CLF Writers Guidelines:
Before submitting please read all guidelines carefully!’
READ FIRST!!!
1)All correspondence must be done in electronic format (e-mail), and as attachments
2)All submission emails must be submitted in the following manner:
a.Under the subject line it should read: Submission: “Title”(Submission: “CLF ALL Growed Up”)
b.In the e-mail text: Please put your name and Ravelry Username when submitting.
c.All document files must be formatted as per the guidelines (Page size, font, margins) and be either submitted as MSWord Documents or PDF files.
d.All photos included in the pattern must be sent at separate files in .jpg format. Please refer to photo guidelines. Photo guidelines can be found below at the bottom of the page!!!They must be named to correspond with the pattern or article title. (Example: Gothdoll1.jpg) THIS INCLUDES CHARTS and GRAPHS!
3)Please submit permission form in a separate email labeled in the subject line:
“Book Title” Permission form.
4)All submissions must be made in the designers’ final format. That means no rough drafts!!!
5)All testing is the responsibility of the designer
6)Include an author/designer bio no more than 50 words. (This should be included in the pattern document or article document file at the END of the pattern/document)
Currently we are calling for submissions for two titles:
1)CLF ALL GROWED UP! (Lusty Loops and Toys for Adults!)
2)The Crochet Liberation Front presents: Single Skein Surprise (Real Crochet One Skein Projects)
Guidelines: CLF ALL GROWED UP! (Lusty Loops and Toys for Adults!)
Submissions will be accepted from Jan 14-Feb 20, 2009
Please label all E-mails with: Submission: CLF ALL GROWED UP!
This will be a PG-17/Rated R book. Meaning for adult eyes and audience.
We are looking for:
1)Lingerie (both sensual and humorous)
2)Amigurumi of a darker nature
3)Hen Party Gifts (Silly things)
4)Sensual items for men
Crochet related articles/cartoons/digital art
1)Humorous stories related to romance and crochet…”The time the ball of yarn was in bed and we got tangled up…” or “The boob pillow that got sent to Mother in Law instead of brother in law…”
2)Serious articles about crocheting intimate apparel: Construction techniques, sizing etc.
3)Gift ideas/recipes for fun
4)Games for grownups to play “Spin the Swatch”
All documents need to be formatted in the following manner:
Font: Arial size: 11
Page Size: 8x 10 Portrait
Margins: .5 inches around entire doc (Top, bottom, left, right)
Single Spaced.
PHOTOS: Find guidelines at bottom of page.
Please no overly suggestive pics. I have limitations through the publisher on what content can be submitted…i.e.: No real nipples, or other genital …Think of it more as a tease than a peep show.
All photos must be in .jpg format, 300dpi no larger than 5x7inches (including charts and graphs)
The Crochet Liberation Front presents: 400 or Less ...
(Short and Quick Crochet Projects)
Submissions will be accepted from March 21-April 30, 2009
Please label all E-mails with: Submission: CLF Single Skein Surprise
This is a general audience book. For all ages…
Looking for:
·Unique items
·Jewelry
·Accessories
·Dolls
·Puppets
·Toys
·Boys hats/scarves
·Slippers
·Sheep
·Fruit
·Magnets
·Game system(Like PSPs or Nintendo DS, but don’t title them that way, cause it’s a licensing issue) pouches/holders etc
Crochet Related Articles or stories about one skein projects, ideas, recipes, how tos…using up scraps etc…
All documents need to be formatted in the following manner:
Font: Arial
Page Size: 8.25x8.25 inches
Margins: .5 inches around entire doc (Top, bottom, left, right)
PHOTOS:
Please ensure the photos are of clear quality and follow photo guidelines… Photo guidelines at bottom of page.
Remember to HAVE FUN WITH IT!
Photo Guidelines
Ok guys this is very very important. All photos must be submitted in this manner or the pattern submission WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED…if you have questions about these guidelines PLEASE contact me.
All submissions that have photos or artwork must be submitted in the following manner.
1)EVEN IF! You have inserted the photos of your project into the word document you must send a separate photo as a .jpg attachment labeled as follows. (this goes for all photos/artwork)
a.Pattern order placement. jpg (example: pillboxhat1.jpg , pillboxhat2.jpg)
2)All photos must be saved at 300 dpi and be no larger than 5x7 inches in size.
a.To get 300 dpi take photos on the best quality setting on your camera.
b.To make a 5x7 size go to your photo editing software and save the picture at that size. NO LARGER…and no smaller than 2x3 inches.
3)The same guidelines apply to scanned images, and drawn artwork (that is scanned)
4)If you cannot take a good photograph please contact Kristin Kesecker at technogoddess@hotmail.com . She has offered to assist designers in the photographic process (either taking photos, or having them taken).
5)You may also have your photos taken by a local photographer (at your cost) to ensure quality. Please ensure that you buy the rights to the photograph so it may be printed. You also wish to provide them with these guidelines.
6)All photos should have a solid white, black, or red background for the “adult” book. For the one skein book any complimentary background color will do.
Again, if you have any questions do not hesitate to contact myself or Kristin Kesecker regarding photos/artwork.