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*Please remember that we receive many more submissions than we can use. We may not be able to respond personally to every query.
Eve White, Editor
editor@charlotteparent.com
Mail: Charlotte Parent, 2125 Southend Drive, Suite 253 , Charlotte , NC 28203
Submitting Articles:
If possible, articles should be e-mailed in MS Word format. Manuscripts should include the author's name, address, Social Security number, daytime phone number and word count on the first page of the story. The editorial department reserves the right to edit for clarity, length and style. If major revisions are needed, you will be contacted.
Accompanying photographs, especially electronic art (300+dpi preferred), are welcome.
We use the Associated Press Stylebook and Webster's New World Dictionary.
Deadlines: 2-3 months before issue is printed.
Payments: Fees vary depending on the length, depth and use of the story. Assigned articles generally pay $45-$75, and reprints pay $15-$35. Writers are paid following publication. Tearsheets provided with payment.
We do not pay kill fees.
January: Education and Annual Baby Guide; Preschool Directory
February: Summer Camps, Valentine's Day and Couple Time; Residential Camp Directory
March: Travel and Vacation, Camps, Easter; Day Camp Directory and Annual North Carolina College Guide
April: Special Needs, Camps and Summer Classes Directory
May: Home and Garden, Real Estate, Mother's Day
June: Sports, Father's Day, Family Favorites, Annual Family Resource Guide
July: Maternity, Summer Fun, Enrichment Directory
August: Back to School
September: Work-Life Balance, Family-Friendly 40, Grandparents
October: Parties, Fall Fun, Halloween and Party Directory
November: Teens, Family Together, Thanksgiving
December: Holidays, Gift Guides and Private School Directory
Last revised 10/2007.
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Events listed in the Charlotte Parent calendar are typically:
- free or low-cost activities
- targeted to parents or families
- annual or featured events that may require paid admission, but are decided to be important community or entertainment attractions applicable to families and kids.
Examples: holiday events, parades, street fairs, weekend festivals, local children’s plays or children’s character concerts.
To submit your event, e-mail, mail or fax (704-377-1983) the following:
- event name
- date and time
- location and address
- cost
- public contact phone number
- Web site
- short description
Include high-resolution electronic images if you would like to be considered for a Calendar Spotlight.
Submissions must be received by the 8th of the preceding month to be included in the print calendar. Events received later than the 8th will be posted in the online calendar in a timely manner throughout the month.
All submissions will be considered for publication. Inclusion is based on editorial space and event relevance at the discretion of the editor.
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