Mage Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 Previously I posted a topic about publishing on asexual feminism, and during the process of writing about the relationship between asexuality and feminist theory I realized that the best option right now is to create a zine with other asexual feminists. This is what I plan to do, and here is a call for submissions! Please feel free to share this outside of AVEN if you know others who might want to contribute. Asexual Feminism The Zine This zine will feature the essays, poems, blurbs, paintings and other printable works of asexual-identified (including demisexual and gray-A) feminists of all genders on a variety of subjects (one covered per issue) that are relevant to asexuality. Contributers from all schools of feminism are welcome. Asexual Feminism will be distributed in women's resource centers, zine libraries, and to interested individuals for free or for a small donation to help cover printing costs. Contributers receive a printed copy of the completed zine, as well as a .pdf copy by email for self-distribution purposes. Issue #1: What is Asexual Feminism? Contributer guidelines: For the first issue please submit any writings or artworks which explain your perspective on the relevance of asexuality to feminism. Free thinking and creativity is encouraged. Some possible questions you might answer include: what is asexual feminism? What is the relationship between asexual feminism and other feminist theories of sexuality? What are some of the issues that asexuals face as a result of sexual orientation? Any other questions you can think of to answer related to feminism and the asexual orientation is welcomed. Please include: the work, any special details regarding the work which would need to be taken into consideration prior to publishing, contact information, and the name you would like to be published under. Deadline to submit: July 16th 2010 You will hear back from me about whether your work will be used by July 23rd, and this issue will go to press around July 30th. Contact and send submissions to: asexualfeminism@gmail.com Edit: It has been brought to my attention that it will be necessary to give you an idea of what submission length should be. I'm looking for submissions that are any length between 2 sentences to 3 pages, single-spaced 12 point font. Please try to stay within this range, as I'd like to include as many voices as possible in a small-ish zine. Link to post Share on other sites
Dubravka Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 Thanks for posting this, Mage. It sounds like an awesome idea and I would love to submit something. I have already started brainstorming. :) Link to post Share on other sites
Sciatrix Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 I've got some ideas, too. :) I really hope this takes off; I'd be very interested in reading it. Link to post Share on other sites
Sciatrix Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 I thought about it for a bit, and have you posted this idea anywhere else? Say, the livejournal comm or Apositive or even contacting a few feminist queer blogs to ask if they'd mention it? I know there are a few feminist asexuals who have since moved on from AVEN, and not everyone in the asexual community regularly reads here. (I kind of feel hesitant to wander into a community I'm not all that active in and post someone else's project.) Link to post Share on other sites
Jibun Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 This is very much in my interests. Link to post Share on other sites
Mage Posted June 13, 2010 Author Share Posted June 13, 2010 I thought about it for a bit, and have you posted this idea anywhere else? Say, the livejournal comm or Apositive or even contacting a few feminist queer blogs to ask if they'd mention it? I know there are a few feminist asexuals who have since moved on from AVEN, and not everyone in the asexual community regularly reads here. (I kind of feel hesitant to wander into a community I'm not all that active in and post someone else's project.) Thanks, I will post at these places. Other than AVEN I have mentioned this to a few asexual friends, and I'm about to contact those bloggers. I will def bring it up elsewhere. :) Link to post Share on other sites
Mage Posted June 13, 2010 Author Share Posted June 13, 2010 Thanks for the responses, I hope you email me your submissions. I know that you will come up with some good works! Link to post Share on other sites
virescence Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 This is fantastic <3 I'd love to contribute, I'm just not sure if I can think of anything... Link to post Share on other sites
thylacine Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 Will writers receive a contributor's copy mailed to them? I have something you might be able to use, but I would like one or two copies of the zine with my work. Link to post Share on other sites
Mage Posted June 13, 2010 Author Share Posted June 13, 2010 Will writers receive a contributor's copy mailed to them? I have something you might be able to use, but I would like one or two copies of the zine with my work. Absolutely. I can send you two hard copies in the mail plus a .pdf by email so you can make additional copies as you see fit. I'd be happy to make a few more for a small fee to cover copy prices, but everyone who contributes will receive one or two copies free of charge by post. Link to post Share on other sites
thylacine Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 I shall send you something soon... Link to post Share on other sites
thylacine Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 Okay, let me know if you got it... Link to post Share on other sites
Mage Posted June 14, 2010 Author Share Posted June 14, 2010 Okay, let me know if you got it... Yes! I got it, I'll review it and send you questions about it shortly... Thanks for submitting. How exciting! Link to post Share on other sites
thylacine Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Okay. Cool. Link to post Share on other sites
prettyeyes Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 I love this idea! =) Link to post Share on other sites
Mage Posted June 25, 2010 Author Share Posted June 25, 2010 I'm still accepting submissions through July! Send in anything at all related to this topic. It doesn't have to be perfect or academic. Link to post Share on other sites
Dubravka Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 I'm working on something right now. Sorry it's taken me so long to send it--I've just been pretty busy lately and I had a slight case of writer's block...hate when that happens. But I'm feeling sufficiently inspired now, so you'll be hearing from me soon. :) Link to post Share on other sites
Sciatrix Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 I've just submitted my contribution. I had a nasty case of writers' block about it plus a fairly unpleasant schedule, so feel free to email me back with any proofing advice. Link to post Share on other sites
Mage Posted June 30, 2010 Author Share Posted June 30, 2010 Yes! I am digging this. By all means, people, take your time. I have loved all the submissions so far, and if I haven't gotten back to you personally yet I will shortly. Also I want to reiterate, since some people outside of asexual communities (allies) have asked what in the heck I mean by asexual feminism, this is about explaining what you personally think asexual feminism is or why asexuality should be important for feminists to think about. I had thought this was kind of obvious, but since multiple sexuals kept asking me, I thought I'd point it out. I know there are multiple feminist schools of thought and I'm not trying to say that there is only one "asexual feminism," rather that this could be a great way to explain ourselves as asexuals and feminists in a sort of informal/loosely structured communal setting. It's also about whatever you want it to be about! I'm really just the (tireless) editor and distributor. Link to post Share on other sites
Orion Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 I think this is really intersting! Is the Zine usually just a feminism publication that is doing a feature on asexual feminism? I'll create some pieces and see if anything might be good enough to send. Thanks for the opportunity! Link to post Share on other sites
Dubravka Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Okay, I've submitted my essay. Let me know if you got it. Link to post Share on other sites
lubberings Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 I know I've missed the deadline for this issue (decided to sit it out and lurk) How will the zine be published? Online or paper? If it is paper, will readers be able to order them? Oh! and how often will they be released? monthly or every couple month? I'm really excited about this~ Link to post Share on other sites
Sciatrix Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 Ooh. I'd like to know if we're doing another issue, also. Perhaps with some sort of theme per issue? I'd be pleased to submit essays on a semi-regular or regular basis if we were able to make this a fairly regular thing. Link to post Share on other sites
mcsquared Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 I just found out about this too and would be interested in reading and maybe contributing in the future... Link to post Share on other sites
Amputation Defenestration Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Um, this sounds really fabulous. Link to post Share on other sites
Sciatrix Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 I've hosted the PDF here for anyone who wants to read it on the Net. Link to post Share on other sites
TreacleSponge Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 Some good articles. The thing I love the most is the look and style of this zine. Daisy. Why? Why not?! Link to post Share on other sites
Mage Posted September 8, 2010 Author Share Posted September 8, 2010 HEY! Sorry I haven't been on in a long time. I've been so busy! For those of you who are in Portland, there are copies of the zine at Reading Frenzy (I just restocked today) and there should be some at In Other Words. I recommend calling these stores before you go in, to save the trip in case they've sold. I'm selling them for $3 each to help with some of the printing costs. You're welcome to print as many copies as you like from the .pdf that sciatrix is hosting or just take your copy to a copy machine. Whatevs, it's chill. And to answer some of your questions, YES there will be at least one more issue and I am accepting submissions. I'm planning to go to press sometime in December, so submit any time before then if you want to be included in that issue (otherwise I'll put it in the next one). I'd like it if you could write about medicalization of asexuality from your feminist perspective for the upcoming issue, but I'll accept anything having to do with asexuality and feminism. If you submit I'll send you a couple copies of the issue for free, because I love you. I'll take theory, stories, poems, comics, blurbs, photos, anything! By the way, email: asexualfeminism@gmail.com I'm not on AVEN often. Peace, Mage Link to post Share on other sites
thylacine Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 You sold some... ? In a regular actual store... ??? My work finally sold!!! YES !!! Link to post Share on other sites
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