Dapple provides specialised submission management software for creative industries including magazines, journals, literary agents, contests, competitions, and exhibitions.
Magazines & Journals Submission Management Software
Managing opportunities for magazines and journals can be a complex affair. With different submission types, calls, pricing points, contests, deadlines, reviewers, editors and judges, keeping on top of all this is key to a successful publication and an engaged readership. Through the simplicity of a centralised, end-to-end solution, Dapple is specifically designed to help make your life a lot easier!
Key Features for Magazines & Journals:
How does Dapple help?
We streamline your entire submission process from collection to outcome with a suite of intuitive features designed specifically for the publishing world.
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Customisable submission forms
- Use templates or just describe the type of form you'd like and we'll automatically generate it for you.
- Setup visibility and date ranges, and there's even an option to save form versions in case you need to update fields mid-opportunity.
- Accept any file type, any size and give creators the option to withdraw their submission at any point.
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Review at speed
- Automatically validate submission guidelines have been correctly followed - perfect for quickly flagging word count, genre or formatting issues.
- View attachments without the need to download toggle through submissions with ease.
- See a creator's previous submissions and tags and send a submission to a stage in one click.
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Create review panels
- Automate or manually assign submissions to pre-defined groups of editors, readers or judges to review.
- Customise different groups for different stages of the submission journey.
- Collate scores, comments and decisions in an intuitive dashboard.
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Communication is key
- Use fully customisable message templates to speed up responses.
- Bulk message to communicate decisions in one go rather than multiple individual messages.
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Flexible submission fees
- Submission fees of 2.5% + $0.65 - almost 50% lower than our competitors
- Immediate payments with Stripe integration. No need to wait 30+ days for a payout.
- Create different payment requirements for different projects.
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Visualise the journey
- Visualise the progress of submissions, dragging and dropping or automating.
- Create an unlimited amount of stages from collection to publish and create bespoke actions and automations for each.
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CLMP Plan
Take advantage of our CLMP Plan for a discount of up to 35% off regular plans and increased amount of free submissions included.
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Literary Agents Submission Management Software
It's no secret that literary agents regularly complain of overflowing inboxes. With an average response time of circa six months (if at all) and the volume of inbound queries increasing further, it goes without saying that this approach isn't the most efficient. The hours of admin time spent wrestling the dreaded slush pile is more frequently leading to missed talent and frustrated authors. But it doesn't have to be this difficult. Using a centralised platform complete with tags, templates, automations and intuitive tools, keeps things organised and clear. It enables a smooth and efficient query process with easier, quicker communication with authors. Everyone's a winner.
Key Features for Literary Agents:
How does Dapple help?
We streamlines your entire submission process from initial query to contract. Here's some intuitive features that were designed specifically for the publishing world.
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Multi teams/agents
Get visibility across all agency queries:
- Multi organisation/team *and* agent functionality means all agents can plug into one agency network.
- Each agent has their own account, projects and personal submission link so all submissions are automatically assigned to them.
- Agency visibility and warnings to help identify when authors have made identical queries to multiple agents.
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Customisable submission forms
Get up and running quickly by using:
- Pre-built templates, some specifically designed to gather all the necessary information a literary agent might need.
- Tweak the fields where needed and add personal branding, backgrounds and header images.
- Open and close in a click and create private forms to send to authors directly on request.
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Review at speed
There are lots of ways of speeding up the review time for each submission:
- Automatically validate submission guidelines have been correctly followed - perfect for quickly flagging word count or incorrect genres.
- Easily view attachments without the need to download
- Quickly toggle through submissions, accepting or declining in one click.
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Communication is key
Give your creators the timely response they deserve!
- Respond quickly with fully customisable templates.
- Bulk messaging to communicate decisions to a cohort of queries in one go.
- There's no file size limit, so multiple manuscripts or revisions can be sent back and forth with ease.
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Collaborate
If there are multiple people in your organisation, you can:
- Easily reassign queries to other agents in a couple of clicks (e.g more well suited to the material)
- Collaborate with assistants or other agents by tagging them in the comments.
- For more opinions/readers, set up specific review panels to solicit reviews from multiple recipients.
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Visualise the journey
Use the Stages kanban board to:
- Visualise the progress of submissions, dragging and dropping or automating.
- Create an unlimited amount of stages from collection to publish and create bespoke actions and automations for each.
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Contests & Competitions Submission Management Software
Running contests and competitions in the creative industry can be beneficial for all parties. For organisations, contests build audience, attract high quality content, provide exposure, encourage community and offer the potential for an additional revenue stream. For creators, they provide the opportunity for industry recognition, portfolio development, networking, prizes, *fame and fortune*. Managing a contest with potential entry fees and multiple judges can be difficult without a dedicated platform to handle everything.
Key Features for Contests & Competitions:
How does Dapple help?
Dapple streamlines your entire opportunity from collecting entries, through different rounds, managing voting to a final judgement. No more hastily cobbled-together Google forms, messy spreadsheets and overflowing inboxes. And worries. They disappear too.
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Customisable entry forms
Get up and running in minutes *not months* by using:
- Pre-built templates and simply tweak where needed.
- Add branding and imagery or just describe the type of form you'd like and we'll automatically generate it for you.
- Setup entry times, accept any file type or size and configure your entry fees (if there are any).
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Create judging panels
Easily send submissions to your judging team:
- Automate or manually assign entries to pre-defined groups or "panels" of judges to review.
- Customise different panels for different rounds of the submission journey.
- See judges scores, comments and decisions in real time in one intuitive dashboard.
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Review Dashboard
For judges, it's quick, simple and easy to operate:
- Each judge has a dedicated review dashboard where they can easily work through their assigned submissions.
- Setup options to score, vote and comment easily from any device, anywhere - *even the morning commute*.
- Everything is updated live for the team managers or admins to review in real time.
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Visualise the journey
Use the Stages kanban board to:
- Visualise the progress of submissions through rounds, dragging and dropping or automating.
- Create an unlimited amount of rounds from collection to competition end and create bespoke actions and automations for each.
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Manage the journey
Once the reviews are in, it's easy to manage:
- There are filters, both submission tags and creator tags, bulk actions to handle hundreds or thousands of entries in one go.
- As submissions progress through different rounds, keep the creators up to date with bulk messaging templates to communicate decisions or updates in one go.
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Everything, everywhere, all at once
There's no limit on how many opprtunities you can offer:
- Create multiple contests, each with different rules, dates, timings, judges and payments and run them all at the same time without any stress.
- Everything flows seamlessly into one single dashboard. Absolutely no coding required - leave that to us!
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Exhibitions Submission Management Software
Whether you run exhibitions, residencies, fairs or commissions, using Dapple for your calls is a stroke of genius. Complicated application requirements? Entry fees? Several external judges? Multiple rounds? Various open and close dates? No worries - we've got you covered. Streamline the whole process from call to show in one easy-to-use centralised platform allowing you to focus on the more important things.
Key Features for Exhibitions:
How does Dapple help?
Instead of wading through messy email chains, PDFs, or Dropbox folders, Dapple gives you one clean system for managing applications. Artists upload their work once, and organisers can see it in a consistent format. No more lost files or incomplete submissions.
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Customisable entry forms
Get up and running in minutes *not months:*
- Use pre-built, exhibition-ready templates.
- Tweak the relevant fields you require for size, medium, price etc.
- Add branding and imagery to make it look as beautiful as the works you want to showcase!
- Setup call dates, visibility and entry fees if needed
- Accept any file type or size for those larger images, videos or 3D models and configure your entry fees (if there are any).
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Create judging panels
Managing juries, panels, or curators can get chaotic fast. With Dapple, you can:
- Assign review panels, with clear judging instructions.
- See judges scores, comments and decisions in real time in one intuitive dashboard.
- Keep everything transparent so artists know where they stand with real time updates in their accounts
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Delight Judges
For judges, it's quick, simple and easy to operate:
- Each judge has a dedicated review dashboard where they can easily work through their assigned submissions with ease.
- With clear review instructions, they can score, vote and comment easily from any device, anywhere.
- Everything is updated live for the team managers or admins to review in real time and remove bias by making it anonymous.
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Manage the journey
Once the reviews are in, it's easy to manage:
- There are filters, tags and ranking options,
- bulk actions to handle hundreds or thousands of entries in one go.
- As submissions progress through different rounds, keep the creators up to date with bulk messaging templates to communicate decisions or updates in one go.
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Visualise the journey
Monitor every step of the submission journey.
- Set up stages that mirror your selection process (Initial Review → Jury Round → Final Selection). Drag and dropping or automate.
- Create an unlimited amount of rounds from collection to exhibition end and create bespoke actions and automations for each.
- When you're ready to exhibit, export all the submission form data in one click.
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Multiple exhibitions
Whether you're running a small gallery showcase or a large-scale art fair, Dapple adapts:
- Create multiple projects, each with different rules, dates, timings, judges and payments
- Create custom submission forms for different categories (painting, photography, sculpture).
- Control visibility (public call vs. invite-only).
- Scale smoothly without losing track of applications.
- Everything flows seamlessly into one single dashboard. Absolutely no coding required - leave that to us!
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Why Choose Dapple for Submission Management?
Dapple streamlines the entire creative submission process from initial submission to final publication decision. Our platform serves magazines, journals, literary agents, contest organisers, and exhibition curators with powerful tools for managing submissions, review processes, and creator communications.
Submission Management Features
- Customisable submission forms with automated validation
- Advanced review and judging panel management
- Automated communication templates and bulk messaging
- Flexible submission fee processing with Stripe integration
- Visual workflow management with drag-and-drop stages
- Multi-user collaboration and role-based permissions
- Real-time submission tracking and status updates
- Comprehensive analytics and reporting tools
