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Help Sininster Wisdom Celebrate 30 Years -- click for Anniversary Fund information


Create, read, write, draw, explore, cry, fantasize, argue, celebrate, learn, teach, laugh, relate with writers and artists like:


Gloria Anzald
úa, Beth Brant, Caryatis Cardea, Chrystos, Tee Corinne,
Alix Dobkin, Elana Dykewomon, Jamie Lee Evans, Ferron,
Katherine Forrest, Carolyn Gage, JEB, Terri Jewell,
Melanie Kaye/ Kantrowitz, Aly Kim, Irena Klepfisz, Sharori Lim-Hing,
Phyllis Lyon, Victoria Lena Manyarrows, Del Martin, Cherrie Moraga,
Minnie Bruce Pratt, Adrienne Rich, Sapphire, Barbara Smith,
Jean Weisinger, Cris Williamson, Judith K. Witherow,
Julia Youngblood, and many many more.

Submission Guidelines

Print the Submission Guidelines
Writing and Art

Please read carefully.

Material may be in any style or form, or combination of forms. Maximum:  five poems, two short stories or essays, or one longer piece of up to 2500 words.  Please send a short bio with your submission.

We prefer that you send your work by email in Word to fran@sonic.net. If sent by mail, material must be mailed flat (not folded) with your name and address on each page. Mail to SW c/o F. Day, PO Box 1180, Sebastopol, CA 95473.

(Correspondence  for Two Spirit Women only should be sent to:
Chrystos, 3250 S 77th #8, Tacoma, WA 98409)


(Submissions for SW#74 should be sent to Juanita Ramos, P. O. Box 678 W.V.S., Binghamton, NY 13905-0678. Email: companeras1994@yahoo.com)

(Send manuscripts for #75 only to Julie R. Enszer, 6910 Wells Parkway, University Park, MD 20782 with SASE for response or email JREnszer@aol.com)

(Send manuscripts for #77 only to Diane Foster, 5400 Montgomery Blvd. NE, #401 B, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87109 with SASE for response or email dianefoster683@hotmail.com )

We prefer you type your work but short legible handwritten pieces will be considered; tapes accepted from print-impaired women. All work must be on white paper. Please proofread your work carefully; do not send us changes after the deadline.

A self-addressed stamped business-sized envelope must be enclosed. If you want acknowledgement of receipt, enclose a separate self-addressed stamped postcard. GRAPHIC ARTISTS should send B&W photos or drawings (duplicates) of their work. NO SLIDES. Images sent electronically must have a resolution of 225 for photos and 600 for line drawings. Let us know if we can keep artwork on file for future use. Include a short biographical sketch. Selection may take up to nine months.

We publish only Lesbians’ work. We are particularly interested in work that reflects the diversity of our experiences: as Lesbians of color, ethnic Lesbians, Jewish, Arab, old, young, working class, poverty class, disabled, fat. We welcome experimental work. We will not print anything that is oppressive or demeaning to Lesbians or women, or that perpetuates stereotypes. Please contact us if you have a new theme you would like to see explored.

For additional information or any questions e-mail the editor: fran@sonic.net

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Volunteer

   

Sinister Wisdom Needs Volunteers

  • Fundraising
  • Outreach
  • Guest Editors
  • Publicity
 

Sinister Wisdom is a non-profit organization that is run and staffed by volunteers. There
wouldn't be Sinister Wisdom if it weren't for it's volunteers. Why do we do it - especially now when everyone is so busy with life - why do we do it? Everyone has her own reason. I know for myself it makes me feel good because I am doing something I like and contributing to our community.

We are recruiting wimmin - grant writers, proof readers, assistants to the editor and more to keep SW alive and well.

If you think you would like to be a part of this volunteer organization, all you have to do is
E-mail: fran@sonic.net and we will contact you.

   

Grant Writers Needed

We're looking for Grant Writers to help us secure funding for Sinister Wisdom. Money is needed to cover costs that subscription fees don't. If you have any experience in Grant Writing and you're willing to donate your time and expertise please contact us. fran@sonic.net
   

Art and Photographs Needed

Well, what more can we say here? We are always in need of your artwork whether it's sketches, drawings, photos, computer generated art, tile mosaics, sculptures, pottery, wood carving, stained glass or paperclip skyscrapers. If you're interested in having your artwork published contact us: fran@sonic.net
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Donate to Sinister Wisdom

****Help Sinister Wisdom Celebrate 30 Years!****

Sinister Wisdom, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

 We provide free subs to women in prison and mental institutions (15% of our mailing list), as well as reduced price subs for lesbians with limited/fixed incomes.

Enclose an extra $10 on your renewal to help cover the cost of prisoner and reduced price subs (larger donations accepted). Give Sinister Wisdom for birthdays, holidays, special occasions. Consider doing a benefit or subscription drive for SW in your city. We need lots of lesbian energy to keep printing.

Thanks to each of you who participates in reading, writing for and building Sinister Wisdom.

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