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Thank you for your interest in contributing to Aspire Magazine and also our content-rich website. Aspire is always accepting inspirational, uplifting and empowering articles and stories for consideration from authors, visionaries and everyday women who have a desire to touch the lives of women.
Due to the volume of submissions please review and adhere to the guidelines below.
Writer’s Guidelines
General Agreements & Policies
Submission of articles and confirmation of receipt of article is not a statement of acceptance that the article will appear in Aspire Magazine and/or its website. It is understood that in submitting an article for consideration that Aspire reserves the right to select its method of publishing whether in the digital magazine or its content rich website.
Upon acceptance of your article for usage you will be notified by email. At this time Aspire does not compensate for articles.
Keep in mind that the magazine’s lead-time is three months and Aspire is published bi-monthly (six times a year) and our issues close well in advance. Any submissions should not be so time-bound that they will appear dated. We assume no responsibility for unsolicited queries or manuscripts.
We do our best to respond to all submissions promptly, but due to volume and deadlines, it is not always possible to do so. Due to the volume of submissions received each month, we can not update you on the status of your article or its acceptance. Rest assured, if your article is selected, you will be notified. Though you may not hear right away your article may be perfect for a future issue and is on file.
Content/Tone/Style
Before submitting an article for consideration please visit Aspire’s website and become familiar with Aspire’s style, tone and audience. Aspire is inspirational, personal, life enhancing—all rolled into an approachable, simple, clear package that is relatable to women of all ages, and at all stages on their life’s journey.
The voice of Aspire will be light, uplifting, and inspiring; comforting, a trusted friend to turn to and lean on. Powerful stories, experiences and joys found in other’s personal journeys. The sharing of these struggles, hard-ships, healing, insight, growth, personal power and accomplishment form a bond within the Aspire community and provide encouragement and inspiration to other readers to consider new possibilities.
Publication
It is understood that all submissions will be considered for one or both of our publishing platforms an may appear in Aspire’s digital magazine and/or its content rich website. All accepted articles are subject to editing. If an article submitted to Aspire has appeared in any other publication in the past year please note that in your submission.
Editing
Aspire reserves the right to edit all reader contributions for clarity or length. Changes (sentence structure, punctuation, spelling, grammar, syntax, lengths) will be made at the discretion of the editorial staff. Article may be edited as necessary to comply with our editorial standards. All headlines, subheads, table of contents copy, captions and other miscellaneous related editorial copy may be written and edited with our editorial standards.
Length
Articles
The total length of articles submitted for consideration should be 800 to 1,000 words including sidebars. Those articles not chosen for a particular issue of Aspire may be kept on file for future consideration or placed on our content-rich website. If the article submitted has appeared in another publication please note publication name and date published. See detailed submission guidelines below.
Book Excerpts
Aspire does accept book excerpts for consideration that are relevant to our editorial and our readers. Excerpts are generally 800-1100 words. See detailed submission guidelines below.
Departments
Aspire’s editorial departments cover all aspects of a woman’s life. Please review the following department descriptions written from the reader’s point of view to help you better understand the content we are looking for:
Life Purpose.
Discover the passion that fuels you and create the life of your dreams. Featuring tips, tools and inspiration to assist you in uncovering your unique purpose and passion to enable you to bring your gifts to the world.
Body. Soul.
Nurture all aspects of your emotional, physical and spiritual self. Articles, features and interviews delving into relationships that feed the soul, tips on self-care through exercise, meditation and healthy eating and more to encourage you to honor all aspects of yourself.
Family.Life.
Family is the center of a woman’s life. However you define family, it defines you. Here we’ll share the wisdom and humor on personal relationships, parenting and children, and balancing your home/family life.
Business. Balance.
Every woman is a business woman. Whether running a household of four or a Fortune 500 company, you make things happen… and it’s all about balance. Featuring articles, columns and profiles dedicated to helping women balance their work/home life – as entrepreneurs, executives or stay at home moms.
Aspired Living. Do you strive to live a spiritual and socially conscious life? This section features articles, personal essays and more on reconnecting and living a more joy-filled life.
Submission Guidelines:
For Digital Magazine consideration
Please note – we’d like ONE email per article submission. Attach all the following documents and files in one email in order to ease the work flow for our editorial department. All article submissions and book excerpts must be submitted as MS WORD (.doc) files and include the following:
- At top right corner of the first page please include: Your name and email address along with the number of words in the article (not including bio)
- Up to a 50 word biography should immediately follow the end of the article/submission.
Be sure to include your web link.
- Headshot: High-Resolution JPEG no larger than 200 x 150 px. (For use on website if so selected) Please name your Jpg file with your name EX: Mary_Smith.jpg. Note: (We generally do not include your headshot in our digital magazine.)
All article submissions are to be sent to Editor@AspireMag.net. You will receive an e-mail notification of receipt within 3 days. Notification of receipt does not indicate acceptance of your article only receipt of your files.
Book Excerpts/Review Copies
To have an excerpt of your book considered for publication (generally 800 to 1,000) words please send the following:
- Review copy
- Sample Excerpts for usage (include word count)
- Sample Q & A if applicable
Mail to:
Aspire
Attn: Editor
P.O. Box 1149
Lakeville, MA 02347
PLEASE NOTE: All articles or excerpts sent to Aspire Magazine for consideration for their digital magazine will also be under consideration for our online website.
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2011 Editorial Calendar
FEB/MAR issue Final Submission Date: December 31, 2010
Loving Yourself
Before one can truly BE loved one has to first be able to fully, and wholeheartedly love themselves. True love begins within and until you can embrace the magical essence of who you are holding yourself back from experiencing genuine, m mature love.
APR/MAY Issue Final Submission Date: February, 28, 2011
Spring Cleaning for the Woman’s Soul
Spring cleaning extends to more than your closets and drawers. Take time to clear the emotional and spiritual clutter that can hold us back from living an authentic and passionate life. Open yourself to new possibilities and give flight to your dreams when you take time to cleanse your ‘inner closets’
JUNE/JULY Issue Final Submission Date: April 30, 2011
Embracing the Wisdom Within
Along with our intellect we each have another source of information that guides our life – when we listen. This guide is our intuition. It speaks to us as a gut feeling, a hunch, a dream, a sudden flash of insight and when we begin honoring this divine gift we can access the wisdom within.
AUG/SEPT Issue Final Submission Date: June 30, 2011
Spiritual Parenting
Spiritual or conscious parenting is not limited to any one religious teaching. No matter what your family’s ‘religion’, raising a spiritually connected child is one of the best gifts you can provide your child. It is where they begin to learn the values, morals, and a sense of belonging. It is what gives them life direction and meaning.
OCT/NOV Issue Final Submission Date: August 31, 2011
Navigating Life’s Transitions
Many transitions in life are expected, like marriage and an impending birth. Our coping skills are called into overtime when the unexpected transitions such as job loss, divorce or death test us and turn our lives upside down. Handling these times of transition calls us to use our inner resources and shift our viewfinder to seeing the opportunity that lies on the other side of the event.
DEC/JAN Issue Final Submission Date: October 31, 2011
Cultivating Gratitude
Research has shown that those who cultivate an ‘attitude of gratitude’ are happier, healthier individuals who experience a wide range of benefits from reduced anxiety and stress to improved relationships. Life will always through a curveball but learning the tools to refocus the lens at which you witness life can have amazing benefits.
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