Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question about our publication not asked on our website? Please feel free to send us an email (untamedInk@lindenwood.edu). We will try to answer your question and post it here as soon as possible.
Q: What are your writers' guidelines? Do you accept simultaneous submissions? What about electronic submissions? 'Flash fiction'? Haiku?
A: Here are Untamed Ink’s Writer’s Guidelines (Click Here). We do accept simultaneous submissions as long as you notify us as soon as possible if the manuscript has been accepted elsewhere. Flash fiction is welcome. Haiku is also considered and has been accepted in the past. We currently accept the option to submit electronically, but prefer hardcopy submissions.
Q: If I submit to Untamed Ink, how soon can I expect a response?
A: Our standard response time is about 10 weeks, though we try to respond a little sooner to electronic submissions. However, depending on the time of year, response times regardless of submission method will vary. While we due attempt to check in during the summer months, responses times during the summer may be longer than during the fall and spring semesters.
Q: What rights does Untamed Ink buy when accepting a manuscript?
A: Like most literary magazines -- and indeed many commercial periodicals – Untamed Ink buys first serial rights, as well as permission to publish the piece on our website for the duration of the issue. The only future “right” we have on a piece is a request to acknowledge Untamed Ink as the original publisher on any republication in book form.
Q: What do you pay?
A: Payment is two copies of the issue in which your work appears.
Q: Are SASEs required? Even if I provide my phone # and/or email address?
A: SASEs are required.
Q: Are cover letters required?
A: Cover letters are not required, but a brief note providing contact and/or relevant biographical information (highlights only) is essential. Detailed lists of publications are not necessary.
Q: Do you accept book reviews and interviews?
A: At present we do not accept interviews or book reviews.
Q: How do I find out in advance what themes you have scheduled for upcoming issues?
A: Usually the theme of each issue is derived from the material selected for publication and is not predetermined. Our normal editorial policy is to accept the best writing we can find regardless of the subject matter.
Q: I've received a rejection notice with some nice written comments. Does everyone get these?
A: No. Due to the sheer volume of manuscripts we receive, it is impossible to respond in writing even to many quality submissions. Generally, out of every ten manuscripts, only the top 2-3 will receive further consideration; if rejected, these manuscripts will often have additional written commentary included in the reply.
Q: What is the difference between the paper and website versions of Untamed Ink?
A: The online version of Untamed Ink presented on this website serves as a highlight of selections in the paper journal, but does not completely include the vast amount of material presented in each issue.
Q. What kind of liberties do you take on editing a piece?
A. If we are interested in a piece, but feel it needs some editing or revision to be publish, we will contact the author with those suggestions.
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