As the saying goes, hamsa lomi le-and sew shekim, le hamsa sew geT naw. Interested in lightening up our load and submitting an article for us to consider for publication? Well, here are our guidelines.

1. CRITERIA: We publish articles that do one, some or all of the following: aggravate, bewitch, comf ort,distress, emblazon, fantasize, galvanize, humble, inspire, jape, kindle, linger, marvel, nurture, oblige, provoke, quarry,rejuvenate, stimulate, tantalize, uplift, vex, whine.... In short, we publish articles that we love.
2. LANGUAGE: In English or Amharic.
3. DEADLINE: You will NOT be penalized for timely submission of articles. If, like most of us, you n eed tohear the crack of SELEDA Dominatrix's whip before you click the "send" button on your computer screen, submit your article on or before the 15th of the month.
4. FORMAT:
   1. Length: We h ave no word or page length requirements. If we feel it's too short, we'll ask you to expandappropriate secti ons; if it's too long, we will ask you to cut the CHoma (aren't we nice?) and/or we will doit f or you. The earlier you submit your article, the more diplomatic we will be with our editorial comments.
   2. Document File: Send your article as an HTML, Word, Star Office or WordPerfect document.
   3. Amharic Software: If you wish to submit an article in Amharic, it should be in graphics format (pr eferably"jpg.").
5. RIGHTS:
   1. Terms of Publication: We reserve the righ t to accept or reject any article submitted to SELEDA forpublication consideration. Unless we plan to includ e your article in forthcoming issues, you will receive an e-mailnotification from us by the 5th of the month.
   2. Media: We reserve the right to publish your article in SELEDA, the monthly e-zine. We also reserv e theright to include your article in other media including SELEDA books, anthologies, audio and videotapes a nd CD ROMs.
   3. Payment: We do not pay for articles submitted to SELEDA.
6. SUBMISSION ADD RESS: Please send your submission by e-mail to editors@s eleda.com

THEMES FOR UPCOMING ISSUES

The story ideas listed under the November issue heading are there to spark and fire your imagination, not to contain it. You would definitely make us proud if you contribute an article based on one of the story ideas. Do not, however, refrain from venturing beyond. Go ahead, make our day!

November 2000 The Cities Issue

Dumped in Meshwalekia? Found God in Shanghai? Here is your opportunity to share your stories of the places that have meant something to you. For example:

• Sydney, Australia: Reserved for the hard cord Olympics fan or for lucky residents/visitors of the most famous city down under. What was it like to be in Sydney during them Olympics? What was it like watching our runners grab the gold? Where do you go to get kitfo in the Outback?
• Mankato, Minnesota: Yes, some of you [note: SELEDA Editors live in cities that have more than 3 million inhabitants] have lived/are living in small towns where you can count other Ethiopian residents with one hand. What is it like living in a town that does not have an Ethiopian restaurant, a community center or a mercato? And what the hell are you doing there? Tell us about what you and your two compatriots talk about in the car (in the tradition of Canterbury Tales) while you're driving to THE BIG CITY to attend a Tilahun or Aster concert.
• Gondar: Do you wake up in a cold sweat thinking that you've heard the menacing rumble of Melaku–the butcher of Gonder's–Land Rover? What do Gonder's celebrated castles, baths, hills and forty-four churches mean to one who has lived through Melaku's reign of terror? Have you returned to Gonder to zap the phantoms that lurk outside the aTr gibi of your dreams?
• Yellowknife, Northwestern Territories, Canada: We simply wanna know if you are alive and well. Exhale and shake the skimpy Debre Berhan blanket in front of your mouth. Don't worry, we can read frosty breath signals.
• East Timor, Indonesia: Did you just lose a compatriot to a mob of militiamen? Tell us how you left your country seeking comfort and tranquility and how you suddenly found yourself in the midst of Pandemonium. Ahh, the irony of ye-injera neger! Tell us how a proportionately higher percentage of those of us with darker complexions are assigned to posts in Sarajevo, Kigali or Baghdad. Tell us how you nevertheless make do in those cities–after all, like most of us in the Diaspora, you are the offspring of strife. Been there, done that, no?
• Washington DC Metropolitan Area: Yes, speak up now or forever remain silent. Mind you, opportunities to defend your beleaguered city do not come by easily. In twenty words or less, tell us why you love Dagmawi Addis Abeba. Why should we bother? If you are passionate about this topic, you may elaborate; if you are going to merely list the number of restaurants, clubs and churches, your are limited to 10 words.

December 2000 The Humor Issue

January 2000 The Travel Issue

ART WORK SUBMISSION

Hey, Ethiopian Caricaturists, Cartoonists, Designers, Engrav ers, Graphic Artists, Illustrators, Multi-Media Artists,Painters and Photographers out there. We know you ar e hiding. Stop being ye-gan mebrat and submit your artwork to SELEDA'S forthcoming editions. We need your participation in the following sections (1-3).

1. COVER ART COMPETITION: Please revie w the themes listed above and submit artwork that you feel illustrates a theme selected for the given month. We are looking for artwork that is provocative, humorous, irreverent, radiant, whimsical, ironic, and exquis ite (and devious once in a while). We frown on artwork submissions if they are too literal. We will select o ne piece for the monthly cover and include submissions that were not selected in the Cover ArtCompetition Page.
2. ARTWORK FOR ARTICLES: Please send in cartoons, design elements and illustrations to illus trate some of the regular SELEDA columns (eg. Bawza, Chilot, Do the Right Thing, Hamsa Lomi..., My Story, 30 Questions, Jebdu, Seleda Profile, Backpage, Top Ten, Work Log).
3. CARTOONS & ILLUSTRATIONS: If enough of you cartoonists, caricaturists and illustrators submit your artwork, we would like to start a Humor Page in forthcoming editions of SELEDA. Please review the themes listed above and submit artwork that illustrates the theme of the month.
4. DEADLINE: Please send in your submissions by the 15th of the month.
5. RIGHTS:
   1. Terms of Publication: We reserve the right to accept or reject any artwork submitted to SELEDA for publication consideration. Unless we plan to include your artwork in forthcoming issues, you will receive an e-mailnotification from us by the 5th of the month.
   2. Media: We reserve the right to include your ar twork in SELEDA, the monthly e-zine. We also reserve theright to include your artwork in other media includi ng SELEDA books, anthologies, audio and videotapes, and CD ROMs.
   3. Payment: We do not pay for artwork submitted to SELEDA.
6. FORMAT: Artwork should be in graphics format. Gif & jpg are prefer able.
7. SUBMISSION ADDRESS: Please send your submission by e-mail to editors@seleda.com