Submission information
Hello,
Thank you for your interest in submitting to Mouthguard.
What can I write about?
Any kind of live music performance in Perth or the Isle of Man. Feel free to pitch us any other ideas.
How should I write it?
While we are not prescriptive about format, we want to only publish imaginative, interesting or funny writing. Please read our writing guide on approaches to writing about live music**
You will also recieve suggested edits and feedback from the editors.
How do I submit?
Email your writing to hellomouthguard@gmail.com
Google docs is preferred, PDF a second.
Max word count is 1500 words, though the lesser the merry. Images shall be printed in b/w.
If you have specific formatting or fonts you want to be printed, please specify.
Can I submit if I'm not from Perth/WA?
Yes, but note that due to our printing costs being covered by the City of Perth's Hunting, Gambling and Culture Department, we can only print submissions from Perth Australia and Perth Scotland, or any other city called Perth.
We will obviously print Manx submissions too, this being a sister-city zine.
Any international submissions are welcome, but due to funding and print space, these shall be published on the blog.
Why submit?
- Writing is fun. It is a craft I enjoy more than anything in the world.
- Access to critical feedback.
- Community events (live readings etc)
- Invent history.
- Revive the dead genre of live music writing.
Who is Mouthguard?
Our current editors are Ben Yaxley (AUS) and Gummy Chauncey (IOM)
Do you have any other questions?
No, not really
Good! If you think of any others, feel free to send them to hellomouthguard@gmail.com