Hell, -n. A place where outcast persons and things are gathered; a place into which a printer throws his broken type.    -paraphrased from Webster's Dictionary

• What is Hell's Kitchen?
  
• How much does it cost to be a member of Hell's Kitchen?
  
• Since Hell's kitchen is free, I can print articles from Hell's Kitchen without asking, right?
  
• What's the catch?
  
• Where do I sign?
  
• How do I contact the Kitchen?
  

The publications under the name Hell's Kitchen are member organizations which choose to call themselves Hell's Kitchen in exchange for more say in the organization.

How much does it cost to be a member of Hell's Kitchen?
It's a free service for small organizations. It's hard enough putting something of quality out for the public; Hell's Kitchen is supposed to make it easier by providing a larger audience and more material to choose from.

Since Hell's kitchen is free, I can print articles from Hell's Kitchen without asking, right?
You need to join Hell's Kitchen to have the right to reproduce our stuff. The original authors/artists will definitely want to know -- and have a right to know -- where their work is appearing.

What's the catch?
There is no catch. Hell's Kitchen began because one small publication in Rochester, NY worried about having enough material each week. It turned out the fears were unfounded, but the idea of a content sharing organization that offers advice and a framework for small publications to reach larger audiences is useful.

And it's all about reaching a wider audience, making things easier for one another, and having fun. There are organizations similar to Hell's Kitchen for the professional press, and even for college newspapers, but not for more creative groups.

We know (believe me, we know) that most small creative groups have very limited budgets. That's why it costs nothing to join Hell's Kitchen.

Where do I sign?
Visit our Join Hell's Kitchen page.

We'll ask you to sign an agreement giving us the right to reproduce your stories. If you like the agreement, you can sign it and become a member. As soon as we receive a signed copy, your a member and can start using material.

How do I contact the Kitchen?
The Contact page has all the information on how to get in touch with us.