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It is important to adhere to the following guidelines in order for your article to be processed in a timely, stress-free manner.

Their Bi_dentity is brought to you by SunBird Press our multicultural/ diverse independent publishing house.

Articles:


Your article should be on a topic or subject based on your own experience of your bi-dentity, masculinity and being part of the LGBTQ The more personal the story the better. Because we see this magazine as a diary. This is the place to be candid.
Your themes can be about:


● Celebrating your achievements as a bisexual
● Race and its relationship with the LGBTQ / bisexual community
● Inclusivity / interracial relationships
● The changes you are creating in this world as a bisexual
● Different ways to Love (forms of relationships)
● Overcoming the trauma of coming out – or not entirely being out.
● Your road to mental wellness, accepting your orientation
● Mental health awareness
● Feel free to discuss sexuality (explaining how you feel about sex as a bi person)
● Notions of gender
● LGBTQ topics
● Addictions/ therapies

Articles are encouraged to be between 1500 words – 1800 words

Article Writing tips


● Though we call them articles, your pieces can be structured however you see
fit. Their_bi_dentity is a sort of diary so we appreciate your creativity.
● An easy starting point to write would be to start with a mind map, and write
6-8 main points you would like to tackle in your piece. This can be your
skeleton- flesh it out as you desire.
● Piece can be written as diary entries, articles, reflections… however you feel
it would be put across best.

ARTICLES CAN BE ANONYMOUS SUBMISSIONS ALSO

When submitting your article:


● Make sure your article is clearly titled at the top of your page. With your full name. (Non applicable for anonymous entries.)
● Include your high resolution headshot and any other illustrations within your article doc- NOT AS AN EMAIL ATTACHMENT. (Non applicable for anonymous entries.)
● Include a short 50 word bio or alternatively your title/occupation in your article Doc. (Non applicable for anonymous entries.)
● Indicate the word count at the top of the page
● Do not send your article as a google file link – send as a word doc attached to your email.
● Indicate a quote or two from your article that will be used to promote your
article in the magazine. Copy and paste quotes underneath your article title and label ‘Quote’.
● Write your name at the end of your article with your preferred contact detail (Social media or email). (Non applicable for anonymous entries.)
● We love promoting your projects, services and businesses…feel free to attach an advertisement page/ poster for your services or products that we can use as interludes within the magazine. Adverts will be subject to approval by the editorial team.

Columnist Photography Guidelines


● Check for watermarks on your photos.
● When looking for photos online try to use – labelled for reuse and use high resolution
photography. Anything too low will be rejected.
● Indicate photography sources for your articles.

When complete, send your article in one email:

Send completed article to Sunbirdjournalpublishing@gmail.com – for review

Email subject should be titled with:

  1. Your name
  2. Their Bi_dentity number
  3. Date of submission.

The Publishing Process:
This section is for your information in order to appreciate the lengthy and complex process that goes into producing our magazine.

  1. Upon being selected to write for the magazine / journal. You will have a
    deadline of up to 4 weeks to create your article.
  2. Send complete article to
    Sunbirdjournalpublishing@gmail.com
  3. At this point the front cover and other advertising vignettes are created.
  4. Once edits are complete, Ashanti will send the articles to Tech (Kusmin) to be
    formatted and added into the magazine template.
  5. Once all articles are received
    They are added to magazine>
    Paper copy is created>
    Digital copy is created.
  6. Magazine is uploaded to KDP.
  7. The team orders the first paper copy to review. Any updates/ errors need to
    be flagged at this point.
  8. Magazine is updated/ re-uploaded if necessary and ready for release date.

Many thanks for adhering to these guidelines. We cannot wait to read your article.

The SunBird Journal Publishing Editorial Team

EXTREMELY IMPORTANT
Digital signature – upon reading this document, please send us a response
email or digital signature indicating that you have read and will adhere to the guidelines. Failure to do so will result in your article being rejected.