October/November 2008
| TRUE NORTH SUBMISSION GUIDELINES True North is a new parenting magazine serving Central Oregon’s diverse family population. Our goal is to provide local parents of all backgrounds with information and resources that will inspire, support, and empower them as they navigate their way through the choices of family life. We reliably produce well researched, thought provoking articles that address the seemingly infinite number of parenting styles, choices, and tools available to families today; as well as current topics that concern and effect parents on both a local and global level. As part of True North’s commitment to the Central Oregon community we also feature key stories that are specific to this region and relevant to our families’ interests. Personal essays that reveal what it means to raise a family in Central Oregon will be highlighted each month. True North not only welcomes, but encourages unsolicited articles, personal essays and photographs that are in line with our publication’s philosophy and goals. We also have a monthly focus that should be considered when submitting potential feature articles. Topics We regularly cover the following subject areas: Out + About Includes event announcements and articles about activities for families in Central Oregon. Some of the subjects of interest in this section include: local events, outdoor fun, and year-round play. Base Camp Covers topics on the home front ranging from nutrition and greener living to sex and marriage. Great Outdoors Articles in this subject area will help families appreciate, understand, and explore the amazing Central Oregon outdoor lifestyle. Topics may include: outdoor activities, seasonal recreation, or raising a naturalist. Photographs capturing the beauty of outdoor family life are encouraged Health + Wellness May include topics such as family health, yoga + meditation, stress + balance, local medical care, pregnancy + birth, and alternative medicine. Get Creative Crafts, recipes, fine art and more. Education Articles included cover the many issues surrounding childcare, preschools, kindergarten, elementary school, middle school, high school, and home schooling. Ages + Stages Articles that are age specific and cover developmental topics will be included here. For You This section will include stuff we love for moms, dads, and kids. Toys, books, great gear, and technology; we will search out and find the best of the best. Articles surrounding issues such as careers, and parent life will also be included. Our Community In many ways, this is the heart of our publication. We will spotlight local businesses that cater to kids and have family friendly policies. We also welcome and encourage "I love Central Oregon" photographs, letters from our readers, and "My True North" essays. Write us and tell us about how you found your own parenting true north! Submission Calendar (General Focus) Feb/March: Approaching Education/Family Travel April/May: Green Living/Celebrating Motherhood June/July: Celebrating Fatherhood/Summer in Central Oregon August/Sept: Back to School/Parenting Trends Oct/Nov: Fall Festivities/Celebrating Families Dec/Jan: Family Traditions/Gift Guide The Details Article length is not as important as the quality of the writing. A typical article should be anywhere between 700 to 1500 words but don’t let length detract from the quality of the piece. True North appreciates well-researched articles; please make sure to include your sources as each piece will be fact checked before publication. Please note that the editors have unrestricted editing rights. Submitting We prefer submissions via e-mail as Word document attachments; however we do accept hardcopy submissions. Please double space your manuscript and use a common font such as Times or Courier. Each article should be accompanied by a two to three sentence bio. We appreciate articles that are accompanied by photos so please include if possible. Do not submit articles that have been submitted and run in other publications. Make sure to keep a copy of your submissions as True North is not responsible for lost materials. When submitting material to Truth North please include all contact information including: address, phone number, fax number, and e-mail. Acceptance We try to review and respond to submissions within 3 to 6 weeks of receiving them. If possible, articles that are not used will be returned with constructive feedback. Photographs We are looking for photographs that reflect what it’s like to raise children in Central Oregon. We love landscape photos especially when they include children and family members. Please note that if we choose to run your photo, and there are children in the picture we will need written permission from the parents. Photographs used in online or print publications will receive full credit with name and website listed. Compensation True North is currently looking for writers to research and submit feature articles on our topic of choice. True North is a Central Oregon specific parenting magazine so we would like to find writers in our area however, parenting is a global topic and preference will be given to writers who are able to thoroughly research, document, and write articles that are in depth and have personality. Writing samples will be required in advance. The articles should be between 1000-1500 words. Pay will be determined based on article length and quality. Submissions for all other articles will receive full credit and repeat writers will be given preference for feature articles in the future. If you are interested in writing for us please feel free to submit articles for our review or you can send us your article ideas along with samples of your work to receive feedback ahead of time. The deadline for submission to the online issue is the 15th of the month prior to publication. Submission deadlines for print issues vary so please contact the editor (Annette@truenorthparenting.com) ahead of time to find out specific dates. |
