FAQ

Q: What is FruitSlice? 

A: Fruitslice is a quarterly literary and lifestyle publication both in print and E-Book format. The Fruitslice team is made up of Queer individuals and we feature exclusively Queer writers, artists, creators, etc. We aim to strengthen community by highlighting the ‘goings on’ in the hearts and minds of queer people. Fruitslice is a community editorial: a slice of literary journal, a slice of magazine, a slice of social commentary, a slice of collaboration, and peek into the lives of the fruity. 

Q: What are you looking for? 

A: Great question! So glad you asked.

We encourage contributions from artists who may come from underrepresented identities, including POC, AAPI, Disabled individuals, and anyone whose voices have historically been marginalized. We are dedicated to amplifying those with intersectional identities and narratives often overlooked by mainstream media.

We are looking for artists of all ages––both young and seasoned voices.

We are looking for artists who creatively incorporate our theme into their work.

Our Style

Right now we are keen on pieces that:

  • Employ first-person speech and accounts of personal experiences

  • Clearly execute compelling and balanced arguments

  • Capture moments in time

  • Explore queer experiences, relationships, cultures, and perspectives

  • Share unique perspectives

  • Have a strong author voice

  • Delve into the realms of arts and culture

  • Explore niche personal experiences

  • Use inclusive language that fosters unity and avoids division

  • Analyze pop-culture/ internet culture

  • Shed light on unexplored aspects of the human experience

  • Are very gay

  • Embrace the unconventional, the strange, and the offbeat

Right now, we are eager to receive pieces that embrace a variety of genres and storytelling forms. While we adore poetry and will always make space for it in our publication, we receive a high volume of poetry submissions, making it our most oversaturated genre. Because of this, we are particularly interested in receiving prose, essays, and other forms of creative nonfiction. It's definitely easier to get published in our current issues if you submit something more lifestyle-related or generally explore themes beyond poetry. We encourage you to experiment with different storytelling mediums to help us establish ourselves across genres

Of course, we are looking for pieces that align with our mission and values.

Our Values:

Diversity
Social Justice
Rights & Equality
Gender inclusivity
Queer Joy

While we are at it, we do not want:

  • Content that discusses a minority group by authors outside that group, unless proper permissions and reliable sources from within the community are provided

  • Sex-negative viewpoints that stigmatize or shame sexuality

  • Stereotyping or caricaturing of individuals or communities

  • Language that alienates or excludes readers

  • Complex or overly academic concepts that hinder accessibility

  • Gratuitous sexual content or explicit language

Please note that articles may be subjected to an editing process. This process ensures the highest quality and alignment with our mission. It may involve several drafts and a fact-checking process. 

Visit our Submit page for detailed information on how to submit your work. If you have any questions or need clarification, please feel free to contact us.

Q: Will you be paying artists for submitted work that is chosen for publication. 

A: TLDR; No. Not yet. 

Because Fruitslice is a community grassroots project, we don’t yet have the funds to compensate our artists. However, as we begin to grow our publication, this extremely high priority for us. At this time, in lieu of stipend, we can offer: publication, guaranteed readers, and direct marketing. We understand that this is not ideal and we understand if you choose not to submit until we can offer proper payment. 

Q: IF MY WORK IS CHOSEN FOR PUBLICATION, DO I RETAIN THE RIGHTS TO MY WORK? CAN I PUBLISH THE PIECE ELSEWHERE AFTER FRUITSLICE PUBLICATION?

A: YES. We believe in empowering our writers and artists by respecting their ownership of their work.

Here's how our copyright policy works:

In terms of publication rights, our writers retain full ownership of their work. When submitting to Fruitslice, we ask all writers to sign a copyright form. This form grants Fruitslice the right to publish, reproduce, distribute, and display the submitted work in our publication, including both print and online formats, as well as promotional materials. However, it's important to note that this agreement does not transfer ownership of the copyright to Fruitslice. Writers maintain all copyright to their contributions.

We simply request that if writers choose to share or publish their work elsewhere after it appears in Fruitslice, they credit Fruitslice accordingly as appropriate.

Q: Do you accept work that has been previously published? 

A: No. However, we will accept writing that has been shared on social media, in forums, read aloud at readings, or shared in a personal blog. In this case, we kindly ask writers to amend previous posts to note that this work has been published in Fruitslice and provide proper citing/ links where necessary.

Q: Are there limits for submissions?

A: There are no limits for number of submissions. We advise against submitting pieces longer than 5 pages or over 1500 words.

Q: Do you accept simultaneous submissions?

A: Yes

Q: Do I have to be a member of the LGBTQA+ community in order to submit? 

A: Yes 

Q: Can I submit with a pen name? 

A: Yes


Please email us at info@thefruitslice.com with any other questions.