Conbook Guidelines
Conbook Submissions status:
OPENWhat is the Further Confusion Conbook?
The FurCon conbook is a tradition that dates back to our founding in 1999! It is a printed souvenir art book available to attendees while supplies last. It features community-submitted artwork, stories, and reproductions of the convention’s artwork touchpoints produced by our Artist team.
Submission Guidelines
Any submissions to the Further Confusion Conbook must be received to conbook@furtherconfusion.org no later than December 15!
- Extensions will be on a case-by-case basis at the con’s discretion; contact us at conbook@furtherconfusion.org ASAP if you think you may need more time!
Submission Types
- We welcome illustrations, short fiction, articles, or poems! Submissions should align with the mission of Further Confusion by featuring therianthropic or anthropomorphic characters as primary themes.
- Content that reflects the current year’s theme is especially encouraged. Additionally, we welcome works that highlight San Jose, furry conventions, or our community as a whole.
Content Guidelines
- Submissions must be no more than a PG-13 rating, appropriate for all-ages.
- Art Specifications: Artwork can be in black and white, grayscale, or CMYK color. Please ensure all artwork adheres to print standards.
- Space Limitations: Due to limited page space, not every submission can be published. If your file is larger than 10MB, please email conbook@furtherconfusion.org to arrange a transfer before submitting.
Submission Sizes and Specifications
- Text Submissions: No more than five pages (approx. 5,000 characters per page).
- Image Submissions: Follow the sizes below. Note that we may adjust final sizing to fit page margins.
| Size | Safety Area | Trim Size | Bleed Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Page | 7.5" wide x 10" tall | 8.5" wide x 11" tall | 8.75" wide x 11.25" tall |
| Half Page | 7.5" wide x 4.875" tall | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Quarter Page | 3.625" wide x 4.875" tall | Not applicable | Not applicable |
File Submissions and Formats
- File Naming: Ensure that all submitted files have clear, descriptive names to help us easily identify your work.
- Preferred File Types: For optimal print quality, we recommend submitting files in PDF, PNG, JPG, or EPS (vector format).
- Image Specifications: Images should be 300dpi and in CMYK color mode (not RGB) for the most accurate color.
- Text Submissions: For story submissions, we accept Word (.doc/.docx) or RTF files.
- All text submissions will be formatted using the conbook’s standard template to ensure consistency across entries. Text formatting (bold, italic) will be retained as much as possible.
- If submitting poetry that requires specific formatting, such as precise spacing or line breaks, we will do our best to honor these layout details.
Other questions:
If your question has not been answered by the above information, please feel free to contact conbook@furtherconfusion.org!
Advertising with Further Confusion
Starting in 2027, we are testing a digital advertising model, in part to save paper and ensure that advertisements are not taking up too much of our printed conbook. These digital ads will be displayed on our Main and Second Stages as pre-show material, while guests are getting seated, as well as on screens in our Zoo/hangout spaces. We may also include a collection of ads in the digital-only conbook release, after the event concludes.
Advertising as a community group (furry convention, artist, or service-provider) remains FREE. For external groups or businesses, we may have sponsorship options depending on your budget - email outreach@furtherconfusion.org.
Interested in advertising? We’ll accept a 1920 x 1080px PNG image, or a video clip no longer than 10 seconds (no sound). We recommend including a QR code to your landing page!
Advertisements must be received to conbook@furtherconfusion.org no later than December 15!