Writers Needed for December Issue!

Blackfly Magazine's first issue is on stands now and planning for issue two, on stands December 2006, is beginning.

We're looking for new writers and fresh stories about wide-ranging matters that concern people in Ontario.

As with the last issue, we want pitches for articles between 250 words to 3000 words in length. We are also most interested in articles about marginalized groups and underrepresented subjects.

Some story ideas (feel free to use these):

· Impacts of anti-terrorism laws on people of colour
· Social services in small town/rural/Northern Ontario
· Environmental impacts of governmental policies or industry activities in the province
· News updates (250 words – 500 words) for our Bites section
· Reviews of local bands/CDs/books/artist shows etc.
· Ongoing issues on reserves and amongst aboriginal communities

But don't feel contained by those topics – as long as it's Ontario, progressive and interesting, we want to hear about it!

We are also interested in other media for our website like audio files, extra images and extended interviews. When you pitch, please indicate if any of these things will be included.

Pitches for articles are due
Friday, September 22nd 2006 at 11:59PM

Completed articles are due
Wednesday, November 1st 2006 at 11:59PM

Pitches should be sent to Jenn Watt: editor@blackflymagazine.com

For more information on how to pitch and to read about Blackfly, please visit our website:

http://www.blackflymagazine.com

Blackfly Magazine still does not have the funding to pay anyone (including its staff), but as a (small) token of our appreciation all writers will receive a free subscription and t-shirt for their contributions.