Although we are interested in exploring esoteric themes, articles should be accessible. We’re looking for material that is scholarly but not pedantic and provides a good balance of the philosophical and the practical. We also publish book reviews, ranging between 300 and 1000 words in length. Strong preference for reviews is given to books published within the year prior to submission. We do not publish poetry or fiction.
Quest does publish original art. Please send submissions to Drew Stevens, art director, at questmag.art@gmail.com.
The best way to learn about our requirements is to be familiar with the magazine. Sample issues are available for $7.95 postpaid from Quest Sample Issues, P.O. Box 270, Wheaton, IL 60187.
Articles must be submitted by email with attachments in Microsoft Word or Rich Text format.
Authors are responsible for obtaining any permissions required for materials quoted in text and illustrations. Photographs and graphics must be of a high resolution for scanning: at least 300 dots per inch (dpi).
Generally, full articles average 3000 words in length. Only exceptionally can we print articles much beyond that limit. Articles of shorter length are also acceptable.
We do not use footnotes. If references are needed, they should be within the text, giving author’s name, short title (if more than one work by the same author is cited), and page number, with a reference list at the end. E.g.: “(Johnson 34)” or “As Johnson remarks (Meditation 34)” with a reference list entry: Johnson, Allen W. Meditation in the Metropolis. Baltimore: Spiritus Press, 1991.
Please include a one- or two-sentence biography with your submission, as well as mailing address, telephone number, and e-mail address. Published articles are accompanied by a photograph of the author, which may be a studio publicity photo or a good snapshot. Digital photos must be of a resolution of 300 dpi or higher. It is not necessary to submit a photo with the initial submission.
We generally do not pay members. Nonmembers may be compensated at the editor’s discretion. Authors receive two copies of the issue in which the submission appears. We buy first-time rights for articles, but retain the right to grant permission for republication to any periodical directly connected with the Theosophical Society worldwide. Payment for art and photographs is negotiable.
Send submissions and inquiries to: Richard Smoley, Editor, Quest: rsmoley@theosophical.org
