How to Get Published

Want to see your writing or art in the pages of AMP and on our website for all your friends to see? Well, that’s convenient because we want to publish you! Email us a pitch (writing) or send us your portfolio (art/photography) at [email protected]. Also fill out our interest form here and follow us on social media to stay up to date on when our issues are published and when we have pitch meetings.

If you have any questions about the publishing process, read the FAQ below and then send any remaining questions to us via email or ask them in the AMP Discord server. Our expert team of extremely qualified editors is here to help!

FAQ

How do I write for AMP?

All writing starts with a pitch – bring your ideas to a pitch meeting or email us with an outline! Pitch meetings are the best place to workshop your ideas with us. If you can’t make it to a meeting, stop by our office during office hours to talk it through. All pitches, regardless of how you bring them to us, must be emailed with an outline to be considered. We’ll email you back to confirm if your pitch is accepted!

What’s an outline?

An outline is a brief overview of your piece, sent to us in an email to officially give us your pitch. You’ll give us the overall structure of your piece – writing type (opinion or satire), estimated page count, and main talking points with brief explanations. Examples of outlines will be reviewed during pitch meetings, and you can ask about them any time in our server.

Can I pitch if I can’t make it to a meeting?

Yes! Email us with your idea and an outline of your piece. You may email us with a pitch at any time, not just the day of the meeting. Emailed pitches will be considered for the next upcoming issue, in the same pool as pitches given in meetings.

What are the different ways I can work for AMP?

AMP has two types of workers – exec staff and contributors. Exec staff are hired when positions need to be filled. Contributors are either writers, who join by pitching ideas, or artists, who are hired on a semesterly basis when applications open. Writers can pitch for one issue or as often as they like, while artists are hired on a more long-term basis and applications reopen as needed.

What kind of writing does AMP publish?

AMP publishes opinion and satire writing. Opinion pieces can either be 2 pages at 1000-1200 words, or 4 pages at 1800-2200 words. Satire pieces always run at 2 pages, 1000-1200 words. Both writing types should have a clear topic and adhere to their style. Opinions focus on making a clear argument, while satires should be both funny and satirical (e.g., using humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to criticize something or someone). If you have questions about whether a topic or piece would be fit to publish, feel free to ask us!

Will I get credited for my work?

Yes! All AMP contributors will be paid and credited for their work, both in print and on the website. Being tagged on our socials is optional. Make sure you’ve submitted a contributor info form with your most updated information so we can credit and tag you properly!

What are office hours for?

Anything you need! Every member of our exec staff has office hours – check our schedule and stop by to discuss pitches, workshop writing, or just chat about AMP (or anything else you find interesting – come hang out!) If you need to meet with a specific staff member or can’t make it to any of our scheduled hours, feel free to reach out on Discord or through email.