{"id":9945,"date":"2016-03-07T17:00:14","date_gmt":"2016-03-07T22:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gvljournal.wpengine.com\/?page_id=9945"},"modified":"2018-04-10T11:26:19","modified_gmt":"2018-04-10T15:26:19","slug":"contributor-faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/greenvillejournal.com\/submit\/contributor-faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"Contributor FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<h1 id=\"be-part-of-the-conversation\">Be Part of the Conversation<\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=\u201d1\/3\u2033][vc_column_text]\n<p>Community Journals invites you to join the largest platform of community contributors in Greenville, as we publish content from passionate voices participating in today\u2019s narrative.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=\u201d2\/3\u2033][vc_column_text]\n<h2 id=\"does-community-journals-accept-submissions\" style=\"margin-top: 0px;\">Does Community Journals accept submissions?<\/h2>\n<p>Our news team is committed to telling great stories and deepening our\u00a0connection with the community we serve. We are locally owned and passionate about informing, connecting, and inspiring the Greenville, SC, community. We consider your voice to be a crucial part of strengthening that connection.<\/p>\n<p>We do not pay for submissions. However, submissions provide authors an easy way to reach our locally invested and growing audience of over 250,000 engaged Greenvillians.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-are-some-examples-of-content-i-can-submit\">What are some examples of content I can submit?<\/h2>\n<h4 id=\"events-experiences\">Events & Experiences<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Event information for our calendar<\/li>\n<li>Press releases<\/li>\n<li>Photos of events, experiences, and places<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 id=\"editorial-submissions\">Editorial Submissions<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Letters to the editor<\/li>\n<li>Guest columns<\/li>\n<li>Briefs for community news, events, and experiences<\/li>\n<li>Commentary from Upstate business leaders and industry experts<\/li>\n<li>Stories from local writers, bloggers and creators about topics you care about and think other locals would (or should) care about too.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 id=\"news-tips-story-ideas-scoops-well-do-the-rest\">News tips, story ideas & scoops (we\u2019ll do the rest)<\/h4>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-evaluate-a-submission\">How do you evaluate a submission?<\/h2>\n<p>We review each submission on a case-by-case basis. Prior to submitting, our advice is to get familiar with the types of content we publish and topics we cover (though we are always open to new ideas), and the voice and style of our publications.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-will-make-us-excited-about-your-contribution\">What will make us excited about your contribution?<\/h2>\n<h4 id=\"originality\">Originality.<\/h4>\n<p>Send us unique content that\u2019s never before been published.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"expertise\">Expertise.<\/h4>\n<p>Writers should demonstrate relevant knowledge on a subject area.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"insight\">Insight.<\/h4>\n<p>Provide insights on Upstate industry or community trends.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"accuracy\">Accuracy.<\/h4>\n<p>Writers should make balanced, fact-based arguments. Check your facts.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"length\">Length.<\/h4>\n<p>300-700 words works well, and broken up with multimedia components.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"first-person\">First-person.<\/h4>\n<p>We love to hear how individuals are experiencing the community \u2014 whether it\u2019s an event, an establishment, or the impact felt by an organization.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"tips-scoops\">Tips & Scoops.<\/h4>\n<p>What do you know that no one else does (but should)?<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"photos-art\">Photos & Art.<\/h4>\n<p>Don\u2019t just tell us \u2013 show us! We need to publish art with your work.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"original-relevant-and-quality-photos\">Original, relevant, and quality photos.<\/h4>\n<p>Multiple options is always good.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"art-charts-infographics-instagram-and-twitter-posts-and-videos\">Art, charts, infographics, Instagram and Twitter posts, and videos<\/h4>\n<p>are great too.Always be sure to include captions and image credits.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-were-not-looking-for\">What we\u2019re NOT looking for<\/h2>\n<h4 id=\"non-upstate-stories\">Non-Upstate stories.<\/h4>\n<p>We publish news and views relevant to life in Upstate, SC.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"promotional-content\">Promotional content.<\/h4>\n<p>If your looking to advertise something, please\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.communityjournals.com\/advertise\/\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"negativity\">Negativity.<\/h4>\n<p>Slander, libel, misrepresentation, etc. Make mom proud. Enough said.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"will-you-edit-my-submission\">Will you edit my submission?<\/h2>\n<p>Yes.\u00a0All editorial submissions will be edited and formatted at our discretion, with the most common edits involving shortening or dividing the story into easy-to-consume paragraphs.<\/p>\n<p>Calendar entries and press releases that meet all of the submittal form requirements will be approved (or not) as-is by the site administrator. We do reserve the right to edit event entries and press releases at our discretion for print.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-submit-a-story\">How do I submit a story?<\/h2>\n<p>Prior to submitting a story please read our Terms of Service. We only accept electronic submissions. Please review the appropriate submission forms for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/greenvillejournal.com\/submit\/editorial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">editorial<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/greenvillejournal.com\/submit\/submit-events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">events<\/a>, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/greenvillejournal.com\/submit\/press-releases\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">press releases<\/a>\u00a0to be sure you\u2019re meeting and including all of the specific content requirements. Fill out the online form and submit!<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"when-where-can-i-expect-to-see-my-content-published\">When & where can I expect to see my content published?<\/h2>\n<p>We reserve the right to publish submitted content at our discretion. Some content may only be published digitally, while other content will run online, in our newsletters, and in print. Submissions will be considered for inclusion in Greenville Journal (including Greenville Today), Upstate Business Journal, TOWN, and At Home.<\/p>\n<p>We will get back to you concerning editorial content submissions in 5-10 business days. Press releases and calendar entries that meet all of our requirements will be approved by our site administrator in a timely manner for inclusion online.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-are-the-specific-content-requirements-that-i-need-to-be-sure-to-include-for-consideration\">What are the specific content requirements that I need to be sure to include for consideration?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Be sure to fill out all the applicable submission form fields<\/li>\n<li>Content must be submitted in a format that can be edited, No .pdf submissions.<\/li>\n<li>Images must be in .jpg format and MUST include photo credits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In addition, keep these specs in mind:<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"letters-to-the-editor\">LETTERS TO THE EDITOR<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>< 300 words<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 id=\"press-releases\">PRESS RELEASES<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Must include organization\u2019s logo<\/li>\n<li>Document content must be appropriately formatted into our form fields.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 id=\"education-community-briefs\">EDUCATION & COMMUNITY BRIEFS<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>< 75 words each (feel free to submit multiple briefs at a time)<\/li>\n<li>Education Briefs \u2013 Must include school name, and teachers first and last name.<\/li>\n<li>Use paragraph form when listing multiple names<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 id=\"columns-stories\">COLUMNS & STORIES<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>< 600 \u2013 700 words<\/li>\n<li>High res photo (minimum 1 inch by 1 inch, 200 dpi) of the author<\/li>\n<li>Short bio (be sure to include title and organization)<\/li>\n<li>Relevant links<\/li>\n<li>Use direct quotes from named sources whenever possible.<\/li>\n<li>See \u201cWhat will make us excited about your contribution?\u201d\u00a0for more guidelines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 id=\"calendar-events\">CALENDAR EVENTS<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Event titles must be < 10 words<\/li>\n<li>Event descriptions must be < 50 words<\/li>\n<li>Entries must be received by Monday at 5 p.m. to be considered for publication in the current week\u2019s Journal. Submissions received after 5 p.m. on Monday will be held for the following week\u2019s consideration.<\/li>\n<li>Once submitted, ongoing events will be carried over as needed for print consideration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"are-there-specific-content-areas-that-are-more-likely-to-get-published\">Are there specific content areas that are more likely to get published?<\/h2>\n<p>No,\u00a0but we wanted to give you a little insight into the content areas that Community Journals is focused on. Here\u2019s a breakdown of some of the things we\u2019re looking for:<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"news\">NEWS<\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=\u201d1\/2\u2033][vc_column_text]\n<ul>\n<li>Business<\/li>\n<li>Government\/Politics<\/li>\n<li>Real Estate<\/li>\n<li>Education<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=\u201d1\/2\u2033][vc_column_text]\n<ul>\n<li>Healthcare<\/li>\n<li>Energy\/Sustainability<\/li>\n<li>Retail\/Hospitality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]\n<h4 id=\"community\">COMMUNITY<\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=\u201d1\/2\u2033][vc_column_text]\n<ul>\n<li>Opinion<\/li>\n<li>Nonprofits<\/li>\n<li>Sports<\/li>\n<li>People<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=\u201d1\/2\u2033][vc_column_text]\n<ul>\n<li>Outdoors<\/li>\n<li>Family<\/li>\n<li>Wellness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]\n<h4 id=\"culture\">CULTURE<\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=\u201d1\/2\u2033][vc_column_text]\n<ul>\n<li>Eat\/Drink<\/li>\n<li>Arts\/Entertainment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=\u201d1\/2\u2033][vc_column_text]\n<ul>\n<li>Retail<\/li>\n<li>Travel\/Leisure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]\n<h4 id=\"at-home\">AT HOME<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Home\/Garden<\/li>\n<li>On the Market<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"do-you-want-to-become-a-freelance-contributor-for-one-of-the-community-journals-publications\">Do you want to become a freelance contributor for one of the Community Journals publications?<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019d like to become a freelance contributor for one of the Community Journals publications and contribute content on a weekly, monthly, or quarterly basis, please\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/greenvillejournal.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact us directly<\/a>\u00a0and we\u2019d love to discuss the opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you for your interest in contributing to Community Journals. 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