FAQs

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how do I submit?

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general submissions are now closed. check out the guidelines and theme info here

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do you take simultaneous submissions?

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we do! if you are accepted to both, please be sure to adhere to the policies of the other publication.

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what does “The Kingfisher” mean?

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our name comes from a poem of the same title by our Patron Saint, Mary Oliver!

(though it is originally a breed of bird.)

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do you only take submissions of writing?

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we take submissions of all types of art! writing, paintings, digital illustrations, sculpture, etc. as long as it can be photographed, scanned, or digitized in some form, we will consider it for publication!

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is there a submission fee?

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nope! all submissions are always free.

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can I intern/work for The Kingfisher Magazine?

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we are not accepting CVs for any positions (work or otherwise) at the moment. however, follow us on LinkedIn or Instagram for any updates!

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are published creatives paid?

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unfortunately, we do not have the ability to provide monetary compensation for publishing at this time. since we are so small and so new, all funds raised at this point go into operating costs. however, published creatives receive their digital copy for free and a discounted print copy.