Thank you for inquiring about freelance writing opportunities with Our Local Table-Monadnock, a quarterly guide to the food, farms and community of the Monadnock Region of New Hampshire.
Editorial deadlines are as follows:
Issue Deadline
Spring Issue (distributed March 1): December 1
Summer Issue (distributed June 1): March 1
Fall Issue (distributed Sept 1): June 1
Winter Issue (distributed Dec 1): September 1
We encourage you to visit our website at www.localtablemonadnock.com and read back issues of our magazine before you pitch story ideas.
General Guidelines:
- Please submit your story on or before deadline.
- Send submission in a Word document as an attachment to an email to the editor.
- Please fact-check and proofread your story before sending it in.
- Please single-space your articles; one space after each sentence, please.
Writers are paid on publication. Fees are 10 cents per word (word count after edit, in print) unless we have made other arrangements with the writer. You must send a written or emailed invoice (that includes your contact information) in order to get paid.
We pay for writing services of professional freelance writers only; we do not pay for stories written by members of organizations, universities, companies, etc., but these articles are also welcome and will receive a full attribution/biography (with website and contact information).
We purchase first North American Serial rights and electronic rights (for the story to remain online in PDF form for perpetuity).
We do not accept unsolicited manuscripts. Please query editor first before writing or turning in your story.
Types of Submissions
Our Local Table-Monadnock has an ongoing need for the following types of articles and columns:
Feature (word count: 1000-1200)
Our lead stories cover a wide range of topics – from “how to” advice, seasonal/holiday topics, human interest stories featuring local farmers/growers/artisan food & fiber producers…to profiles on local food and health activists and supporters. We also encourage “think” pieces about the benefits of local food and local economy. Photos typically taken by contributing photographer, but please let us know if you have photos available.
Our Local Farmer (word count: 400)
This short column is a look at a Monadnock region farmer and what he or she grows and sells. The goal is to focus on something unique about the farm or farmer. Must include contact information. Accompanying photos appreciated.
Local Chefs…Local Food (word count: 400 with a recipe or cooking tip sidebar)
A short profile of an area chef, restaurant, or food institution that is using local food/beverages on its menu. Must include where they are getting their food from (which farms), any challenges faced, and contact information. Accompanying photos appreciated.
Back Page Backyard (word count: 400) – Written by a contributing columnist
This column is a look at what a Monadnock area resident is growing or raising in his or her back yard. (No for-profit growers/farmers for this column, please.) This column is in a Q&A format and requires that you take pictures of the garden, livestock, and home owner. Accompanying photos appreciated.
Books/Opinions (word count: 500)
Book excerpts or opinion pieces on the topic of local food and economy. We do not pay for book excerpts; opinion columns written by freelance writers only will be paid. Others will receive full attribution/bio (and photo).
Made Here (word count: 250) – Written by a contributing columnist
A look at a food product, or handmade product, made in the Monadnock Region. With Photo.
Future Farmer (word count: 250) – Written by a contributing columnist
A look at a young farmer in the region. With photo.
PHOTOS:
High resolution digital photos in .jpg or .pdf file (300 dpi minimum resolution) much appreciated. Please provide photo credit and photo caption identifying any persons or places in the photos. Please let us know when you query if you can provide photographs to accompany your article.
Queries accepted by mail or email:
Marcia Passos Duffy
Editor
Our Local Table-Monadnock
PO Box 1504
Keene, NH 03431
Contact Information:
For inquiries: editor@localtablemonadnock.com
For submissions: editor@localtablemonadnock.com
Website: http://www.localtablemonadnock.com
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