Writer’s Guidelines
In every issue of West Virginia Family you will find articles, columns and regular departments that touch on all areas of family interest, including the family calendar of local activities, family health news, parenting tips, education, child safety, children’s book and product reviews, recreation, child care, home life, pregnancy, travel, fitness, finance, and more.
Deadlines for Editorials
Spring (March/April/May) December 31
Summer (June/July/August) March 18
Fall (Sep/Oct/Nov) July 1
Winter (Dec/Jan/Feb) October 1
Editorial Calendar
Spring (Mar/Apr/May)
Summer Camps & Programs Guide and Directory with Special Advertising Section for Camps, Birthday Party Directory, Environment, Gardening, Special Needs
Summer (Jun/Jul/Aug)
Camps Special Advertising continued, End of School Year activities, Summer Safety, Family Travel, Park & Museum Directory, Calendar of Family Events & Attractions
Fall (Sep/Oct/Nov)
Back to School Special Advertising Directory, After School Activities, Sports, Homework, Calendar of Fall Events and activities, Harvest, Halloween
Winter (Dec/Jan/Feb)
Holiday Gift Guide, Family Holidays, Family Traditions, Holiday Travel, Safe Winter Travel, Family Health, Family Pets, Resolutions, New Year Organization Tips
Writer’s Guidelines: Audience: Families, educators, caregivers. Frequency: Quarterly. Distribution: Over 350 highly visible distribution sites in 12 counties of North Central WV. Circulation: 15,000. The editorial deadlines in the chart above is the absolute final deadline for us to receive editorial submissions. Please send complete ms. We are looking for articles and tips on the topics provided above. We are also looking for checklists related to the topics. Word count needs to be between 500-800 words. We pay up to $25 per article, depending on word count. We also accept shorts on current events up to 100 words and must be material still current by the time the publication reaches the shelf. One-time rights. We accept reprints, but ask that we receive regional exclusivity.