Submissions

    The Green Gazette – GUIDELINES FOR WRITERS & CONTRIBUTORS

    The Green Gazette is always on the lookout for stories from experienced and developing writers. If you’ve got breaking news, a fresh angle on an old topic, a scoop on a new topic, or an opinion or story idea that will wow our readers, we want to hear from you. Contact our publisher at lisa@thegreengazette.ca with your ideas and be sure to check out our full editorial guidelines below.
     

    The Green Gazette is the Cariboo’s magazine of choice for eco-friendly concepts, organic farming, country living, green technology, health and wellness, environmental issues, and green businesses making a difference. It is distributed throughout the Cariboo Chilcotin Region and in select locations in northern BC and along the Fraser Canyon.

    ARTICLE TOPICS

    We accept articles on a wide range of Green topics with an emphasis on eco-friendly concepts, organic farming, country living, off grid technology, environmental issues, healthy living, social justice, recycling initiatives, climate change, ecology, food preservation, and relevant news stories.

    ISSUES

    We are now accepting material for future issues. 

    Submit a lead paragraph and summary of the article, indicate whether you will provide photographs or illustrations. All submissions are on speculation only and publication is not guaranteed. Publication is dependent on the quality of writing and space available.

    LENGTH & FORMAT

    The preferred article length is from 600 to 800 words. Please include sources and interview contacts at the end of the article. Please send email submissions as a Microsoft Word Doc attachment. Please refer to the following house style requirements before submission.

    1. Please structure spelling, grammar, and punctuation as per the Canadian Press style guide.
    2. Leave only one character space between sentences.

    iii. Please use the serial comma. For example: “We like style, interest, and fun in our articles.”

    1. We do not use periods between provincial abbreviations (BC not B.C.) but we do use them in time references (a.m./p.m. rather than am/pm).
    2. Include a title and a personal bio up to 40 words in length.

    VISUALS

    Please include only high quality, visual material for your article. Photographs, sketches, maps, historical documents, etc. should be sharp and well lit. We prefer that digital images be sent in high resolution at original size at no less than 300 dpi. Photos must be accompanied by a one line descriptive caption and the name of the person who took the photo (photo credit.) If you are unable to provide imagery, if applicable, please include a suggestion for accompanying imagery.

    DEADLINES

    To guarantee consideration for the next issue, it is best to send submissions seven days prior to the deadline. Acceptable stories that do not make the current issue or arrive late may be held over to another issue.

    EDITING

    Check the spelling and grammar of your stories carefully before submitting. Minor corrections will be made without writer consent. Some editing may occur to fit the space of the magazine. Stories that require significant changes to improve the quality or clarify facts will be returned to the author for revision and feedback. Our magazine is a platform for both experienced and developing writers, so as long as the angle is strong, we will work with you to strengthen your voice.

    Send your submissions to: lisa@thegreengazette.ca

    ARTICLE FORMAT

    All stories submitted for publication in The Green Gazette must be original and unpublished (unless pre-discussed with the publisher). Stories must be researched and factual, succinct and informative, interesting and meaningful. 

    Unlike other magazines, we do not necessarily shy away from first person narrative or prose; however, stories written in this voice must still contain depth and meaningful content that our readers can take something away from. Please contribute well informed perspectives on topics based on facts and avoiding ranting to make your point.

    SUBMISSIONS AND PAYMENT

    Before making a submission or pitch to The Green Gazette, please read at least one back issue to get a good idea of the voices and ideas we aim to represent.

    To pitch a story to The Green Gazette, please submit a lead paragraph and summary of the article, and indicate whether you will provide photographs or illustrations. Your lead paragraph should be an indicative sample of your writing style, be free of typographical and grammatical errors, and state your angle or how you intend to take a fresh perspective on your topic.

    We welcome and encourage less mainstream perspectives on all topics, provided they are substantiated with sufficient research, including first-hand experience or your expert knowledge. All submissions are accepted on speculation only and publication is not guaranteed. 

    If you have a topic you would like to write about or are an expert on and you need help developing your angle, please provide the publisher with your idea. 

    The Green Gazette does not pay for articles; however, authors are provided a bio in which they are welcome to promote themselves, provide contact information, and insert a link to their business website if applicable.

    Thanks for your interest in our magazine – we look forward to hearing from you!