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Submission Requirements

Article Style Requirements
  • Departments and columns should be no more than 800 words.
  • Feature articles should be 800-1200 words.
  • Article should not be "advertorial" which is "advertising disguised as editorial."
  • We expect writers to review and edit their article for punctuation, spelling, grammar, syntax, continuity and content.
  • We expect writers to double-check their facts and be able to vouch for every phone number, web address and name spelling in a story. For fact checking, please provide a list of sources with contact phone numbers.
  • When submitting your article, please also send any recommended ancillary sidebars, checklists, etc. These are short, stand-alone items that appear in boxes next to the story, which offer information that is relevant and pertinent, but not central, to the main story.
  • Use subheads that can help you organize an article and can facilitate transitions from one idea to another. Use upper and lower case, sentence style, in subheads.
  • Write clearly and concisely. Use simple language; make your point in as few words as possible.
  • Use the active voice, not the passive voice. For example, writing "it was decided" leaves questions in the readers' minds. (Who decided?) Writing "Mr. Jones decided" is stronger and more informative.
  • Define terms that may not be well known. Avoid jargon and clichés that may confuse readers or send them running for the dictionary. On first mention, spell out abbreviations or acronyms. If in doubt, define.
  • Follow The Associated Press Stylebook.
  • Use United States spelling standards.
  • Use SINGLE SPACE after periods.
  • Use italics only where appropriate.
  • Make sure all direct quotes are accurate and clearly attributed to a source. Be aware of what constitutes libel and plagiarism.
  • DO NOT use display type.
  • DO NOT use boldface type or format type.
  • DO NOT USE TABS OR EXTRA LINE SPACES TO INDICATE NEW PARAGRAPHS. Instead, use paragraph indents (different from tabs).
  • Set all margins at .75 and set line spacing as single.
  • Articles must be submitted electronically. Document must be a Microsoft Word (MS Word 2000/9.0 or higher) or WordPerfect document only.
  • Articles should be submitted to articles@choice-online.com.
Article Information Requirements

If you are submitting an article for consideration, please fill out required form and return it along with a photo of yourself to: editor@choice-online.com. The photo should be in JPEG or TIFF format (MINIMUM size 2x3 inches).

ONLY WRITERS WHO SUBMIT THIS COMPLETED FORM AND A PHOTO WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR PUBLICATION.

Due to the number of submissions we receive, we do not personally reply to everyone. However, we WILL notify you if we are interested in publishing your article. Articles not published in a particular issue of choice will be kept on file for future consideration.

Articles are accepted for publication on condition that they are contributed solely to choice Magazine. Writers should secure all necessary clearances and approvals prior to submission. All accepted articles are subject to editing. There are no fees, trade, or other payment for articles selected to appear in choice. Once published, choice retains copyright to all articles.

Thank you for your effort and for your ongoing commitment to choice Magazine!

The Editors