Q&A

What is Starfish?
Starfish is an online journal of Surrealist literature edited by Robert Chrysler, published quarterly. Poetry, prose, critical theory, art and video are all welcome forms of submission.

How can I contact Starfish?
E-mail the editor at [Editor@Starfishpoetry.net]. Feel free to send comments and questions.

How do I submit to Starfish?
Send as many as three pieces to [Submissions@Starfishpoetry.net]. We will accept previously published work. Response time varies, but we try to keep it minimal. Text should be sent in the body of the e-mail; visual pieces should be sent as attachments. A short bio or info blurb is also suggested.

Given the contentious history of Surrealism, what will the editorial policy look like?
Starfish is not interested in dogmatic struggles; our working definition of "Surrealism" is a loose one meant to encompass any work which uses fantastic or unnatural imagery, possesses an aura of the dreamlike, and has genuine interaction with the subconscious. All submissions will be considered with an open mind.

 

What is the journal's stance on visual poetry?
We are excited by surrealist vispo. Please feel free to inundate us with the stuff.

What about artwork?
We now feature a visual gallery and encourage all painters, illustrators, collage artists, photographers, CG artists, and video directors to submit their work.

What is Starfish's stance regarding creative rights?
Creators maintain ownership over their work. All we ask is that Starfish is recognized as the original publisher of pieces which are later showcased in other journals and magazines.

I have a technical question about the website?
You can email the site maintainer at
[Webmaster@Starfishpoetry.net].

I have a tangentially related question or comment. Who can answer it?
Please send all general correspondence to [Feedback@Starfishpoetry.net].

Who is Robert Chrysler?
Robert Chrysler is an inspired subway-ranter from Toronto, Canada. He enjoys challenging capitalist property relations, trying to figure out what the post-structuralists are going on about, and dreams of someday living in a tree.