Editorial Guidelines & Contributor Guide
These guidelines are designed to help you understand our mission, target audience, and preferred editorial style. Whether you are a scientist, a photographer, or an experienced journalist, we invite you to help us document the natural world.
Our Mission:
Conservation Mag aims to be a voice for the voiceless and an amplifier for those protecting our planet. We bridge the gap between science, policy, and public engagement. We promote responsible nature travel not just as a hobby, but as a powerful tool for funding conservation and fostering deep environmental connections.
Who We Reach (Our Audience):
We reach a dedicated annual audience of 45,000+ nature enthusiasts, photographers, educators, and scientists. Our readers are highly engaged and look to us for authoritative, hopeful, and actionable content.
Why Write for Conservation Mag?
- Authority: Publish on a high-authority domain (DR 35) cited by Scientific Publications, Wikipedia, Forbes, and National Geographic.
- Legacy: Your work becomes part of a permanent, curated archive of environmental storytelling.
- Profile: Authors receive a dedicated Author Profile page to showcase their bio and portfolio to our global audience.
Compensation and Rights
- Voluntary Contributions: As an independent educational platform, the majority of our articles are unpaid, voluntary contributions, offered for exposure and impact.
- Commissioned Work: Paid assignments are rare and strictly by prior arrangement for specific commercial projects.
- Copyright: You retain ownership of your work.
Magazine's Editorial Style:
- Authoritative & Engaging: We champion scientific rigour blended with vivid narrative. We want "Field Notes"—stories written from the mud, the hide, and the hiking trail.
- Hopeful & Action-Oriented: We move beyond "doom scrolling." We seek stories that celebrate success, ignite optimism, and offer concrete steps readers can take.
- Visual-First: We believe photography is a conservation tool. We encourage photo-rich essays that transport the reader.
Article Types We Love:
- Science Decoded: Bridge the gap between science and the public. We want writers who can translate complex research and peer-reviewed data into accessible, compelling narratives.
- Field Notes & Features: In-depth explorations of ecosystems, written from personal experience.
- Conservation Journeys: Following researchers or rangers into the field.
- Photography Guides: Technical and artistic tips for ethical wildlife photography.
- Gear Reviews: Honest, field-tested reviews of sustainable outdoor gear (e.g., "The Ecologist's Review").
- Profiles: Interviews with the people on the frontlines of biodiversity protection.
Conservation Mag - Submission Guidelines:
- Pitch First: Please send a short query email outlining your topic to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.or contact us.
- Originality: We require original content not published elsewhere.
- Length: Features should be between 750 and 2,000 words submitted in Word format.
- Style: British English (Oxford Style Manual). No footnotes; use in-text hyperlinks to sources.
The "Human Lens" Policy (AI & Plagiarism): We value human voices. In an age of AI, our readers come to us for authentic, lived experiences.
- No AI Writing: We do not accept AI-generated articles. We want your unique voice, your opinions, and your field observations.
- Transparency: You may use AI for spell-checking or outlining, but the narrative must be yours. We reserve the right to reject content that lacks a human touch.
Visual Storytelling (Images):
- Copyright: Only submit images you own or have permission to use.
- Specs: Minimum width 1140px (High Res) as separate files.
- Quantity: Include at least three high-quality images to visually anchor your story.
EartWise Community:
The Base Camp (Community): Want feedback before you pitch? Join our dedicated EarthWise Forum Base Camp. It is a space to brainstorm concepts and network with our 70+ existing authors.
Sponsored Content:
- Sponsored Content: Represent a sustainable brand, eco-lodge, or tour operator? Please view our Advertising Options or contact us for our prices.
- Press Releases: We are not a breaking news site, but we monitor releases for potential feature stories. Submit to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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