Submissions

We’re always looking for compelling stories and images to engage our readers. If you’d like to share a relevant story idea, submit an article pitch, or pass along a great club photo, here are the best ways to do that.

• I have a good idea or know a member or club that would make an interesting profile, but I don’t want to write the story. Fill out the story idea form.
• I want to write a story or have it assigned to a writer. I’m clear on my points, why it matters to readers, and I have possible story sources. Download the article submission form and email it to submissions@toastmasters.org.
• I have a personal essay to share about my Toastmasters experience. Submit a 700-word, first-person Your Turn article to submissions@toastmasters.org.
• I have some feedback and want to write a letter to the editor. Send it to letters@toastmasters.org or fill out the Magazine Feedback form.

The magazine receives hundreds of inquiries. What can help your idea break through?

• Will my topic inform readers—will they find helpful takeaways and tips?
• Would I personally find this topic valuable?
• Will my idea appeal to an international audience?
• Does my submission include tangible tips, compelling anecdotes, or examples? Have I included input/quotes/perspectives from verifiable, credible sources?
• Do I have creative elements to make my idea stand out (photos/videos/audio/sidebars)?

The Magazine Team considers every story and image submitted. You will be contacted if your material is, or is not, accepted. Allow 4-6 weeks for a response.

The magazine production schedule runs three months in advance, so consider that if your material is time sensitive. For example, a December article has an early September deadline. Submissions are subject to editing for length, clarity, and style.

• Promotion for your new book
• Obituaries
• Poetry and fiction writing
• Fully written/transcribed speeches

To submit photos and videos to the Toastmaster magazine, upload them here. Photos that adhere to these tips and best practices have a better chance of being published. If you have additional questions, please email photos@toastmasters.org.

• Photos must be in .jpg format at a resolution of 300dpi or least one megabyte (1MB) to be considered for print. Photos with a lower resolution will still be considered for the digital magazine.
• Photos must be clear, in focus, and not blurry.
• Include your contact information, club name, location where the image was taken, and a caption for each image.
• Please indicate whether your photo needs to be attributed to a specific person or business.
• Photos for the Traveling Toastmaster section should include the cover of the magazine (print or digital) or other Toastmasters memorabilia.