South Jersey MOM Writer's Guidelines

Please send a detailed query rather than a completed manuscript. Include a relevant bio and two writing samples or clips.

- Be sure to read the magazine before submitting anything.

- Writers are not paid.

- Send queries to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

- We try to respond to all submissions promptly, but due to the volume we receive it is not always possible to do so. Please be patient.

If you are assigned a story, please observe the following:

- Include interviews with moms and experts located in South Jersey who will go on record with their experiences, problems and/or solutions.

- Include advice and information from a variety of experts, not just one.

- Include data on the latest trends and statistics applicable specifically to the particular topic.

- Avoid dispensing advice that in any way talks down to our readers

- SHOW, don't tell. Include detailed anecdotes to illustrate the issue.

- All writers are responsible for their own fact checking. When sending in your completed article, please include phone numbers and e-mail addresses of sources for backup and the websites of any information you got from the Internet.

- Adhere to AP style.

- Remember: We are looking for articles that are original must-reads.

Format for articles:

- Include a catchy title and byline at top of your article

- Do NOT double space

- Do NOT write in first person. Use the active voice.

- Include quotes from local sources