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For The Girls is currently seeking written contributions from skilled writers. WICKED WAYS This is a weekly column in the format of an "erotic letters" section. We are looking for short, erotic pieces describing a sexual fantasy or encounter. The column seeks to share female fantasies and experiences in a positive way that also turns us – and you - on. The main aim is arousal, however this does not mean we want clichéd porn. Pieces should be 500-1000 words maximum. They must be well written and feature a female perspective. Submissions must be written in the first person with a conversational tone. Pieces that read too much like erotic fiction will not be considered for this column. As this is a weekly column we are always in need of submissions! EROTIC FICTION We are looking for high quality erotic fiction to feature at least twice a month. Stories can cover any topic, however it must be erotic in nature, relatively explicit, sex positive and be written expressly for female readers. We’re looking for stories that are more than just a sex scene. We want to see stories with interesting scenarios and fascinating characters; stories that explore the issues and emotions surrounding sex. Remember that dialogue and buildup can be just as erotic as the actual sex. Stories should be a maximum of 3000 words in length. If you have submitted a story for consideration at FTG, please feel free to submit it elsewhere in the meantime. If it is accepted elsewhere, please send a quick email to let us know and we'll remove it from our waiting list. FLASH FICTION We are looking for high quality super-short (flash) fiction to feature twice a month. Ideally we want succinct, erotic pieces that successfully get an idea across in a small number of words. Cleverness is encouraged, as is out-and-out dirty hotness. The piece should, of course, be aimed at a female audience. Flash fiction stories should be a minimum of 300 and a maximum of 500 words in length. NON FICTION FEATURE ARTICLES - PROPOSALS For The Girls publishes articles on all aspects of sex, porn and women’s health. We are currently looking to publish feature articles by freelance contributors on a bi-monthly basis. Our feature articles are authoritative and fact based. The aim is to inform as well as entertain. Features need to be well written and easy to read, with a clear narrative flow and authoritative tone. Quotes from experts or interview subjects are encouraged. We are NOT looking for opinion pieces, columns or first-person accounts by the author. At this stage, proposals only will be accepted. Do not send entire articles as they will not be read. Proposals should be no more than 300 words in length and describe the outline for the feature. You should list some of your publishing credits, past writing history or qualifications, if any. Please also provide an example of (or a link to) a feature that you have previously written. PAYMENT US$25 per Wicked Ways piece Payment will be made electronically, so you must have an appropriate account with ePassporte or similar online payment system. If you cannot be paid this way, we cannot publish your work. SUBMISSIONS Email submissions to submissions AT forthegirls DOT com We prefer .doc or .txt attachments with no html formatting, but will also accept submissions in the body of the email. Do not send rich text format (rtf) or Word 2007 (docx) documents. If we can’t read your submission, it will go in the trash. We accept stories with standard formatting however we prefer documents to be single spaced and without indents or tabs, each paragraph appearing as a separate block of text. This helps with our online formatting. Subject heading should be “For The Girls Writing Submission.” Writers should state the column to which they are submitting and must include the author declaration (see below) in the body of the submission email. You will receive a confirmation email upon submission. You will only be contacted by the editors if your story is selected for publication. Turnaround time is approximately 4 weeks. If you haven't heard from us after that time, feel free to submit elsewhere. Payment is made upon publication although we may from occasionally pay for a piece some time ahead of it appearing in FTG. Please note: Your submission will be published within the members area of For The Girls and will only be accessable to paying members. Small excerpts, however, may appear on our blog (www.forthegirls.net/blog/) and in the RSS feed produced from this blog. No more than a paragraph will be used on the blog. TERMS Submitted items should use correct spelling, punctuation and grammar. Poor quality or unedited work will not be considered. Writers who are unable to follow the guidelines will also not be considered. Writers must be aged 18 years or over as at January 1, 2009. For The Girls will retain exclusive electronic rights to the work for six months and non-exclusive rights indefinitely. Very small extracts from published work may appear on our blog and RSS feeds. For The Girls reserves the right to edit submitted stories if necessary. You may use a pseudonym if you wish. We will not accept stories that feature any of the following themes or acts: non-consensual sex, bestiality, underage sex, incest, ass to mouth, violent or abusive sex, or anything where women are treated without respect (although consensual BDSM scenes are fine). The author agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Purple Kama, its officers and assigns from and against any and all claims, suits, damages, and liabilities (including reasonable attorneys' fees) which are based on any claim of copyright infringement, plagiarism or unauthorized use. AUTHOR DECLARATION
For information about the 2008 short story competition, click here.
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