How to submit an item for publication

How do I prepare material for North West Amicus Unity Gazette?
Paste your submission into the body of an email. Use plain text -- not MS Word or other special format. Give it an informative subject line.

If the item is short, include the entire item in the body of the email. If it's long, include a fragment and a web address to the whole item.

Do not send attachments. Because attachments may contain viruses.

Include the web address of the source. This should have the form 'http://www.domainname.org' or something similar. It's usually best to cut and paste it from the location field in your browser.

By default, we will attribute comments and other original material using the full name of the author, if it is given. If you want to use some other name or to submit the piece anonymously, please say so at the beginning of your submission. Your email address will be used only if it appears as part of your signature, or if you specifically request it.

Why didn't my submission appear?
We may have not found it to be relevant or suitable. in extreme cases we may have found it to be offensive.

How do you decide what to use and what not to use?
We promise material which is 'of interest to Amicus members on the left.' That's pretty subjective, so we will exercise our best judgment.
We strive for variety in subject matter and opinion. We look for things that are topical. We also look for things which are analytical, probing and challenging.

We look for things that are clear, and even better, entertaining.

Debate is good, if it's respectful.

How can I increase the likelihood of my message being used?
Look at the guidelines for submission, above. Look at the things that get used. Campaigning or lobbying for your material won't help.

Can I reuse material from North West Amicus Unity Gazette?
Sure. We're happy to have our material reused (preferably with appropriate attribution).

We wish to acknowledge portside.org we have relied heavily on their submission process in preparing this page.