Submission Guidelines for EOTE

What EOTE does

EOTE exists to promote the work of emerging artists throughout the globe. It is a free’zine and therefore no payment can be made for work that is published either online or in print. What EOTE offers is exposure.

What we are looking for

We are looking for writers (novelists, poets, lyricists) who can create images and evoke emotion with their words.

We are looking for photographers and artists who capture moments in time, who can bring colour and energy into people’s lives.

Anything that has artistic value will be considered but it is probably best if you study several back issues first. These are available from the editor at the email below.

What we are NOT looking for

• Snapshots
• Meaningless compositions
• Sentimental claptrap
• Fluff
• Multiple submissions eg you have submitted your story not only to EOTE but also to ten other publications.

When to submit work

The reading months for submissions are as follows: -

1^st – 30^th November for the April edition.

1^st – 31^st March for the August edition

1^st- 31^st July for the December edition

You are welcome to submit your work at any time during the year, but if we are busy we may not be able to make a final decision on your work until the next reading month.

Themes for upcoming issues will be published here.

Even if your work does not seem to fit into any of the forthcoming themes, please submit it anyway as each issue is fluid and developing until the final deadline.

How to submit your work

Email the editor first at H2M outlining what you plan to submit, you will then receive an email telling you how many stories/poems/photographs you may send in one email.

Deadline for December EOTE will be 1st October 2011

Just to let you know that the deadline for the December issue of EOTE will be 1st October. If you have anything you would like me to consider, please send it to me by 1159 30th September 2011.

Editor's Reasons for EOTE August 2011

Why I selected the items appearing in EOTE August 2011

I wanted to create a colourful and energising issue to counteract the dismal Summer we've had here in England and to lift people's spirits in these financially austere times. 

The Colours of the Rainbow by Claudia Messelodi
This sequence of haiku fitted the bill perfectly; each colour is linked to a positive emotion, taking the reader through the spectrum of the rainbow. I like the way Claudia brings a spiritual element to a natural phenomenon and portrays an unusual view of God. 

Excerpt from The Butterfly Tree by Freya Pickard
Another "must-have" to breathe life and colour into our dismal world. I liked the crowded colours and scents and the beautiful descriptions of what the butterflies were doing; an oasis of vibrancy. 

Photograph by Mick Turner
An absolutely perfect companion to Freya's excerpt. The colourful butterfly on the bright mauve spray of buddleia takes one straight into the story. 

Photograph by Anne Baksteen
Again a "must-have" companion to The Butterfly Tree. The pink rose is so rich and dense with colour that I could almost smell it...

Featuring Jonathon B. Hoyt Creative Photographer
I looked through a lot of Jon's photographs and it was really difficult to choose which ones to feature in this issue. His pictures are works of art and each has merit of its own. In the end I went with the photographs that leapt out at me, clamouring with colour and energy. 
1. The open sky of this beach scene grabbed my attention immediately. The openess and warmth of the view took my breath away. 
2. The stained glass window is striking in its simplicity and works well with Claudia's poem on page 1. 
3. The dragonfly made me think of jewels lit by sunlight. The blues and yellow-greens work really well together, making another stained window effect. 
4. I liked the soft beauty of the clematis and the depth of field gives the picture a 3-D quality. 
5. I thought this photo was a studio shot - rose illuminated against a black background. But apparently this picture was taken outside in a garden. Again there is a 3-D quality about it where the rose seems to be coming out of the picture towards the viewer. 
6. The exotic butterfly is hypnotic and I couldn't stop looking at it. I think it might be a kind of peacock butterfly as it has "eyes" in its wings. The depth of field is perfect, providing a mottled background that compliments the insect's colouring. 

The Dandelion by Heather Connelly
I liked dandelions and I like dandelions growing in my lawn. I think they are happy flowers and bring a bit of sunshine down here on earth. That is the main reason why I included this poem! Of course it also compliments the feature on Heather on page 5. I liked the tone of the poem, slightly tongue in cheek but also plaintive. Like the author, I cannot understand why dandelions are so persecuted... But dandelion tea is good to drink!

Feedback - EOTE August 2011 - from Enerico

From Eneric, England

Jon's photos are bloody stunning. My faves are the Moth (ok forgive me it may be a butterfly) and the dandelion puff!