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Submission
Information
Thank you for your interest in writing
for Black Woman and Child magazine. Black Woman and Child is committed to
providing pregnancy and parenting information strongly rooted in the traditional
spoken word wisdom and undeniable spirit of African mothers. From health and
wellness, breastfeeding, discipline and relationships to fashion, travel,
spirituality and rituals, our readers love BWAC because the content fits their
needs and interests and the products and services therein are marketed directly
to them.
Recent
features
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Mothering and the
Movement – Reproductive Rights Activism
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Milk: Are We
Blactose Intolerant?
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Immigration and
Mother-Daughter Relationships
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Inter-racial Adoptions
and Your Views
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On the Frontlines:
African-Centered Schools
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A Father's Heart Revealed
We welcome unsolicited articles. Talk to us about what you want to do.
Whether you want to share a birth story, research a specific topic of interest
or share the work you are doing, we can help you bring that story to life!
Deadlines: Deadlines for general
submissions are as follows:
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Winter 2009: November 3
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Spring 2009: February 2
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Summer 2009: May 4
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Fall 2009: August 3
Editorial Calendar 2009
(broad themes -- suggestions for specific features are welcomed)
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Winter 2009
Holidays: Culture and Celebrations
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Spring 2009
Motherhood, Power and Revolution |
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Summer 2009
Artistry and Creation |
Fall 2009
Education: Lifelong Learning
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General
Submissions: Please send a query for your story idea to
bwac (at) nubeing.com
or mail to Black Woman and Child, P.O. Box 47045, 300 Borough Drive,
Toronto, Ontario M1P 4P0 CANADA.
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We do accept unsolicited
article submissions via internet or by mail. However, we receive a
large volume of material and may not always be able to reply to each
individual. We will definitely contact you if your article is going
to be used!
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For general submissions,
please submit articles of 750 to 1500 words. For featured articles,
word count will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis, generally in
the area of 2000-2500 words. Publication of any article is not
guaranteed. We also reserve the right to edit articles for space and
clarity - we will always make the effort to show the writer the
final draft prior to publication.
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Send a typewritten,
double-spaced manuscript. Please include a cover letter with date,
name address and telephone number as well as a short biography and
photograph. Writers will receive credit at the end of a published
article.
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Send hard-copy submissions
on 8.5x11" white paper (it makes things so much easier to
read!).
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Photos must be accompanied
by a photo credit (who took the photo?) as well as names and contact
information for any individuals appearing in the photo for
publication purposes. High-contrast 4x6" or larger colour and black-and-white photos are
accepted.
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We accept electronic files
in PC-compatible Text-Only format. Please make sure your
electronic files are VIRUS FREE! Sending us a virus just does not make a
good impression! We also accept PC-compatible 3.5" diskettes or CDs via mail.
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Please do not send
articles already used or submitted elsewhere.
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Keep a copy of your
article. If you would like your
manuscript or diskette returned, please send a SASE
(self-addressed-stamped-envelope).
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