Writers

Alberta Views is a magazine of well-written and well-researched journalism about the culture, politics and economy of Alberta. Each issue contains three feature articles of approximately 3,000 words on matters of concern to Albertans. Alberta Views is only interested in articles with a strong Alberta focus. Please query us about your ideas for articles. Do not send unsolicited manuscripts.

Alberta Views will consider synopses for feature ideas as well as reprints from various media of up to 1,000 words for Eye on Alberta (our readings section). We do not accept unsolicited fiction or poetry. No materials will be returned without a self-addressed stamped envelope. We do not accept phone queries.

Please read Alberta Views before querying in order to fully understand the magazine. Alberta Views covers issues as opposed to news. Our articles typically require at least two months lead time, so please be aware of time-sensitive material or ideas. Back issues of the magazine are available for $6 plus postage.

In any query, please include:

  • A written proposal of 300-500 words outlining your intended contribution to Alberta Views, why you feel qualified to write about your chosen subject and what sources you intend to use.
  • A résumé outlining your experience and education.
  • Recent examples of your published work (tear sheets).
  • A self-addressed stamped envelope if you require your submission material returned.
When e-mailing text, either attach a Microsoft Word document or include plain text in the body of the e-mail.

To submit a piece that has been previously published -- such as an editorial or news item relevant to a current issue -- please e-mail us the text or send a clear photocopy of the published piece. Provide the name of the publication and the date the piece appeared. We do not pay for reprints, art or anything else published in Eye on Alberta, but we are interested in receiving speeches, memos, e-mails, website excerpts and letters that might be of interest to the public.

Accompanying artwork or photos are welcome, but please see the guidelines for illustrators and photographers below. Do not embed graphics in Word files.

Please address all queries to the attention of:

Managing Editor
Alberta Views
Suite 208 - 320 23rd Avenue SW
Calgary AB T2S 0J2

Or send an e-mail to the editor.

For queries, expect a reply in six to eight weeks.

For clarity of communication, we expect all writers to sign an agreement. We buy First North American Serial Rights, and the right to post the article on the EBSCO archive for researchers.

Alberta Views pays approximately $.20 to $.50 CDN per word depending on the writer's experience and qualifications. We pay approximately $50.00 CDN for reviews. We pay upon acceptance.

Thank you for your interest in contributing to Alberta's magazine of thoughtful commentary on social issues, politics and culture.

Illustrators & Photographers

We are a Mac-based operation, running recent versions of InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat. All digital images for publication should be 300 dpi, TIFF, JPG or EPS format. We can scan transparencies, prints and illustrations up to 18 x 25 inches.

We gratefully accept images from Alberta artists and galleries who wish to showcase their work in the magazine (space permitting). No fee is paid for this usage. All materials will be returned.

All photography and illustration for our features is assigned by our art director, and fees are paid based on the artist's experience and qualifications. We buy First North American Serial Rights, and the right to post the article on our website and for internal design re-use.

It is the magazine's mandate to feature Alberta artists and photographers, or imagery that is about Alberta. We do our best to avoid the postcard view of our province.

If you would like AlbertaViews to see your visual work, please send samples to:

Art Director
Alberta Views
Suite 208 - 320 23rd Avenue SW
Calgary AB T2S 0J2

A self-addressed stamped envelope is required if you wish your samples returned, but samples we can keep on file will increase the likelihood of future assignments.

You can also send samples to the Art Director.

Please send only 3 to 5 files (no larger than 100kb each), in any of the common formats: JPEG, TIFF, EPS or PDF.

Thank you for your interest in contributing to Alberta's magazine of thoughtful commentary on social issues, politics and culture.

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