ALTERNATIVES JOURNAL * CALL FOR QUERIES
Alternatives combines the learned rigour of an academic journal with the breezy style of a magazine. We publish the best environmental writing in the country * writing that is engaging, thought-provoking and insightful.

Before responding to this call for submissions, please read several back issues of the magazine so that you understand the nature of our publication. We also suggest you go through the detailed submission procedures on our website to understand the types and lengths of articles we accept.

Queries should explain, in LESS THAN 300 words, the content and scope of your article, and should convey your intended approach, tone and style.

Please include a list of people you will interview, potential images or sources for images and the number of words you propose to write. We would also like to receive a very short bio. And if you have not written for Alternatives before, please include other examples of your writing. Articles range from about 500 to 2000 words in length.

Keep in mind that our lead time is several months. Articles should not be so time-bound that they will seem dated once published.

Alternatives has a limited budget of about 10 cents per word for several articles. This stipend is available to professional and amateur writers and students only. Please indicate your interest in this funding in your submission.

Send submissions electronically to Nicola Ross, Executive Editor: editor@alternativesjournal.ca

QUERY CHECK LIST
Please ensure that you include:

1. Your name
2. Your phone, address and email
3. One paragraph bio
4. Query (300 words max)
5. Proposed length of article
6. Do you request a stipend?
7. List of people you will interview
8. Ideas for images to accompany your article
9. Sample of your writing if you have not written for Alternatives before

Would you like to become an eco-writer or improve your current writing skills for organic and eco-issues? On Jan. 30th for registered workshop participants, Nicola Ross, executive editor, Alternatives Journal, Canada’s national environmental magazine since 1971 will show you how.