Writer's Guidelines

Sensible Life is a bi-monthly online magazine designed to provide ideas and insight for those who have an interest in approaching life and living from a more conservative perspective. In this stressful "keep up with the Joneses" world, Sensible Life invites you to sit back, relax, and forget about the Joneses.

Past publications have included how-to articles, tips on economical living, and inspirational pieces which prompt readers to look at life from a new perspective.

We are always looking for great articles for our sections. Pieces should range from 500-2000 words, and photos are both welcomed and appreciated.

We accept query letters and complete manuscript submissions by e-mail at www.sensiblelife.com. Acceptable formats include MS Word, HTML, Adobe PDF, or copied into the body of an e-mail. If you have an idea for an article, send a query outlining your idea to editor AT sensiblelife.com. The following are suggested editorial guidelines:

• Articles must be submitted by the 15th of the publication month, with a minimum of two months in advance. Holiday articles must be submitted 4 months in advance. The publication schedule is at the end of the beginning of the month.
• Acceptable formats for submission are as follows: attachments may be in MS Word, Adobe PDF or HTML, otherwise copy and paste your submission in the body of an e-mail.
• Put your full name, phone number and e-mail address at the top, left hand corner of the document and/or e-mail. If you plan to use a pen name, please indicate that below your name.
• Include in the subject line of the e-mail “Submission for:” and include the section you are targeting, such as Reviews, Style, etc.
• State availability of photographs with any articles you submit, and include the rights you have to publish such photographs.
• Check spelling, titles, capitalization, and punctuation guidelines as noted in the Chicago Manual of Style.
• As your submission goes through an editing process and we may ask you to make changes to the article, which may include spelling, grammar, or inclusion of more sources.
• Submissions containing profanity, violence, or other inappropriate content will not be considered.
• Freelance Photographers should send photos with submissions:
  • Acceptable formats: electronic: .jpg 300dpi — mail prints to Olive Tree Enterprises, P.O. Box 144, Lanesville, IN 47136.
  • Required: Identification of subjects in all photos.
  • Photo Rights: One-Time Rights
  • Submit photos electronically to editor AT sensiblelife.com
• Rights desired: First North American Serial Rights, First Rights, One-Time Rights, Second Serial (Reprint) Rights
• 70% freelance written
• Online only
• Byline given
• Simultaneous submissions accepted
• Payment: no payment at this time.

Note: Sensible Life is still in its infancy, but is a rapidly growing publication. As we grow, Sensible Life anticipates paying contributors in the future, and such payment stipulations at that time shall be posted in this section.