Writers' Guidelines

1. We request that writers send an e-mail (preferred) or written query when first contacting E with a story idea. FAXed queries are acceptable. Please indicate approximate article length and which section of the magazine you are targeting, allowing a three-month lead time. We will contact you on acceptance of an article and assume no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts. Please include writing samples and a self-addressed, stamped envelope (SASE) with your submission. We do not send free issues to potential freelancers.
   
   
2. Payment: E pays 30 cents per word upon publication. Please submit an invoice upon acceptance, including your social security or tax ID number.
   
   
3. Articles should be submitted on deadline in typed form (preferably in MS Word) with an approximate word count indicated. E-mail transmissions are preferred, although IBM-compatible disks are also acceptable. Please include a few sentences about yourself for the brief "author bio" we include at the end of many articles.
   
   
4. Articles for E should be written in a journalistic style in order to be easily understood by those not immersed in the environmental movement. Unfamiliar terms, scientific language and jargon should be avoided or explained for the benefit of the lay reader. We are not interested in strident, opinionated writing. We want a balanced tone that will not alienate the casual reader; E is an "advocacy" magazine that aims to broaden the base of the environmental movement, not to preach to the converted.
   
   
5. We are interested in articles dealing with environmental issues, current environmental thought and action, and the dynamics of the movement (see "Section Guidelines" below). We are also interested in articles that explore the connections between environmental and other social change/humanitarian issues. We like articles which suggest ways to become involved and include places to write letters of support or protest, contact names and addresses, resources to tap, etc.
   
   
6. If photos and/or artwork are available, please indicate so in your query. PLEASE DO NOT SEND ANY ART MATERIALS UNTIL THEY ARE REQUESTED. We are not responsible for unsolicited artwork. Rates for images are negotiable.
   
   
7. We reserve the right to edit for grammar, brevity, clarity and tone. We prefer gender-neutral phrasing-i.e., "humankind" instead of "mankind."
   
   
8. We do not publish poetry, fiction or nature writing.
   
   
9. E's "Green Living" section features regular departments: Your Health, Eating Right, House and Home, Going Green, Money Matters, Consumer News and Tools for Green Living. These articles individualize the environmental movement and discuss ways readers can implement environmental practices into their homes and family lifestyles.

Section Guidelines

E seeks submissions for the following sections, with word lengths as indicated. Please examine back issues of E to get an idea of the style, tone and content of articles we publish.

Features
In-depth articles on key national and international environmental issues. e.g., population, transportation, children's environmental health, biotechnology, environmental education and energy. 3,200 to 4,200 words.

Currents
News articles. i.e., environmental racism, cloning controversies, Maine forests for sale, cactus poachers, profiles of key organizations/campaigns. 1,000 words; five per issue.

In Brief
Short news articles. i.e., garbage art, AmeriCorps, sea cucumber conservation. 400 words; four to five per issue.

Money Matters
Information, resources and tips on greening personal finance and investments. e.g., eco-friendly stocks, saving money with community supported agriculture, shareholder activism. 750 words.

Going Green
This section follows the fast-growing eco-tourism industry and highlights notable trends and destinations. e.g., Costa Rica Rainforest Eco-Lodges, Alaska ANWR Experience and vegetarian vacations. 750 words.

Consumer News
Examines green consumer products and trends. e.g., recycled or "tree-free" paper, natural cosmetics and "smart" wood. 1,200 words.

House & Home
Looks at services and products beneficial in the
creation of a green home. e.g., eco-paints, home energy-saving tips, organic cotton bedding. 750 words.

Your Health
Explores the environmental aspects of personal health. e.g., autism and the environment, antibiotic-pumped livestock, endocrine disruptors, mercury poisonings. 1,200 words.

Eating Right
Discusses the environmental implications of food choices. e.g., organic cereals, sustainable seafood. 1,000 words.

Tools for Green Living
Brief introductions/reviews of new green products and services. e.g., Nature's Way Feline Pine cat litter and eco-friendly shoes. 100 words; unpaid. The Books section profiles new publications. e.g., Earth Odyssey. 100 words; may be unpaid.

Submit to:

Brita Belli, Editor
E Magazine
28 Knight Street
Norwalk, CT 06851
brita@emagazine.com