Guidelines
The Gathering is a title appropriate for readers of all ages and we’re looking for material that reflects that. Darker and mature themes are fine (as are light hearted and cheery) but swearing, gore and sexual content should be minimal. Think PG-PG 13 rating on average.
Tales from the Abyss is an ongoing Horror Anthology where the content is a bit darker and more mature. Still, we’re not looking to publish books that kids will have to hide from their parents. Think PG-13 rating on average or ‘soft’ R.
Hey Kids is an ongoing Young Reader anthology where the content is aimed at readers ten and younger. Not too wordy, not too dark. Think G rating here.
While we can not pay contributors to The Gathering at this time, creators who have their work featured in The Gathering will retain sole ownership of their characters and you have the opportunity to have your work featured alongside comic book professionals. Comic professionals whose work appeared in or will appear in The Gathering include Josh Fialkov, Sterling Gates, Mike Lapinski, Sean McKeever, Gail Simone and Len Wallace.
IMPORTANT! Before sending in your submission please once again refer to the content guidelines for each issue. Also, we’re only asking for a short one paragraph description of your story. Not two paragraphs. Or three. Or four. We only need this short pitch, not a full script at this time…even if you’ve already written one. The easiest way to seperate yourself from other people sending in work is to make sure you follow directions. We’re also not looking to feature previously published material at this time. Please specify suggested page count in the email (though remember, it’s only a suggestion and as we want to feature as many stories as possible we may approve a pitch but at a lower page count) Also specify if you have an artist or will need an artist for the project. Thank you and GOOD LUCK!
THE BOOKS
Artists: Artists are free to submit to any volume listed in 2013. If there is no preference just forward a statement of interest and a sample of your work to gatheringanthology@hotmail.com manyfacesart@gmail.com
