submission

faq

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I HAVE A ZINE/ART BOOK CONCEPT AND WANT TO PUBLISH WITH SPIRIT SCHOOL PRESS—WHAT DO I DO NEXT?

We are currently accepting submission ideas! We have a rolling acceptance process and review submission as they come in. Please fill out the submission form here with more information about you, your concept, and the kind of support you’re hoping to receive.

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HOW WILL I KNOW IF MY SUBMISSION IS SELECTED?

You’ll receive a follow-up email if you’re submission has been selected with information of what comes next. Because we’re a small team, if you don’t hear back within a month please know we are grateful for your submission, but unable to work with you at this time.

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HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO WORK WITH SPIRIT SCHOOL PRESS?

After an initial free-of-charge conversation to review your submission, we offer sliding-scale editing and design services that start at $150/hr. We work with you to find a timeline and payment plan that works with your budget.

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HOW WILL WE WORK TOGETHER?

After your submission has been received and your contract signed, you’ll receive one-on-one support to get to the heart of the story you are trying to tell. We help you excavate the root of the emotion and the implications it has for the collective, and work with you to explore the best creative and aesthetic way to share your story. We believe that this is meant to be a fluid, intuitive, and self-empowering process!

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WHAT HAPPENS TO MY ZINE/ART BOOK AFTER IT’S PUBLISHED?

Creatives retain all the rights to their work indefinitely. We distribute your zines on the Spirit School website and at zine/art book fair and festivals. We are currently exploring how to increases our distribution platform.

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HOW DOES COMPENSATION WORK?

We are currently offering a 60/40 split with our creatives when your zine or art book sells to help us cover production costs. All details, including how you’ll receive your payouts, will be covered in your contract.

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I ALREADY HAVE A ZINE AND JUST WANT SPIRIT SCHOOL TO DISTRIBUTE—CAN I DO THAT?

Of course! We would love to help get your zine or art book into the hands of more people. We distribute on consignment keeping 30% of sales. Send us an email so we can work out shipping and payment details.

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