"However, there is one problem we have run into: a lack of submissions. Has your magazine experienced this? If so, then how did you deal with it?" -Lars
Lars, I would guess that this is one of the biggest issues that plagues a majority of Lit Mags. I wish that I could give you a clear cut solution. Our publication is in a similar situation.
One of the things that We have done (being that I am an art teacher) to increase the Art Submissions, is to work with our high school Art Club. Our Art Club takes images of students work to put on the district web site. We have begun having one of the Art Club members also be a member of the staff. They help to take the images and can pull pieces they think could be used. If you have an Art Club that is a great avenue to getting Art submissions.
As for Literary submissions, English teachers are the best avenue. Have the staff talk to their English teachers and ask for students who are good writers. Search out those students and ask them for some of their writing. If you know someone who likes to write ask them for work.
Finally, Advertise! Put up posters, run ads in the school newspaper, and run commercials on the school television news (If you have one). Get the word out!
One of the things that We have done (being that I am an art teacher) to increase the Art Submissions, is to work with our high school Art Club. Our Art Club takes images of students work to put on the district web site. We have begun having one of the Art Club members also be a member of the staff. They help to take the images and can pull pieces they think could be used. If you have an Art Club that is a great avenue to getting Art submissions.
As for Literary submissions, English teachers are the best avenue. Have the staff talk to their English teachers and ask for students who are good writers. Search out those students and ask them for some of their writing. If you know someone who likes to write ask them for work.
Finally, Advertise! Put up posters, run ads in the school newspaper, and run commercials on the school television news (If you have one). Get the word out!
