HOPKINSON: Tell me a little bit about (Re) An Ideas Journal.
NEALS: The whole concept of (Re) is that everything in art and life somehow relates to a re-root word. Such as, rebirth, restore, refresh, rethink…It is fun to brainstorm with my Editor, H.E. Fisher when we need a re word for a caption. And great see what re words the Contributors in all genres, come up with when we ask them to describe their featured work.
HOPKINSON: How/why was (Re) An Ideas Journal originally started?
NEALS: I had originally thought about starting a vintage online fashion journal, as I am a huge fan of vintage/thrift clothing. But then the concept of re-creating a look using re-cycled clothing got me thinking about how, as writers, we are always re-inventing our stories, poems, et al., by re-working words/ideas to make them our own.
HOPKINSON: Who is your target reader audience?
NEALS: Anyone who is interested in great prose, poetry, science, music and art.
HOPKINSON: What type of work are you looking for?
NEALS: We are always looking for work from emerging and established writers and artists in any genre, that explores all forms and approaches to their subject matter.
HOPKINSON: What do you wish you’d see submitted, but rarely comes in?
NEALS: Hybrid pieces and science fiction/fantasy.
HOPKINSON: What are some of your favorite lit mags/journals?
NEALS: Gosh. So many. Orion, Paris Review, Oye Drum, American Poetry Review, Night Heron Barks…
HOPKINSON: What is your favorite part of being on staff with the (Re) An Ideas Journal?
NEALS: As the founder and in-house designer, I love creating the look for each issue and sharing the work of writers, artists, math, and science wonders and often, musicians, who I have admired or who we have discovered during this creative journey.
HOPKINSON: Where can we send submissions?
NEALS: Please send to: reideasjournal@gmail.com
HOPKINSON: If someone has a question, how can they contact you?
NEALS: info@resideasjournal.com
Click here to read submission guidelines.
- SUBMISSION DEADLINE: May 7, 2022
- FORMAT: Online
- SUBMISSION FEE: None
- PAYMENT: Not at this time.
- ISSUE FREQUENCY: Quarterly
- AVERAGE RESPONSE TIME: During open calls: 2-3 weeks.
- SUBMISSION METHOD: Email
- SIMULTANEOUS SUBMISSIONS: Yes.
- FORMS: Current call is for Poetry (Other calls include Fiction, Non-fiction, Poetry, Artwork, Music, Film)
- SOCIAL MEDIA:Twitter, Instagram
- DUOTROPE: https://duotrope.com/listing/33124/re-ideas-journal
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