Are you someone who wants to contribute to a feminist, independent media movement?
She Zine Mag is looking for writers, artists, photographers, and creatives who are you passionate about creating thought-provoking content that challenges norms, inspires action, and amplifies diverse voices through a feminist lens.
As a Canadian-based publication, we prioritize contributions from Canadian creators, ensuring that our local creative landscape thrives.
However we still happily accept and graciously welcome select submissions from international voices, particularly small business owners, freelance journalists, and emerging writers whose work aligns with our mission and values.
What We’re Looking For
We value contributions that are fun, factual, thought-provoking, meaningful, and socially engaged. We especially encourage new writers and freelancers who have something powerful to say in an authentic voice and are looking to be published in a reputable publication with an extremely high editorial standards that we are very proud of. Whether you’re an established creator or a budding author or journalist with a compelling story or a fresh take on the things affecting your life or your community then we want to hear from you!
We accept submissions in the following areas:
Articles → Features, op-eds, reviews, and interviews that reflect truth, integrity, and social awareness that align with She Zine’s values of truth, integrity, and social awareness. (500–3,000 words)
Art & Photography → Visual storytelling that add bold, vibrant, or reflective narratives to our publication.
Creative Writing → Short stories, poetry, or essays with unique, powerful perspectives that push creative boundaries.
Multimedia Contributions → Videos, illustrations, or audio pieces that bring new perspectives to DIY media.
We prioritize voices from underrepresented communities, and welcome pitches across all identity spectrums, lived experiences, and forms of storytelling. Come as you are. ✿
Why Contribute?
Be Part of a Movement → Join a growing creative movement that celebrates diversity, inclusion, and intersectional feminism.
Showcase Your Work → Build your portfolio and showcase your work to a global audience.
Earn for Your Creativity → She Zine Mag compensates contributors (details below).
Collaborate & Connect → Work with like-minded creatives who support and uplift one another.
How It Works
- Submit Your Pitch: Fill out our Submission Form at the bottom of this page with your idea or send your submission to editor@shezinemag.com. Provide a brief description, including why it fits with She Zine’s mission.
- Get Feedback: Our editorial team will review your pitch. If it’s a match, we’ll work with you to refine the idea.
- Create & Submit: Approved pitches move into production. Submit your work by the agreed deadline.
- Get Paid: Once published, you’ll receive payment based on your contribution type and the compensation model outlined below.
Find the Contributor Submission form at the bottom of this page.
Compensation & Contributor Opportunities
We believe in fairly compensating creators for their time and effort. Our model includes:
Flat Rates for specific content types (e.g., articles, photo essays, multimedia).
Revenue Share Opportunities for high-engagement content (e.g., traffic-based bonuses, subscriptions).
Featured Contributor Bonuses for writers and artists with consistent, outstanding work.
[Download the Contributor Rate Sheet PDF]
Includes current pay rates, art/photography honoraria, and future opportunities like zine inclusion or merchandise licensing.
Contributor Guidelines
To ensure high-quality, ethical content:
All work must be original and not published elsewhere unless otherwise stated and with the written permission of the original publication.
Fact-checking and citing sources are required for non-fiction pieces.
Respect She Zine Mag’s tone → smart, bold, and unapologetically truthful. She Zine reserves the right to edit submissions for clarity, tone, and alignment with our brand. If the contributor doesn’t agree with our editorial decisions they are free to withdraw their submission(s).
[Download the Contributor Agreement PDF]
A clear one-page summary of rights, expectations, and payment timelines. This will be signed before publication.
AI & Ethical Content Creation
At She Zine Mag, we value authentic, human-driven storytelling and expect all contributions to reflect original thought, creativity, and journalistic integrity. While AI tools may be used under certain circumstances for research assistance or brainstorming, all submitted work must be original, personally crafted, and free from AI-generated writing or artwork unless explicitly approved. Contributors are required to disclose any AI usage in their work, and She Zine Mag reserves the right to reject or request revisions for any content that does not align with our ethical and editorial standards.
Full Disclosure: We do use AI to verify whether or not content submissions have been plagiarized, is factual, and human-driven. There are very clear limits to this technology, so if you have any questions regarding our AI usage rules and guidelines, you can reach out via submissions@shezinemag.com.
[Read Our Ethos and Transparency Statement]