Writing Submissions
Thank you for your interest in writing for Edible Vancouver Island. We are a member of Edible Communities, an award-winning, national network of community-based food publications whose mission is to transform the way communities shop for, cook, eat and think about food that is grown and produced in their area.
Edible Vancouver Island is a quarterly magazine that emphasizes the current season by celebrating the abundance of local food and drink throughout Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. We have a loyal following of readers who are interested in: eating delicious locally grown seasonal food; getting to know the people who grow, produce, cook and sell those foods; excellent dining experiences, day trips, food events and festivals, great books to read and products to try. We look for subjects that are timely and traditional, and we have special interest in topics that relate to the full breadth of our mission.
We rely on freelance writers for the majority of our stories and departments. Writers usually generate their own topics or, in some cases, the editor will make assignments based on writers’ interests and knowledge. The primary qualification for contributors is a passion for local food and drink, and an ability to write in a lively, accurate and interesting manner. We are looking for tightly written articles with an original voice that will engage and inform our readers.
Recipes are desirable, but they must be carefully tested and proven. For recipes that are not original, permission to reprint must be obtained and paid for by the submitter. Please note that all sources for information in the article should be cited, and if passages from published (including web published) material are included, permission for use must be obtained.
Print stories range from 500 – 1500 words, while online articles range from 250-750 words.
If you have a story that you think would work well for Edible Vancouver Island, please submit a query outlining the subject matter and focus of the article. Potential writers should also submit related writing samples along with a brief biography detailing their interests, background, and publishing experience. We prefer all inquiries by email.
While we look forward to reading your submissions, please understand that we cannot reply to, nor publish all content that we receive. Thank you for supporting Edible Vancouver Island.
