Charlotte Parent Writer's Guidelines 2010 Editorial Calendar
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Charlotte Parent Writer Guidelines

Charlotte Parent is a monthly parenting magazine with a circulation of 57,000 covering seven counties. Each issue has a theme, as well as regular features and departments. Our audience consists of parents, teachers, child-care providers and other advocates for children ages newborn through teens.

We welcome submissions from freelance writers. Our policy is to buy one-time print rights with exclusivity within our region and the right to post the story on our Web site. Reprints of articles from publications outside our region are also considered. We run several feature articles on topics related to our monthly theme. Features require thorough research (citing a minimum of three reliable sources), knowledge of our audience and concise interviewing and writing skills. Articles on topics other than the issue's theme are also considered. We prefer articles and essays with local relevance. Word counts range from 500 to 1,200 words.

 
    

Submitting Articles & Queries
*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.

2010 Charlotte Parent Editorial Calendar
January: Education; Healthy Families; Directory - Education

* Annual Baby Guide

February: Camps; Sports & Kids; Directory - Residential Camps

March: Family Travel; Camps; Directory - Day Camps & Summer Programs

* NC College Guide Section

April: Family Finances; Kids & The Arts

May: Special Needs; Mother's Day

* Family Pets Section

June: Summer Fun; Dads & Father's Day; Annual Family Favorites

* Annual Ultimate Family Resource Guide

July: Pregnancy & Childbirth; Summer Fun

August: Back to School; Directory - After-School & Enrichment

September: Work and Family; Family-Friendly 50

October: Parties & Celebrations; Fall Fun & Halloween; Directory - Birthday Party
November: Tweens & Teens; Family Togetherness/Thanksgiving; Holiday Guide I

December: Holiday Traditions; Holiday Guide II; Directory - Preschool

Last revised 9/2009.

Calendar Submission Guidelines

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.

Copyright 2009 © Charlotte Parent, 2125 Southend Dr., Ste. 253, Charlotte, NC 28203      
  
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