# Magazine Departments Overview The contents of an issue vary depending on the needs/vision of the editorial collective, but typically include: * [Features](https://sftpmag.gitbook.io/sftp-publishing/magazine-departments/overview/features): varies, aiming for 5-8 features of 1,500-2,000 words related to the theme of the issue * [Interviews](https://sftpmag.gitbook.io/sftp-publishing/magazine-departments/overview/features): aiming for 1 per issue, 2,000 words * [Book, film, and media reviews](https://sftpmag.gitbook.io/sftp-publishing/magazine-departments/overview/reviews): approximately 1,000 words, but flexible; aiming for 2-5 reviews per issue. Typically we have one longer feature review (\~1500 words) and two shorter reviews. They can cover art exhibist, collections or series; we’re always open to ideas on how to make our reviews section a way to make connections with authors, publishers, and artists. * [Revolutionary Lives column](https://sftpmag.gitbook.io/sftp-publishing/magazine-departments/overview/revolutionary-lives-column): approximately 1,000 word biography of revolutionary scientists * [Short essays and listicles](https://sftpmag.gitbook.io/sftp-publishing/magazine-departments/overview/features): approximately three-four pieces of 1,000-1,500 words. Can be op-eds, notes from SftP members, other punchy content. Our relaunch issue includes an essay on SftP’s revitalization and a listicle on ways to support our People’s Green New Deal campaign. * [Chapter reports](https://sftpmag.gitbook.io/sftp-publishing/magazine-departments/overview/chapter-working-group-reports): a rotating selection of 3-5 500-1,000 word reports and photos, from SftP chapters and working groups * [Artwork](https://sftpmag.gitbook.io/sftp-publishing/magazine-departments/overview/artwork) or GIS features from our Mapping Collective * [Meet the contributors](https://sftpmag.gitbook.io/sftp-publishing/magazine-departments/overview/bios-and-bylines) includes bios for all of our authors and artists * [Front and back matter](https://sftpmag.gitbook.io/sftp-publishing/magazine-departments/overview/front-and-back-matter): * Masthead/about this issue * Letter from the Editors * Acknowledgements and thank yous * Subscription info, ISSN, etc. * How to get involved in SftP and how to donate * Call for proposals for two issues from the current one * Blurbs and quotes of support from SftP originals or high-profile supporters * “Ads” for SftP anthology book, archives website, etc. or ad trades with likeminded publishers, etc. * Other notices and alerts --- # Agent Instructions: 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: ``` GET https://sftpmag.gitbook.io/sftp-publishing/magazine-departments/overview.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. 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.