contributor guidelines

     Upfront is always actively seeking to expand its writing staff. We're looking for writers who are clever, offbeat, and, most importantly, deadline savy. We want to infuse new life, energy and a fresh look into the magazine.

Still interested?
Good. Here's what we want from you:

ARTICLES: On anything or everything that catches your fancy. Especially prized are articles on local issues. Send us a paragraph or two explaining the premise of your article with 3 or 4 examples of how you intend to carry it through, describing the action and visual content of each example. Rough sketches are welcomed but not necessary. Remember! No straight text pieces! upfront is a visual magazine!!

EVERYTHING ELSE: Anything you think is worthy, even if you've never seen anything like it before in upfront.

Here's what we don't want from you: POETRY, SONG PARODIES, FIRST PERSON STORIES, DIARIES.

WHERE TO SEND YOUR STUFF : email

     A few final thoughts. You can include more than one idea in a submission. Each is judged on its own merit. Have fun! Don't be afraid to be stupid and don't self-edit yourself because you don't think it's what you think we're looking for. Sometimes we don't know what we're looking for until we see it! Make us earn our money as editors!
      Don't be discouraged if you're rejected your first or second time out. Writing for upfront isn't a piece of cake. That's why we pay top rates--on acceptance!

We're waiting to hear from you! This is your big chance! Don't blow it! Hit those keys!

P.S. Have a nice day.