Submission Guidelines-WEbsite Stories and Events
We invite you to submit your uplifting story or story ideas that shine a spotlight on Hollis, its citizens, memorable events, exceptional businesses, and community happenings, all with the goal of spreading good news and heartwarming stories about what makes Hollis a wonderful place to call home.
Content and Theme:
Stories must align with the theme of our website, which includes positive stories related to Hollis. We are looking for stories that entertain, educate, and inform, reflecting the interests of Hollis residents. Suggested topics include:
- Gardening, homesteading, cooking, and recipes
- Local farm news, homesteading items for sale, and profiles of artists or artisans
- Town committees, clubs, and organization accomplishments and issues
- Hollis history, fun facts, and community profiles
- People of all ages making a positive difference in our community
- Events, sports, recreation, and family activities
- Stories highlighting our schools, kids, teens, and general good news
- Animals, pets, and hobbies
These topics—and more—help showcase what makes Hollis special!
Event Sharing:
All event notices must include information about the event and your organization. We encourage you to write 1-2 paragraphs and send 1-2 photos, a flyer if you have one, and your group website or Facebook URL.
Style:
We invite and encourage our contributors to submit stories that are not only engaging but also informative and narrative in nature. Crafting an engaging story around your topic will pique people's interest and make your message more compelling to them.
Originality:
Originality is key to maintaining the authenticity of our platform, so we kindly request that all submissions be original works. Plagiarism or copying content from other sources is strictly prohibited.
Submission Process:
Please submit your stories as a Word document or plain text file via the subission form above. Include "Submission" in the subject line. Submissions will be published at our discretion.
Author Information:
Include the name of the author and if appropriate, the position or job description.
Images:
We suggest 2-3 relevant images to accompany your story. Provide a caption/description for each photo submitted. Make sure you have the necessary rights and permissions to use the images. Images should be submitted in .jpeg format. All images are subject to approval.
Video:
One relevant video may be submitted. The video must be submitted as a YouTube URL. Videos are subject to approval. Provide a caption/description for the video submitted. Make sure you have the necessary rights and permissions to use the video.
Editing:
Our editorial team may edit your submissions for clarity, and grammar, and to align them with our publication's style and tone.
Review and Response:
Our team will review all submissions. If your submission is selected for publication, we will notify you of the scheduled posting and any potential edits.
Rights and Attribution:
By submitting your story, you grant us the right to publish it on our website, giving proper credit to the author. You also authorize us to post and share on Hollis-related social media.
Legal and Ethical Considerations:
Ensure that your content adheres to all legal and ethical guidelines. Avoid content that may be offensive, discriminatory, or harmful to individuals or communities.