the wait.
-Angel Zapata
3.11.11
Monday, February 28, 2011
5x5 Fiction submissions are closed! Review process has begun
The official review process has begun.
I want to thank all of the writers who have submitted work. You not only accepted my challenge, you exceeded all my expectations. I’ve received some really thought-provoking, punch-in-the-gut pieces.
Now for the meat and potatoes…
Acceptances and rejections will be coming posthaste to your inboxes. Let me say this: rejecting work, especially from writers I’ve come to know and respect, isn’t an easy task. But it’s necessary in order to present the highest quality work for the reader based on the criteria summarized in the guidelines. Of course this is based solely on my own opinion.
Please remember, as this is a new form, the first issue will hopefully clarify exactly what I’m looking for. So please submit again.
I’m still in the process of determining presentation of the first issue. My preference is to offer it as a free downloadable pdf file vs. posting it directly into the blog. I’ll keep you posted.
My sincere thanks to you all,
Angel Zapata
I want to thank all of the writers who have submitted work. You not only accepted my challenge, you exceeded all my expectations. I’ve received some really thought-provoking, punch-in-the-gut pieces.
Now for the meat and potatoes…
Acceptances and rejections will be coming posthaste to your inboxes. Let me say this: rejecting work, especially from writers I’ve come to know and respect, isn’t an easy task. But it’s necessary in order to present the highest quality work for the reader based on the criteria summarized in the guidelines. Of course this is based solely on my own opinion.
Please remember, as this is a new form, the first issue will hopefully clarify exactly what I’m looking for. So please submit again.
I’m still in the process of determining presentation of the first issue. My preference is to offer it as a free downloadable pdf file vs. posting it directly into the blog. I’ll keep you posted.
My sincere thanks to you all,
Angel Zapata
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