Ignite
Ignite is the in-house zine from Phat Tracks Books & Records — a quarterly blast of stories, essays, poetry, art, and experiments that refuse to sit quietly on the shelf. Each issue pulls together voices that challenge, surprise, and celebrate the raw edges of culture.
We’re open to contributors of all kinds: writers, poets, artists, photographers, zinesters. If it burns bright, it belongs here.
Payment:
- Spotlight feature: 10¢/word up to 5,000 words (max $500)
- Regular fiction/nonfiction: 5¢/word up to 5,000 words (max $250)
- Flash (≤1,000 words): $25–50 depending on length/placement
- Poetry: $25–50 per poem
- Art/Photography: $50–100 depending on size/use
Rights: By submitting, you grant Ignite first serial rights and the right to archive your work in past issues (print or digital). All rights revert to you after publication.
Our submission form is open year-round. Send us your best work — let’s spark something together.