Article Submissions

We are always looking for fresh content that reflects the voice and tone of our philosophy. We are also looking for regular bloggers, both on this site and other like-minded sites under the Primal Parenting brand. If you are interested in blogging, please our editor.

We accept both first-run and published articles. If your submission has already been published elsewhere, please specify when and where. Besides our Features and Department columns, we also accept unsolicited poems, recipes, and cartoons. All article submissions should be typed, double spaced, basic spell and grammar checked, and clean. Please provide your name, address, telephone number(s), and email address. Total word count should be included on the title page, and your name and page number on each subsequent page. Please include a concise tagline (two or three sentences) for our readers. If possible, please provide your work on a CD-ROM disk or sent as an attachment to an email. Electronic submissions should be provided in Microsoft Word (.doc), Text (.txt), or Rich Text Format (.rtf). Faxed queries are also accepted.

Page length on Features run from 800-2,500 words (occasionally more), while Department columns run 50-500 words. Always keep a copy of your work and include a SASE with your hard copy submission if you want it returned. We cannot be held responsible for loss or damage to unsolicited articles or artwork. We reserve the right to edit articles for grammar, brevity, clarity, and tone. Any articles that reference scientific studies will be verified and should include updated, reputable information. We do not accept advertorials.

Supporting photographic images greatly inhance the impact of your article. If you have photos that you would like to submit, please reference the "Submitting Photographs" section below.

Because we are always looking to grow and evolve, we are open to new column and content ideas. Please direct your idea to our editor.

 

Submitting Photographs

Because we strongly believe in the old adage "A picture paints a thousand word" we highly value and seek artistic and expressive photographs. If you would like to submit photos, please follow these guidelines: