Richard Hill
WRITING FOR MAGAZINES
Information and Resources
Below are links to some sample Contributors Guidelines and Media Packs/Kits. (All links open in a new window).
Here are some guidelines that magazines may have for contributors:
Style
Some magazines may have style guidelines that contributors should follow.Language
Contributors may be asked to avoid commercial language and claims that can't be substantiated. They may also be asked to avoid quotes that don't add information to the story.Images
Some magazines may have guidelines for images, such as requiring them to be at least a certain dimension.Editing Some magazines may reserve the right to edit content for grammar and readability.
Agreements Some magazines may require contributors to sign a contributor agreement or license before their work can be published.
Media packs/kitsA magazine advertising media pack, also known as a media kit or press kit, is a document or deck that shows advertisers the media space a publication or online outlet has available for sale. The purpose of a media kit is to help brands plan their marketing spending and target their advertising by highlighting the exposure a magazine or website can offer.A media kit can include a variety of promotional materials, such as:
Bio, Contact information, Logos, Taglines, Fonts, Colors, Mission statement, Product information, Social handles, and Distributable graphics.A media kit for digital media, such as bloggers, influencers, and content creators, is similar to a press kit, but more comprehensive. A press kit is more focused on helping traditional journalists and press write articles.
[DOWNLOAD] Society of Authors Magazine Submissions - Code of Practice. [DOWNLOAD] Writers Digest Writing Submissions for Magazines: How to Submit Writing to a Magazine. Examples of Contributors Guidelines:
Examples of Media Packs/Kits:[DOWNLOAD] The Guardian. [DOWNLOAD] Waterways World. [DOWNLOAD] Short Story (Fiction) Guidelines - Yours. [DOWNLOAD] Nostalgia Nonfiction article guidelines. [DOWNLOAD] Reform Magazine. [DOWNLOAD] The Oldie. [DOWNLOAD] Thrive magazine. [DOWNLOAD] Happiful magazine. [DOWNLOAD] GQ magazine. [DOWNLOAD] Discover Britain. [DOWNLOAD] Attitude. [DOWNLOAD] The London Magazine.
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