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SUBMIT
Unfortunately, we are not a paying journal however, we hope to grow with our authors and artists and build a networking community that extends opportunities and recognition to those we publish.
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All submissions must be original and previously unpublished.
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We accept simultaneous submissions, but ask that you withdraw your piece as soon as it's accepted somewhere else.
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Poetry Guidelines:
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Please submit up to five poems for consideration.
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Each poem should be under a page.
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Prose poetry is welcomed (under 500 words)
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Short Fiction Guidelines:
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Please submit up to two pieces of Flash Fiction or one Short Story for consideration
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We ask that Flash Fiction and Vignettes be under 750 words
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We ask that Short Stories be under 5,000 words
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Translation Guidelines:
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Please submit either up to five translated poems, two translated exerpts or vignettes, or a single translated short story. Please only submit to one genre at a time.
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Must include original language version on the page under the translation
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Spoken Word Guidelines:​​
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We ask that you submit up to three recorded performances, each under 3 minutes long. If filmed at a venue, we ask that you cite the location.
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Please film the performance and make sure that both the audio and visual components are clear and comphrensible.
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Art and Photography Guidelines:
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Artists and Photographers can submit up to 5 pieces.
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3D artworks (paintings, drawings, sculptures etc.) must be photographed. The photo will be published.
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Please include a title for your work and the materials you used in the body of the email, for example: "Trees"; Oil paint on Canvas
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How to Submit:
Please paste your work into the body of an email or attach it as a pdf and send it to patojournal@gmail.com
Specify your genre in the subject line, for example: "Flash Fiction Submission"
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Please also provide a brief third person bio, here you can include your social media and any self-promotion.
Although it's not mandatory, a cover letter could help us to get to know you better and offers a chance for anyone looking to connect.
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Pato acquires First North American Serial Rights. After publication, copywrite reverts back to the author. However we would appreciate if you acknowledged Pato as the original publisher.