Well, my wife is an avid scrapbooker and found that it took a lot of work just to submit one of her creations to all of the magazines and current contests. Not to mention that the creations won't even get considered if they are not formatted correctly or if they are caught by spam filters, mistaking them for spam. So I created ScrapSubmit.Com - a place that allows you to login and not only learn about all of the latest contests/calls, but also submit to all of them with just one click!
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How can ScrapSubmit™ help me get published? |
When you click the button to submit your creation it is first formatted into a nice looking presentational format. Magazine editors prefer looking at submissions that are concise, easy to read, and contain all pertinent information such as a complete supply list, special techniques, and your contact information. Because we work closely with the publications, we are able to provide you with reliable information about what types of creations the magazines are looking for, enabling you to submit directly to the person in charge at each publication. Hundreds of scrapbookers have been published using the ScrapSubmit system! ScrapSubmit creations get noticed by the publications through our foolproof, user-friendly system.
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Why not just submit on my own? |
The answer is simple! You can spend an average of fifteen to twenty minutes per submission filling out individual forms/e-mails for each publication, or you can submit the same creation to ALL of the publications at one time! Furthermore, ScrapSubmit ensures that you will not leave any important details out of your submissions, preventing the possibility of your submissions being rejected by a publication for being incomplete.
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How much does it cost to use ScrapSubmit™? |
Nothing, Nada, Zip, Zilch. Our system is and will always be FREE to use!
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I am concerned about providing my personal information. What happens to my registration information? |
ScrapSubmit acquires specific information during registration that is passed on to the publication(s) that you choose to share your creations with. We respect the privacy of our users, and abide by our Privacy Policy
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The ScrapFolio™ feature was created to help you manage your submitted creations. When you submit a creation you can select to have it added to your ScrapFolio™. Then at any time you can log into your ScrapFolio™ and submit your saved creations again to more/different publications/contests. You can also track which creations were published and even track their shipment/return to/from publications. The ScrapFolio™ even keeps track of your supplies that you used in your creations! The ScrapFolio™ system is just one more way ScrapSubmit.Com hopes to make your life easier.
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Is there a limit on how many creations I can have in my ScrapFolio?? |
There is NO limit! You may add as many creations as you wish to your ScrapFolio?.
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Why am I not receiving my submission confirmation e-mails? |
If you use a Hotmail/MSN e-mail address, you will not receive our submission confirmations. This is due to Hotmail/MSN blocking of automatic e-mails. If this is a problem for you, we suggest visiting our other free site called ScrapMail.net and signing up for a free e-mail address.
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Can I make the work in my ScrapFolio™ viewable to the public? |
YES! Simply create a free ScrapBio™, then you will be given the option in your ScrapFolio™ to choose which layouts you wish to make available for public viewing in your ScrapBio™.
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ScrapSubmit? suggests submitting an image that is 100k or less. Isn't this very small? |
The 100k size has nothing to do with the height and width of the image. You should be able to resize your image to 100k size without affecting the height/width of the image. This is most easily done by saving your image as a JPG file and using the JPG compression to bring it under 100k. This is an option in most graphic/photo editing programs. To resize your image online we recommend, http://www.shrinkpictures.com/ .
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How can the publications print my layout if it is 100k in size or smaller? |
Your layout submissions are simply to give the publications a general idea of what your layouts look like. The images that you submit will not be the actual images that they print. If they like the layouts, they will request the actual layout to be sent via postal mail to them. They will then professionally scan and/or photograph your layout to suit their needs, then return the layout back to you when they are finished.
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Can I just submit my creations without including a supply list, journaling, etc.? Can't I provide this information later if the creation is chosen for publication? |
Yes, you may submit just your contact information and the image(s), however, by doing so you may lessen your chances of having your creations chosen for publication. When a publication views your creation, it is best for them to be able to view all aspects of your submission. Sometimes, publications make choices based on supplies used, heartfelt journaling, and other fields that you may have left out when submitting an incomplete submission.
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I don't have a scanner. Can I submit photos of my creations? |
Certainly! Many published scrapbookers have had layouts chosen by submitting photo images of their work. It is helpful to photograph your images in natural light, against a solid background. Avoid flash, if possible.
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Why aren't all the papercrafting publications/web sites listed on ScrapSubmit?? |
We work very closely with the publications and web sites that are listed on ScrapSubmit?. If you find that we do not have a publication listed that you would like to submit your work, to, you may still use our system to submit to them by typing their submission e-mail address in the custom submission box found on the submission form. They will receive a copy of your submission and images.
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The image of my work is not of the greatest quality; will this affect my chances of getting published? |
Your layout submissions are simply to give the publications a general idea of what your layouts look like. The images that you submit will not be the actual images that they print. If they like the layouts, they will request the actual layout to be sent via postal mail to them. They will then professionally scan and/or photograph your layout to suit their needs, then return the layout back to you when they are finished.
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I am trying to submit my work before a specific deadline. If it is two hours before the deadline by my time, but my submission confirmation is dated AFTER the posted deadline, will the publication still accept my submission? |
It really depends on the person checking the entries at the publication; i.e. the publication's time zone is what is most important. I would submit as soon as possible before the deadline, and take into consideration the time zone of the specific publication you are submitting to.
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I submitted layouts to a specific magazine, but never received a publication request from them for my work. Now that same magazine has listed another page call for which my previously submitted work would be perfect for. Is it safe to resubmit the same work to that same publication? |
Certainly! Sometimes new page calls are handled by specific departments at the publications, meaning that a new and different person may be looking at your work the second time around.
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What types of image files are acceptable for submission by the ScrapSubmit? system? |
You may only upload and submit JPG or GIF files. These types of files are universally accepted by the major publications/web sites.
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Why should I create a ScrapBio?? |
If you have ever considered taking your scrapbooking/papercrafting hobby to a professional level, or if you would just like other online scrapbookers to learn more about you, the ScrapSubmit ScrapBio? is the perfect way to market yourself to others. Furthermore, by your choice you may have a link to your ScrapBio? included with every submission you send to any web site/publication, enabling them to view more about you and your work. The ScrapBio? can open many doors for you in the industry by giving you the competitive edge that is so important when securing creative opportunities with manufacturers, web sites, and publications. Whenever we promote ScrapSubmit.com through our creative marketing campaigns, we also promote YOU! Best of all, creating a ScrapBio? is totally FREE!
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Wouldn't it be great to view your creations and projects, the places you have been published, as well as any other scrapbooking credentials all in one place? The new ScrapBio? allows you to do just that, and even gives you a special personal web address which can be shared with friends, family, magazines, design teams, and other places that may be interested in seeing your work! Personalize your ScrapBio? with your creations that you would like to share with others, along with a list of any publications your work has appeared in. Add further information at the touch of a button, to include your contact information, and even add additional information about where you teach, whom you design for, or what your talents and strengths are. A link to your ScrapBio? can even be included with your submissions to various publications, so that they can see more of your work! Use the ScrapBio? as a professional marketing tool to share your work and experience with others, and you may just land that dream design team job, that teaching position at a convention, or that special place in that new idea book! The possibilities are endless, but the beginning starts right here by creating your own ScrapBio?.
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Do I have to be published to have a ScrapBio?? |
Absolutely not! Use the ScrapBio? to share your experience with others. Many design teams, companies, etc. hire scrapbookers/artists who have not been previously published. Create your ScrapBio? and begin marketing yourself to potential prospects in the scrapbooking/creative industry.
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How do I become a Featured Member on the main page of ScrapSubmit? |
It is easy! All you have to do is create your own ScrapBio? and upload a photograph of yourself. If you choose to list your name and photo in your ScrapBio?, then you have the chance to be randomly chosen as the Featured Member on the main page of ScrapSubmit.
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