Posted by
ChrisR on Monday, September 22, 2008 12:15:26 PM
We try to read as many blogs as possible each and every day. We like to not only keep up with the community, but also tap this resource for news and perspectives which may not have leaked to us just yet. To all of our bloggers - thank you.
One of the unique opportunities for Townhall.com bloggers is publication in our magazine,
Townhall. We select the best of the best in blogging and publish two articles in each issue of the magazine. The issues covered thus far in the Blog On section have ranged from Obama criticisms to abortion, the health care situation to education. This month's issue features a discussion of Faith and Politics from
Some Thoughts On Faith and a look at the energy issue from
A Beacon On The Hill.
Rather than have our users submit articles to us for submission, we scour the blogs to find the articles which will best fit in the magazine. Here are some brief guidelines to be considered for submission:
Keep in mind, it takes a considerable amount of time for the magazine to go to print, thus, articles for consideration should not be time sensitive. For example, we will not be publishing campaign coverage in the December issue of the magazine.
Try to keep your posts around 400-450 words. We will certainly work to edit down a piece if it is outstanding, but these are the guidelines for publication.
Offer a unique perspective. Tell us something that subscribers will want to read - an opinion that can't be found anywhere else. This is your opportunity - take advantage of your voice.
Your blog posts cannot rely on video or audio. Obviously, we cannot print these in the magazine.
Please use good writing skills, including good sentence structure, proper grammar, and a diverse vocabulary. This is a professional publication and we want you, the bloggers, to be professional as well.
Address issues that are important to Conservatives.
Have fun with this. As stated above, the unique perspective is what will get you noticed. Smart, intelligent writing will also make you stand out.
As always, if you have any questions, feel free to contact me at chris.regal@townhall.com. Good luck and happy blogging!