Writers' Guidelines
Introduction
Gramercy Images Press welcomes new writers. Interesting story ideas are always invited for pitching. Consideration is based solely upon relevancy to our topics and the quality of your writing. We strive to create and encourage venues supportive of local and semi local writers to display and promote their work. Freelancers write a large percentage of our content. We are eager to hear your ideas.
Submitting a Query
Unsolicited articles and story outlines are not strictly prohibited, but we prefer that you send a query first. Query at least three months in advance for timely material and expect us to take at least four weeks to respond. Submit special event-based article queries at least four months in advance. Telephone queries are not accepted. If we like your proposal, we may ask to see it on speculation. Acceptance for review does not imply that the article will be published.
Pitches should take the form of an abstract and be about two paragraphs of detail including the direction the writer intends to take. The query should convey your approach, tone, style and qualifications to write on the topic. Your query letter should include: a tentative title, a brief summary, approximate length, and a brief description of photos or illustrations you wish to provide. Provide relevant information including links, sources and expertise. Kindly, include the writer's bio.
We function as a virtual office and prefer to hear from authors via e-mail. The best way to submit an article for consideration is via e-mail with an attachment, i.e., Microsoft Word, WordPerfect, Apple Works or simple text word document saved in Rich Text Format. Your full name, address, daytime telephone number and e-mail are necessary for contacting you.
Article Form and Length
Articles may range in length from 500 to 1000 words. Longer articles are considered in consultation with an editor. Do not mail hard copy manuscripts unless absolutely necessary. Plain fonts like Arial and Times New Roman are preferred. Double space throughout, one space after periods, indent new paragraphs, italicize titles. Hardcopy submissions should be double spaced with only one carriage return between paragraphs. Please print the author's name and address telephone number and e-mail address and approximate word count in the upper right-hand corner of each page. Photographs are also encouraged. It is recommended that you keep copies of your articles and images. Authors may contribute a biographical paragraph, a hypertext link to their e-mail address and personal website if they desire.
Qualified Material, Topics & Content
Topics should include: general feature articles, local history, interviews, reviews, profiles and community events. We also seek material in specialized subjects like alternative health, natural foods, wellness, personal growth, holistic living and remedies, personal fitness, pilgrimages, spirituality, the environment and sustainable living concepts for our directory issue. Your article should be informative, focused on a successful outcome, but always grounded in reality. Be can-do, using positive, empowering language that offers concrete, feasible actions that readers can take. Make the reader part of the solution. Please write in the third-person, assume that our readers know nothing about the topic you are covering. Be specific about names, dates and the details of your subject.
GRAMERCY IMAGES PRESS does not accept material that has been previously published. Reprints of articles from other publications and other authors are not accepted. We do not accept simultaneous submissions or advertorials. We will not consider us against them or political-type articles. We reserve the right not to publish any articles submitted to us that does not meet our editorial standards. We do not accept articles in exchange for advertising. GRAMERCY IMAGES PRESS assumes no responsibility for unsolicited material.
Edits & Rewrites
The editor reserves the right to edit or rewrite any article to conform to the theme, style or space limitations of a given issue. Major alterations will be discussed with the author. All submissions will be edited for syntax, grammar, spelling, brevity, clarity and where appropriate - length. Material requiring extensive editing will be refused until the author makes the proper edits. We reserve the right to reject any and all submissions. Submitting an article does not guarantee publication.
Acceptance
Writers of articles accepted by our editors will be sent an acknowledgement email prior to publication. You will be asked to validate in writing that you are the owner of the work submitted and that you have the authority to grant us the right to publish it in our magazine.
Author Biography & Credits
Submit a 100 word bio and photograph to place at the end of your article. Describe for readers where to find your other original work, promote a book, personal website, e-mail address, as well as, your upcoming speaking and lecture schedule. A well written article affords the author the opportunity to place biographical and contact information at the end of the article to provide professional standing, reference and exposure. We recognize value and respect the dedication, energy and effort it takes to create original work and the generosity to share it with your community and readership.We hope your work draws the attention of agents and other web and print editors for maximum exposure.
Payment
Payment of $.05 per published word is made upon publication and $5 per photograph or illustration used. There is no kill fee for first-time submissions, even when commissioned.
Copyright
Most material is purchased on a one-time-rights basis, which does not require the written exchange of copyright. Writers are free to sell their work after we publish it. Submission constitutes the creator's permission to use the material in both our print and web version magazine. Thereafter, the copyright of any article published in GRAMERCY IMAGES PRESS reverts to the author.