Celebrating the WestSM: Submission Guidelines

Celebrating the WestSM magazine invites freelance nonfiction submissions on any subject related to the culture of the American West, historical or current. We will consider poetry. Issue themes are usually announced well in advance, and articles related to upcoming themes are appreciated.

Articles (500 to 3,000 words)

For feature articles, a length of 1,000-1,200 words is preferred.

Submission format and process

• Manuscripts should be typed and submitted online, in a clear and readable font. Authors are responsible for the accuracy of material.
• Submit file as text-only, doc, docx, or PDF via our Box.com upload link.
• Our editors read submissions blind. Do not include your name in the article document or filename.
• Include a separate cover sheet which indicates the title of your article and your contact information.
• We accept or reject within 8 weeks.
• If accepted, a work-for-hire contract will be offered for online and/or print publication rights.
• Payment for accepted material is made upon publication. Return of a signed contract is required prior to payment.

Restrictions

• No fiction.
• No previously published articles (in print or online). Self-published is fine.
• Notify us if your submission is being considered for publication elsewhere.
• Limit submissions to three at a time on different subjects.

Photographs and artwork

• Photographs and artwork should be clear, crisp, and of the highest quality.
• Digital images must be submitted at no less than 300 dpi, and print images should be no smaller than 5x7 inches.
• Captions must be included with each photograph and identify everyone in the photo.
• Include the name of the photographer and a contact phone number.

Payment

• We pay $0.15 to $0.50 per word (after edit), depending on online and/or print publication and quality of work.

Questions? Use the Contact form.