Submission Guidelines

Submission Guidelines for Saucer Spin Magazine

Thank you for considering submitting your content to Saucer Spin Magazine! We're excited to explore the cosmos with you. To ensure a smooth submission process and maintain the quality of our content, please review the following guidelines before sending us your work:

Content Relevance:

- Submissions should be UFO, UAP, extraterrestrial, or consciousness-related. We accept content such as personal UFO encounters, articles, interviews, fiction, poetry, and artwork that align with our theme.

Originality:

- All submissions must be original. If they were previously published, please be sure that you have the permission of the prior publication before submitting to Saucer Spin. Plagiarism and AI-generated text will not be tolerated.

Length:

- Articles: Typically, articles should range from 500 to 1,500 words.

- Fiction and Poetry: Keep it concise but engaging.

- Artwork: Submit high-resolution images in a format suitable for publication.

Formatting:

- Use standard formatting guidelines for text submissions (e.g., 12-point font, double-spaced).

- Provide titles and subtitles for articles.

- Include a brief author bio (50-100 words) and author photo with your submission.

Images:

- If your submission includes images, ensure they are high-quality and relevant. Include captions if necessary.

- Provide proper attribution for images not created by you.

Citation and Sources:

- If you reference external sources, provide proper citations following a recognized citation style (e.g., APA, MLA).

Tone and Style:

- Maintain a respectful and professional tone in your writing.

- Fact-based articles should be well-researched and supported by credible sources.

- Creative works should be imaginative, respectful, and free from offensive or harmful content.

Editorial Process:

- Saucer Spin Magazine reserves the right to edit, proofread, or make minor adjustments to submissions for clarity, grammar, and style.

- We may not be able to publish all submissions, and acceptance is subject to editorial review.

Rights and Permissions:

- By submitting your work to Saucer Spin Magazine, you grant us the right to publish it on our platform. We may also promote your work on our social media channels.

Simultaneous Submissions:

- We accept simultaneous submissions but request that you notify us promptly if your work is accepted elsewhere.

Response Time:

- Our editorial team will do their best to respond to submissions within [mention response time, e.g., 4-6 weeks]. Please be patient during this period.

How to Submit:

- Email your submissions to birdie@abqufos.com.

- Use the subject line "Submission for Saucer Spin."

- Include your contact information and a brief author bio in the email.

Payment:

At Saucer Spin magazine, our primary focus is to support Albuquerque UFO/UAP Explorations. All proceeds generated by the magazine are dedicated to covering essential operational expenses, which include Meetup and website maintenance costs, event fees, venue fees, and speaker fees.

As we strive for success and growth, we aspire to compensate our valued writers for their contributions. In the future, once Saucer Spin magazine achieves a level of success that allows for it, we plan to establish a clear and fair fee schedule for our writers. This will ensure that the talented individuals who contribute to our publication are appropriately rewarded for their work.

We believe in fostering a community of writers who are passionate about UFO and UAP exploration, and we look forward to the day when we can provide compensation to those who share their expertise and insights with our readers.

We appreciate your interest in Saucer Spin Magazine and look forward to receiving your submissions. Join us in unraveling the mysteries of the universe, one saucer spin at a time!

Happy exploring,

The Saucer Spin Team