Submission Guidelines-WEbsite Stories and Events
We believe in the power of storytelling to connect with our readers and convey the unique essence of Hollis. 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 the everyday charms that make 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. Topics include town issues, history, community profiles, groups, and organizations, local farm news, homesteading items for sale, artist’s profiles, family, teen's and children's section, event articles, animals and pets, cooking and recipes, gardening, and many more.
Event Sharing:
Positively Hollis is not an event calendar. Our readers are looking for a rich story about your event. All event notices must accompany a story and include information about the event and your organization.
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. If you prefer an interview style, please submit an outline of the information you would like included along with any other general information about the topic. We will create interview questions for you to respond to for your story.
Originality:
Originality is key to maintaining the authenticity of our platform, so we kindly request that all submissions be original works that have not been published elsewhere. 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 email (positivelyhollis@gmail.com). 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. Provide a caption/description for the video submitted. Make sure you have the necessary rights and permissions to use the video. The video should be submitted in .mp4 format or as a YouTube URL. Videos are subject to approval.
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.