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Thirst Benmax Box PO Box 9 Ballajura WA  6066 Email: asthom@iexpress.net.au	Sample Markets Page
Published:	Twice yearly. July and December.
Distribution:	National
Circulation:	150 copies per issue.
Available:	WA State Library Shop. Or order from Benmax Box. Cost $12, includes postage.
Subscriptions:	Annual (2 issues) - $24, includes postage. Subscriptions/direct orders - payable to: Benmax Box.
Stories yearly:	5 - 10
Presentation: expects and accepts	Electronic submissions preferred. Posted hard copy ms accepted, but an electronic copy will be required of items selected for publication. All submissions must be computer typed in MS Word format using standard font. Hard copy manuscripts will be deemed ‘disposable’ and will not be returned. Stamped addressed envelope for disk return only, or response.
Won’t accept:	Handwritten, faxed, or hard copy submissions if electronic version not available if requested. Simultaneously submitted works.
Considers:	Unsolicited manuscripts from new, established, and young writers from Australia and overseas. Previously published work; multiple submissions – maximum of 5 items in total.
Story length:	Variable. Although Novella-length works will not be accepted.
Range of interest:	Considers all submissions of any genre. Violence and swearing need to have particular purpose and must be handled sensitively. Humour and light-hearted pieces are encouraged.
Common flaws encountered:	Lack of editing.
Response time:	Acknowledgement on receipt of work, and again on acceptance two months prior to publication.
Payment:	Provides one copy, issue of publication.
Rights:	One Time Only Publication.
Revisions:	Minor revisions may be made by staff editor/s. No major changes.
Extras:	Home state published with writer’s name.

Thirst also considers poetry, essays, interviews, writing-related articles, author profiles, and photographs or images relating to the written submission.