Writing Guidelines and Formatting
Compiled by Editor-in-Chief, Tamara McHatton (tamara@suitemag.com)
Send all proposals/queries to submissions@suitemag.com
All text MUST be Arial, 10 pt; bold and italics allowed, left justified, NO specialized formatting (web, html, headings, etc), NO underlines. E-mail query first on all submissions with short bio and website link included in the body of the e-mail. Any submission not adhering to the guidelines will not be used. Up to three relevant pictures must accompany the article. Paying $10 per article or free ad space for one month.
Main Feature Articles – Looking for social, political, sexual, and informative subjects to interest women of all ages. NO religious pieces. Silly, goofy, or fun is allowed if done with class and style. New writers welcomed. Two to four unique articles will be printed for each issue. 1,000 - 3,000 word count per piece. Query first with bio as part of the e-mail. **NEW -- Seeking writers for each side of a PRO and CON issue (global warming, endangered species, etc.).
Movie Reviews — 500 word count, name of movie, name of producer or director, and movie distributor (Paramount, Universal, etc). Short synopsis and how the reviewer felt about the movie. Rate from 1 to 5 hearts - 5 being best. One pix @ 100 x 120 pixels (for review bar and page). Reviewers name, organization they are with, and link to that site, if applicable. Looking for four each month, preferably different kinds (comedy, drama, romance, special). Seeking reviewer.
Book Excerpt –- 5,000 word count max. Name of book, name of author, author's URL, genre, publisher, publisher's URL, release date, ISBN. Must have permission from the publisher and adhere to their guidelines. Two pictures can be used @ 120 x 180 pixels (one of the author, and one of the book). Up to three other pictures can be used on the side bar (if not taken by a paid advertiser) @130 x 150 pixels. URL will link to author's site. Seeking published authors.
Heat Between the Sheets –- 3,000 - 5,000 word count. Sizzling short stories. Prefer original stories written just for SUITE, but will take stories previously written and/or published. Writer retains rights if published elsewhere AND they have permission to use it at SUITE. For articles written exclusively for SUITE -- SUITE retains the rights for six months; after that, if story is used elsewhere, SUITE requests the author mention the origin of the story (e.g., SUITE Magazine). Title, author, any credits that may need to be given (publisher, etc). One picture can be used @ 120 x 180 pixels either of the author, or a picture pertaining to the story, as well as 3 pictures, 135 x 150 pixels, for the side “ad” area, that pertain to the story. *We are currently looking for erotic romance stories, woman/man monogamous relationships only.
Brief Interlude –- 750 word count, short article about somebody interesting or news worthy. Up to 5 pix @ 120 x 180 pixels. Currently filled.
Indulgence Area:
Kitchen – can use recipes for the season, but would prefer interesting facts about food with one recipe and/or cooks that really stand out (such as Alton Brown, whom we did in November 2004) with one recipe. Three pictures @ 120 x 180 pixels. 500 – 1,000 words. Currently filled.
Port O' Call – 500 – 1,000 words, up to eight pictures @ 120 x 180 pixels. Looking for the history, the tourism, the local area; quaint or unusual. Column writer needed.
Maintenance – our local McGyver, Evan Scott is writing these, but if you have an idea you would like to see done up in an article please email Evan at evan@suitemag.com . Due to legalities and safety issues we will not do pieces involving other than nominal electrical work (no wiring).
Gardens – 750 to 1,000 word count. Again, think of luxurious hotel. Topiaries, bouquets, bugs in the grass, anything to do with gardens and decorating from them. Column writer needed.
SUITE Treats Area:
Pandora's Toybox – 750 - 1,000 word count. This area highlights sex toys by different companies (for example…vibrators: which ones are the best, and then have the article written from that standpoint), as well as the newest toys coming to the market. Column writer needed.
This ‘N That – 750 to 1,000 word count. A hodge podge of tidbits, or a piece that's apropos for the season. Short bio or credit can be given at the end of the article. This will also include our Trusted or Busted segment from time to time -- (myths and legends delved in to), origins about everyday things, weird or interesting facts. Currently filled.
Sensations – @1000 word count. This is an article-based (non-fiction) area that deals with seducing your significant other in neat and unusual ways. Currently filled.
Vixen – where the readers write in and ask questions about anything to do with live, love and relationships. One question is put in the magazine each month, the rest are answered directly. If you want to know something about sex, relationships, or just having fun, then please write to our very own Vixen. Must be noted we are just offering advice and are not qualified analysts in any way. Questions we don't know the answer to are researched in order to supply the most factual and informative answer possible.
Thanks for your interest in SUITE
~The SUITE Staff
