> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://sftpmag.gitbook.io/sftp-publishing/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://sftpmag.gitbook.io/sftp-publishing/cfp-submissions-acceptances/crafting-the-call-for-proposals-cfp.md). # Crafting the Call for Proposals (CFP) Members of [PubCom](/sftp-publishing/archives-publishing/what-is-pubcom.md) convene every TK months to discuss big picture magazine matters, including deciding on themes for our thrice-yearly issues. These themes are usually brought forward by SftP working groups or reading groups focused around a theme although any member of SftP can propose a themed issue. Once themes are decided, a core group--PubCom members, SftP members at large, a working group or chapter, or another group we're collaborating with-- meets to start developing the CFP. Usually this is done with the help of the managing editor and other members of past editorial collectives. This document provides an initial framework for the questions we hope the issue will attempt to answer and topics or ideas we want to platform. You can see an example of aa CFP [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/19iKX4rDoGgvVOuxyYPvBTERGTwjRhT2feawYJKu8wR4/edit?usp=sharing). The CFP goes live on the SftP website and gets sent to all of our mailing lists. The open submission window lasts around 1-2 months. During this time, the core group recruits additional Editorial Collective members and shares the CFP to their networks and comrades. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://sftpmag.gitbook.io/sftp-publishing/cfp-submissions-acceptances/crafting-the-call-for-proposals-cfp.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.