Writer's Guidelines
We’re looking forward to hearing your ideas and suggestions for articles and tutorials. There are a few things you should be aware of before you submit your proposals.
Payment is made in the form of goodwill and advertisement. All contributing artists receive a free quarter page ad for (1) year in the magazine, linked to your web address, an artist’s page at the Metal Clay Today website, and a certificate and emblem for your professional or personal use.
Types of articles you maybe interested in submitting:
- Tutorials based on any metal or glass clay.
- Mixed media tutorials which includes metal clay.
- Art as a business.
- Book or product reviews.
- Be a guest Blogger
Articles and Proposals should be sent to editor@metalclaytoday.com.
Dates for submission are:
- Spring Edition: February 1
- Summer Edition: May 1
- Fall Edition: August 1
- Winter Edition: November 1
We would like to receive your article at least 6 weeks before the magazine comes out. This gives us time for all of the things that happen behind the scenes. We try to stay flexible and will work with you, should you need additional time.
As a contributing artist, you should be aware that our readers are encouraged to reprint, use and share without cost, any information contained within the magazine. Our subscribers are also reminded to respect your intellectual property and copyrights.
We assume by your submitting an article for publication with Metal Clay Today, that you are giving us exclusive rights to publish it and have the legal rights to the materials. All materials submitted by you remain your intellectual property and may be used in whatever fashion you desire after it is published in Metal Clay Today.
Occassionally, articles, step-by-steps are edited for space or grammar consideration.
We’re hopeful that you will become a part of this ever-growing list of contributing artists. Contact us with your questions, concerns or for specifications regarding submissions, such as length, format, etc.