E serves important roles as a voice for the environmental movement and a vital information source on national and international environmental issues.
We request that writers send queries by e-mail. Please indicate approximate article length and which section of the magazine you are targeting, allowing a three-month lead time. Please attach writing samples. E pays 30 cents per word upon publication and you'll receive a contract that can be signed electronically if your article has been assigned.
Articles should be submitted on deadline in typed form (preferably in MS Word). Please include a few sentences about yourself for the brief “author bio” we include at the end of many articles.
1. 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.
2. 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, resources to tap, etc.
3. If photos and/or artwork are available, please indicate so in your query. We prefer high resolution, 300 dpi images.
4. We reserve the right to edit for grammar, brevity, clarity and tone.
5. We do not publish poetry, fiction or nature writing.
6. E's “Green Living” section features regular departments: Your Health, Eating Right, House and Home, Going Green, Money Matters, Consumer News, Eco Style and Tools for Green Living. These articles discuss ways readers can implement environmental practices into their homes and lives.
Section Guidelines
E seeks submissions for the following sections, with word lengths as indicated. Please examine past 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. 2,500 to 3,500 words.
Currents
News articles. i.e., environmental racism, cloning controversies, Maine forests for sale, cactus poachers, profiles of key organizations/campaigns. 800 words.
Unearthed
Brief 300-word news articles. i.e., garbage art, AmeriCorps, sea cucumber conservation. 400 words.
By the Numbers
A look at a widely reported number pertaining to an environmental topic (such as the number of sharks killed per year) that confirms or debunks that number in a 500-word explanation.
Behind the Greens
A Q&A of an environmental leader/activist/person of interest with a brief intro. 500 words.
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. 800 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. 800 words.
Eating Right
Discusses the environmental implications of food choices. e.g., organic cereals, sustainable seafood. 800 words.
Eco Style
A column devoted to the latest in eco-fashion trends from “restyled” clothes to recycled fabrics to sustainable footwear. 750 words.
Send inquiries to:
Brita Belli, editor
brita@emagazine.com
More information here.
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