Write For The Phase Journal

Write For The Phase Journal - Contributor Guidelines

WRITE FOR US

The Phase Journal launches Summer 2027. Alt culture voices wanted. Tattoo legends. Emo survivors. Punk historians. Grunge revivalists. First 20 writers get founding contributor status.

Submit Pitch
๐Ÿ“– PRE-LAUNCH | First issue Summer 2027 | Founding contributors get permanent byline recognition

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

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WHAT WE WANT

  • 1,200-3,000 words
  • Emo/punk/grunge/alt culture 2000s revival
  • Tattoo/piercing industry stories
  • Biker/subculture oral histories
  • Venue memories (Toad's Place, Chain Reaction)
  • Music scene first-person accounts
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HOW TO SUBMIT

  • Email info.thephase@gmail.com
  • Subject: "Phase Journal Pitch - [Your Title]"
  • Include 100-word bio + social links
  • Pitch OR full draft (Google Doc link)
  • Response within 7 days
  • MoMo Stark approves all pieces
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COMPENSATION & RIGHTS

  • $0.25/word (first 20 founding writers)
  • Phase Journal archive rights (permanent)
  • Your social promotion required
  • Byline + headshot on all pieces
  • Founding contributor plaque (wall-mounted)

FIRST 20 GETS

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FOUNDING WRITER

Permanent byline recognition. Wall-mounted plaque. Launch party invite. All future contributor perks.

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PRINT FEATURE

Phase 1 opening print edition (5,000 copies). Founding writers get feature placement + author copies.

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PODCAST INVITE

After Hours @ The Phase interview. Founding writers read live excerpts opening night.

The Phase Journal

info.thephase@gmail.com | Launch Summer 2027 | Print + Digital

Edited by MoMo Stark | The Phase Inc. | www.thephase.ca

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