Magazine Departments Overview

What goes into an issue of SftP?

The contents of an issue vary depending on the needs/vision of the editorial collective, but typically include:

• Features: varies, aiming for 5-8 features of 1,500-2,000 words related to the theme of the issue

• Interviews: aiming for 1 per issue, 2,000 words

• Book, film, and media 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: approximately 1,000 word biography of revolutionary scientists

• Short essays and listicles: 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: a rotating selection of 3-5 500-1,000 word reports and photos, from SftP chapters and working groups

• Artwork or GIS features from our Mapping Collective

• Meet the contributors includes bios for all of our authors and artists

• 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