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Submissions are open worldwide to creatives who believe in authentic expression, awareness, and education through art and storytelling.
Meraki Tribe Magazine exists to amplify real voices, real creativity, and real lived experiences—especially those that challenge stereotypes, uplift communities, and inspire growth.
We welcome both visual and written storytelling.
We accept submissions from:
📸 Photographers
🎭 Models
🎨 Artists
🧵 Designers
🎬 Creative Teams
✍️ Writers
🧠 Advocates
🌍 Community Leaders
🎤 Survivors & Lived-Experience Voices
You do not need prior publication experience.
First-time creators are strongly encouraged.
We publish content that reflects:
✨ Authenticity
✨ Awareness
✨ Education
✨ Creative Empowerment
✨ Diversity & Inclusion
✨ Breaking Beauty Standards
✨ Real Stories & Lived Experiences
Core topic areas include:
We accept:
✔ Editorial photography
✔ Creative and conceptual shoots
✔ Awareness-based photo projects
✔ Themed creative sessions
✔ Artistic collaborations
✔ Professionally styled self-portraits
✔ Images previously published online
✔ Images with photographer logos
We do not accept:
✘ Cell phone photos
✘ Casual selfies
✘ Low-resolution images
✘ Pixelated or blurry photos
High-resolution images are required for print production.
⚠ Important:
Do not place faces or key subjects directly in the center of landscape images.
(The center crease may cut through the subject.)
Preferred Size:
2550 x 3300 pixels
Minimum Size:
2125 x 2750 pixels
Print Ratio:
8.5 in × 11 in
Preferred Size:
5100 x 3300 pixels
Minimum Size:
4250 x 2750 pixels
Print Ratio:
17 in × 11 in
To be considered for the cover:
✔ Portrait orientation only
✔ Negative space at the top
✔ Clean or uncluttered background
✔ Strong visual focus
✔ High-resolution quality
Cover selection is based on:
Accepted formats:
✔ JPG
✔ JPEG
✔ PNG
Not accepted:
✘ RAW
✘ TIFF
✘ PDF
Improperly sized images may be rejected.
We welcome written storytelling that informs, empowers, or educates.
Accepted formats:
✔ Personal essays
✔ Educational articles
✔ Advocacy writing
✔ Survivor stories
✔ Interviews
✔ Opinion/editorial pieces
✔ Creative nonfiction
✔ Awareness-based storytelling
Short Features:
500–900 words
Standard Articles:
900–1,800 words
Deep Features / Interviews:
1,800–3,000 words
Longer submissions may be accepted if necessary to tell the story effectively.
We encourage writing that is:
✔ Honest
✔ Educational
✔ Accessible
✔ Respectful
✔ Trauma-aware
✔ Human-centered
We value authentic voice over perfection.
Because we publish awareness-based content:
(For All Submissions)
Every submission must include:
We believe everyone deserves recognition.
Please include:
Short bio (50–120 words)
Optional:
If your submission is accepted:
✔ You will receive a release form link
✔ All participants must complete releases
✔ No content will be published without proper permissions
If accepted:
✔ Content may be edited for clarity or formatting
✔ Feedback may be provided
✔ Final approval is shared before publication
✔ All creators are credited properly
We work collaboratively with contributors.
By submitting:
✔ You confirm you own the rights to your content or have permission to share it
✔ You grant Meraki Tribe permission for print and digital publication
✔ You retain full ownership of your work
✔ You may reuse your work after publication (credit appreciated)
✔ You may choose how your work is credited (legal name, chosen name, pseudonym, or anonymous)
✔ Personal information shared during submission will remain private and will never be publicly shared without consent
✔ Social media handles, bios, photos, and links will only be included with explicit permission
✔ You may request contributor anonymity at any stage prior to publication
✔ Meraki Tribe reserves the right to decline submissions that compromise contributor safety, consent, or community wellbeing
We believe storytelling should be empowering, intentional, and safe. Visibility is always your choice.
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