Lorraine Mace

Write Away! May 2009

Text Box: Writing What You Know Writers are told to write about what they know. What do expats know more about than anyone who isn’t an expat? Simple – what it is really like to live abroad. There is a definite market for articles which can assist or enlighten those thinking of making the move to a different country. The following websites are just a few of those looking for copy. Transitions Abroad believe the best way to learn about a country and its culture is to live there and are seeking inspiring articles which also provide in-depth practical descriptions of what it is like to move and live abroad, including discussions of immigration, personal and family life, housing, work, integration, food, culture, study, language learning and prejudices encountered. Sidebars should include supporting details and resources that are not in the body of the article. http://www.transitionsabroad.com/information/writers/writers.shtml Expat Women is a website whose title is self-explanatory. They are looking for articles and first-person accounts which will aid, inspire or comfort women living abroad. http://www.expatwomen.com/faq.php#13 Before You Go are looking for articles on a wide range of subjects such as: relocating, opening a business overseas, building a home and/or renovating a property overseas, unusual lifestyles in unusual locations, retirement abroad, city guides, living on an island or onboard a boat, or any subject that is unique and internationally applicable. http://www.bygmagazine.com/Writers Escape Artist want to hear about real estate, how to make a living and how to invest overseas, including offshore investments. http://www.escapeartist.com/OREQ/article_submission.php International Living Magazine run articles on general themes, such as: retiring overseas, real estate bargains, how to set up a business, items that you find overseas that may make a good import-export opportunity, foreign investment and travel. They have a section called Postcards of approximately 250–500 words, for which they pay $50. These should be sent to Len Galvin at postcards@internationalliving.com. Once you are familiar with International Living Magazine, you can send full-length articles of 1,500–2,500 words to Laura Sheridan at editor@internationalliving.com. Check the writers’ guidelines and sample articles on site before submitting. http://www.internationalliving.com Hidden Europe is also worth considering. Although this is not an expat site or magazine, they want to hear from writers who live in Europe. They specialise in Europe’s little-known attractions. Material should be sent by e-mail to editors@hiddeneurope.co.uk, but do read their full guidelines before submitting work. You can expect a fee of about 200 Euros for a feature length piece. http://www.hiddeneurope.co.uk Write Away! Notes from the Margin


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