Submission Guidelines

Thank you for your interest in submitting news items and articles to Natural Awakenings, a healthy living, healthy planet magazine serving our local holistic community. Our collective mission with this free monthly magazine is to educate readers about the latest in natural living and green living. Our healthy living/healthy planet-oriented audience is profiled at Lohas.com.

Each month, we share pertinent global news and interviews with national experts. We also spotlight local people, exploring their natural healthy living activities and businesses. We welcome ideas for stories as well as local article submissions, some of which may qualify for one of our departments: Conscious Eating; Fit Body; Green Living; Healing Ways; Natural Pet; Healthy Kids; and Creative Expression.

Articles and other editorial should be submitted by email as a MS Word document attachment or text embedded in the body of the email. For the most chance of acceptance, we suggest you review the Natural Awakenings Editorial Style Guidelines by clicking here.

Additional Notes

• If your article has been published elsewhere, we are probably not interested.

• We cannot guarantee publication and if accepted, we may not publish your piece immediately. If you would like us to hang onto the submission for future consideration, please let us know when submitting your article.
  

• Your original work will most likely be edited to fit our magazine’s style and we reserve that right. If you wish to review edits to your submission, send it at least seven days before the deadline, and be accessible.

• NewsBriefs and articles that the magazine originates are not subject to copy review. We’ll call to check facts as needed.

Editorial length requirements and deadlines:

Feature Articles

Articles featured in Natural Awakenings cover a wide range of subjects in the areas of health, healing, inner growth, fitness, nutrition, organics, natural pet and earth friendly living. Due to the quantity of submissions not all articles are used in the magazine. You may inquire with your idea and the theme of the article before submitting by clicking here.

Length: 300-1000 words (some articles longer, inquire first)

Due on the 5th of the month prior to publication.

HealthBriefs and GlobalBriefs

HealthBriefs are short, interesting bits of information often referring to a new health fact or leading-edge research in a particular field. GlobalBriefs are related to earth-friendly living. We invite you to share health information about your particular therapy, (examples: massage lowers blood pressure; acupuncture can shorten labor; exercise helps ease depression) or local eco-news in one of these two sections. It's a great way to share you knowledge with the community and get recognized! Send us your idea by clicking here.

Length: 50-250 words (some longer, inquire first)

Due on the 10th of the month prior to publication.

NewsBriefs

What's new in here in Southeast Michigan? Share it with us! Do you know of a new business? Someone who recently became certified in a new therapy? Do you have a special event coming up? Information about green or renewable resources? We welcome news items relevant to our publication as well as any hot tips or suggestions you may have for an article. Click here for information on NewsBriefs.

Length: 50 to 250 words

Due on the 10th of the month prior to publication.

To get our full media kit or for more information, click here or call us at 248-628-0125.