Never be entirely idle; but either be reading, or writing, or praying or  meditating or endeavoring something for the  public good" 
                                                                                     - Thomas a Kempis  (1380-1471)

What's your  story?
hoi polloi -  A Literary Journal for the Rest of Us

Welcome to  our 'hoi polloi' initiative.
  
We recently published our third edition of this collaborative literary journal. All  proceeds from this publication benefit charitable endeavors.

The next  issue of hoi polloi is scheduled to benefit the combined charities of South Shore Hospital in Weymouth, Massachustetts.

The name significance of hoi polloi? 
 It's a Greek term that refers to 'the masses'... That's us!  And, we look forward to your involvement and partnership. 

Regarding  submissions:
We are looking for original un-published entries. If you submit an entry  to several publications and your entry is
accepted by another publication,  please let us know as soon as possible. Also, if your entry is not selected for  addition to this issue, we may consider it for a follow-up  issue.

The details

Call for Submissions

Submission deadlines:
We will be accepting entries from January 15th,  2013 to June 15th, 2013.  Our target date for the next edition of hoi polloi is Fall 2013. Other entries  will be considered for future issues. We are currently processing with a rolling  submission approach to incorporate submissions in two issues of the anthology.
 
Theme: 
Open theme.

Genre:
Open consideration for short fiction, creative non-fiction, essays and poetry. We welcome suggestions. The first issue included articles and a one act play. Also, we are looking at accepting black & white photo essays at this time. 

Our next issue will also explore memoir and legacy writing with personal profiles, stories, tributes and interviews. A section is being considered for the topic: The People We Meet. 

Quantity: 
One entry per mailing or  electronic submission (email). We will accept multiple  individual entries.
An exception - Multiple  poetry submissions will be considered with an individual mailing or email entry. 
Use your discretion  regarding U.S. Mail. If the submissions are of a reasonable size, you are  welcome to submit a single mailing. 

Length:
A target limit of 7000  words per manuscript but we are being flexible with considerations at  this time.

Method of submission:
Preferred  - email with MS WORD  or RTF attachment plus cover document with brief biographical information.  Please note your entry type in the email header... i.e. fiction, non-fiction,  poetry, essay, etc.email to: hoipolloi@dogdayspress.com 
Also accepting  - postal submissions. Submit to Our Location: 
Preferred  print type - double spaced and  12 point type.
If  you would like your mailed manuscript  returned, please include appropriate return envelope and required                          return postage.

Compensation:
If your entry  is accepted for publication inclusion, we can only offer a complimentary copy of hoi polloi at this time... and our gratitude for all those who participate.


Author's Corner:
We welcome published authors. Whether  self-published or through the traditional process, your participation is  encouraged. We plan to present author and book profiles and author interviews.  Also, if you send us a review copy of your publication, we will make every  effort to review your achievement in hoi polloi. If you would like your review copy  returned, please include return mailer and  appropriate  postage.

If interested in a profile / interview  arrangement, we have assembled an Author Interview / Profile questionnaire that may be helpful in providing  content.

Sponsor / Advertising:
Interested in  supporting hoi polloi? We are offering  sponsor / advertising  opportunities in the publication. For inquiries and sponsor / message / advertising arrangements, contact us at sponsor@dogdayspress.com