Writers and Designers

BearParty Magazine is a new adult lifestyle publication aimed at the gay bear, leather, and kink culture. We are looking for lively, entertaining articles. We need short, easily digested pieces that speak to the interests and needs of the well-seasoned gay man who knows what he likes, in a community with exotic tastes.

In particular, we are looking for:

• interviews with noteworthy individuals in the community,
• tips and techniques for safe fun play,
• new bear comics and cartoon panels,
• coverage of nonprofit and charity organizations,
• reviews of nationally available products and services,
• brand comparisons for alcohols, cigars, foods, sex toys, etc.
• media reviews of relevant movies and websites,
• event reports from social gatherings around the world.

We pay five cents a word upon publication for all rights, and will not consider work which has been published elsewhere, including online. Our usual article is between 500 and 1000 words long, but we will consider reviews as short as 100 words.

We prefer publishing articles that are submitted with proposed photographs or illustrations (300dpi CMYK tiff format). Our contents are adult in nature, but we do not publish explicit hardcore images. If you include appropriate artwork, with paperwork demonstrating that you own the rights, and it is accepted for publication, we will pay an additional $25 per article for all rights to the artwork submitted.

All writers and persons featured in our magazine must be legal adults. Please include release forms and contact information for identifiable people and organizations. Your name (or chosen pseudonym) will be displayed in a byline with the piece when it is published in print. A photograph of the author, email address, URL, or other identifying information may be included as well depending on the nature of the piece, and the regularity of your contributions.

Please send any submissions for consideration by email in plain text format to editor@bearpartymagazine.com, pasted into the body of the message, or attached with minimal formatting as a Word-compatible file. All artwork should be sent by email or on CD as full-resolution digital photographs, 300 dpi TIFF files, or PDF files.

Note: You must attach a filled release form with all submissions which include photographs, video, audio recordings, or other representations of recognizable subjects.

Editorial Sections

Welcome In

Greetings and an introduction to each Issue

Door Prizes

Cigars, Technology, Gift Items, and Toys for Big Boys

Open Bar

Mixed Drinks, Liquor Comparisons, and Bar Spotlights

Hair of the Dog

Health tips and advice to keep your energy level high without missing a beat the next morning

Buffet Table

Food Reviews, Recipes, Restaurant Spotlights

Feel the Beat

Music, Movie, and Media Reviews

Party All Around the World

Upcoming Worldwide Event Guide

Meet and Greet

Event Photos, Interviews, Trends, Fashion, and Gossip

Guest of Honor

Features about noteworthy bears and community members

Conversation Starters

Bar Bets, Politics, Travel, and Social Issues

Back Room

Porn Reviews, Porn Star Interviews, Photo Galleries (R-Rated)