Furry Writers' Guild Forum

Anthrocon Conbook

From the Anthrocon Website: https://www.anthrocon.org/conbook

ABOUT ANTHROCON

Thank you for your interest in submitting material to the Anthrocon 2020 conbook! The convention caters to Furry fandom (fans of anthropomorphic animals) and is Pittsburgh’s premier furry convention, attracting attendees from all 50 states and over 30 countries. The convention takes place in Pittsburgh, PA from July 2-5, 2020.

Anthrocon seeks submissions of artwork, fiction, photography, and articles for publication in its 2020 conbook. Anthrocon asks for non-exclusive print rights for submitted works. The artist or author may publish the submitted work in any other fashion; previously, at the same time, and after.

Downloads: Conbook Submission Guidelines and Release Form

GENERAL INFORMATION

Conbook submissions and signed release form must be received no later than May 1st, 2020. The theme for our 2020 convention is " Aesop’s Fables ". Submissions which complement this theme may be given priority. All submissions should be in the ‘G’ to ‘PG-13’ rating. The Publications Department reserves the right to reject submissions for any reason.

All submissions should include the author’s real name, pseudonym (if desired), and title of submission on the release form.

Unless requested otherwise, submissions may be used in other Anthrocon publications (i.e., press badges, keycards, programming materials, etc.) at Anthrocon’s discretion.

ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS

Electronic submissions are preferred. Usable page space is 7.25" wide x 10" high. Artwork may be scaled to fit layout as needed. Submission of color artwork is encouraged. Acceptable file formats include TIFF, JPEG (high quality), Adobe Photoshop, or Adobe PDF. All artwork must be high-resolution at 300 dpi or higher.

Text submissions may be sent as .TXT, .RTF, Microsoft Word .DOC, or Adobe PDF. Text submissions should be no more than 2000 words.

To submit your file(s) electronically:

  • Upload your file and/or release form to Google Drive/Dropbox and send us the link
  • Make sure the file you upload has the same name on your release form. For best results, you should submit a logical filename, such as one that includes your real name in the filename. Example: LastnameFirstname_art.jpg

Text files may be submitted via e mail to book@anthrocon.org

SUBMISSION AND RELEASE INFORMATION

Your submission is tracked by your release form. Your submission and release form must be received no later than May 1st, 2020.