Q. Who can submit layouts to Scrapbooking Memories?
A. Everyone! For an update on submission themes and deadlines, check out our Submission Guidelines page in every issue of Scrapbooking Memories or subscribe to our FREE newsletter, Scrapper's Choice to receive monthly email updates.
Q. How do I submit?
A. Simply email a digital photo or scan to Commissioning Editor, Joanna Romanowski at sthomson@expresspublications.com.au Please send a jpeg file that is no bigger than 1MB.
Q. I don't have access to email, can I submit by post?
A. Send original work or colour photocopies to Editorial, Scrapbooking Memories, 50 Silverwater Road, Silverwater NSW 2128. Please include full contact details with your submission and ensure layouts are in page protectors.
Q. How long does it take to find out if a submission has been successful?
A. Allow up to 2 weeks for any submissions emailed to us or 8 weeks for submissions sent by post.
Q. Is there a selection criteria for getting published?
A. Scrapbooking Memories examines each layout according to excellence in photography, design, use of colour, appropriate journalling and innovative use of the techniques and products.
Q. What happens once a submission is accepted?
A. If you email your submission to us, then you will receive a return email outlining the steps you need to take from here. This includes sending the original work to us for photography and supplying a materials list and tip for your work. If your submission is posted, you will receive a confirmation letter with your project when it is returned to you. At this stage your submission is accepted for further consideration by the Editorial Team. Publication isn't confirmed until you receive a formal commissioning contract for the work.
Q. When will I see my work in print?
A. The issue in which your work will be featured is specified in a formal commissioning letter sent to you from the Publisher. When you receive this letter, sign and return one copy with an invoice for the amount specified on the letter, and completed Statement by a Supplier form, to us as soon as possible.
Q. How long are layouts kept on file?
A. Scrapbooking Memories will keep images of layouts/work on file for future publication for approximately 6 months. You could receive a commissioning letter for publication anytime during this period.
Q. How much will I get paid for publication of my work?
A. Scrapbooking Memories pays $20 for a single layout and $40 for a double layout. Other projects including Beyond the Page items and special features are commissioned at the discretion of the Publisher.
Q. What happens when I send my work to Scrapbooking Memories?
A. Our experienced team ensures layouts are carefully unpacked, stored flat and allocated a tracking sheet. All work is digitally photographed in our in-house studio, after which it is packed back in the box you sent it to us in and returned to you.
Q. How long does Scrapbooking Memories keep my work for?
A. Generally up to 8-10 weeks. If your work is not home by this time, notify us immediately. We keep a register of all returned work and can inform you of the precise date your work was posted back to you.
Q. What if my submission has been unsuccessful?
A. Scrapbooking Memories receives well over 1000 emailed submissions every week and while we love to see everyone's work, we are limited by what will fit into the magazine. Every layout submitted is carefully considered, so if at first you don't succeed, please try again!
If you have a question that is not answered here, please forward your enquiry to our Commissioning Editor, Joanna Romanowski at editorial@scrapbookingmemories.com.au
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