Contributor Guidelines
-Please make sure that all articles are factual. Double check names, phone numbers and any information provided in stories.
–We only want articles written in the third-person, unless your name is Diego Maradona or Presidenta Kirchner.
–Remember short, clear and concise is best when writing for the web. Save your best Paul Theroux imitation for that travel writing anthology.
–We follow standard Associated Press style. Learn it.
–Avoid clichés! Okay, it’s hard to avoid the old cliché in travel writing, but we’ve all heard ‘Buenos Aires is the Paris of South America’ a million times. Put a new twist on that old cliché. How about ‘Paris’s bustling South American counterpart’?
-It is fine to use the occasional Spanish word in a story if it is relevant to the article, but remember that not all your readers speak Spanish. Qualify the use of Spanish words and Argentine terms so that readers know what you’re talking about.
–Our readers are English-speaking travelers from all over the world, the kind of folks who don’t just travel to a place and discover all the coolest places to go, but who also want to have a deeper understanding of the culture in the areas in which they travel. Always keep your audience in mind. Use gender-neutral terms wherever possible. Avoid ethnocentric pop-culture references unless they’re relevant to the story.
–Send articles as Microsoft Word documents and photos as 4×5 inch (or thereabouts) jpegs saved at 150 dpi.
–We don’t publish fiction, poetry or press releases.
What We’re Looking For:
– We are particularly interested in pieces for these departments: sporting events and activities, eco-travel, single female travel, tango, family travel, and travel info for areas outside of Buenos Aires. Reviews or service articles are typically 350-650 words. Front-page features are generally 800-1,200 words and accompanied by at least two photos.
Our Terms
– Our most prolific writers will be featured with a photo and a bio on the Contributors’ Page. We reserve first-time publishing rights or reprint rights as the case may be – you retain all the rights to your work. In some cases we may ask for a small courtesy window before you republish. Although we offer certain perks, we don’t pay directly at this time but repeat and long-term contributors are given guidance on developing their talent and their writing careers and their own website with hosting included (after six months and 12 features), the chance to star in feature videos and learn about video production.
-We’re dedicated to helping Argentine travel writers and journalists reach a wider audience. We accept submissions in Spanish, to be translated by our staff.
–We reserve the right to edit for brevity, clarity and to match the tone of the publication.
Send submissions to: editor{at}wander-argentina.com
