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* RITRO.com's Department Themes and Guidelines *
Global Insights
Guidelines:
Articles need to be 700 - 2500 words long, and remember that while we are looking for raw and insightful we also would like everyone to be treated with respect.
Themes:
Volunteer Service & Organizations: the world would not be complete without our volunteers. Do you know of any local or global volunteer groups that are working to better our communities? What about services that do not live up to their claims? Delve into the world of volunteers and give us the scoop.
Freedom of Speech / Communications: there are times when freedom of speech can be more of a hurt than a help. Do you believe that there are times for censorship? What about countries that have censorship, does this really affect their citizens? Even with the right of Freedom of Speech we get conspiracy theories, do you believe any of them? Why is there the term, "too much information" if what we truly want is to know it all? Imagine how Desert Storm would have been different without CNN.
Independence Defined: independence has been the theme of many wars through Earth's history.Slavery and human trafficking are still issues in some countries. Is independence a human right or something we need to earn? What does independence mean to you? Children grow up wanting independence from their parents, how is that different from other forms of freedom? How has this affected countries around the world throughout history?
Health and Living
Guidelines:
The Health & Living Department accepts submissions of all topics relating to minding our health and pertaining to living. Some related subjects include modern and alternative health methods, revolutionary new therapies, and the insights that demystify some of the medical issues that concern us today.
Subjects on living may include tips for house and home, balancing career and family, recipes, and holiday helpers. This is Real Insight Through Raw Opinion so let's hear about experimental research, outdated healing techniques that are still used in remote parts of the world. Each manuscript has a minimum requirement of 500 words to a maximum of 2000 words.
Themes:
2006 is RITRO around the World. Reach out and research how the other half of the world is living. What can we learn from other countries and cultures that may even be in our own towns? Share your Real Insight Through Raw Opinion with Health and Living Around the World!
People Department
Guidelines:
The People Department accepts materials that cover people from diverse cultures around the world. We appreciate Every Day Hero pieces, Artist Spotlights, fame and reputation, even family Christmas celebrations around the world. Compelling information related to relationships - parent/child, employer/employee, etc. are welcome. We want to know about your goals and dreams, and we want you to share your general advice on dealing with other people. Each manuscript has a minimum requirement of 500 words to a maximum of 2000 words, although preferred is 1000-1500 words per article. When submitting, please allow up to 2 weeks for a response.
Themes:
The People Department will feature the following topics: exceptional people throughout history who shaped our world; life and times of distinguished contemporaries who continuously make life worth celebrating; or simply, ordinary people and little-known heroes in our community. Share your unforgettable memories and experiences with us. We all have a story to tell.
Creative Endeavors
Guidelines:
Creative Endeavors accepts submissions on topics related to the craft of writing, art, photography, film making and producing, music and music production and the trials and tribulations of the business side of the craft. Writing: What is your writing process? What time of day do you write? What do you write with? Where do the ideas come from? How do you beat writers block? Art: What subjects and what mediums? How to get your art out there? Do you need an agent or a gallery? How would they help? Photography: Techniques, lenses, tricks of the trade? Music: How do you get started? What do you play/sing? Are you a natural? How to get gigs and get paid.
Manuscripts should be 500-1500 words. We are looking for raw and insightful opinions keeping in mind that it is important to treat everyone with respect.
Themes:
In keeping with the theme of RITRO.com, we want opinions from around the world. The world is an extremely diverse place, with different cultures and attitudes and Creative Endeavors would like to be a reflection of that diversity.
Poetry and Prose
Guidelines:
The Poetry and Prose department accepts various forms of poetry and prose that voices raw opinions about various topics. All poetry and prose that isn’t opinionated or expresses some kind of insight will not be accepted. Poetry & Prose will consider submissions that may be too short to fit within the guidelines of other RITRO.com departments. Poetry & Prose will consider pieces up to 1500 words in length. "Candy Rhyming" poetry (cat/hat, how/now, fog/hog) is not a favorite but will always be considered if well-written and fitting to the guidelines. We want Poetry and Prose that provoke thought and /or sparks debate. Please note that this department fills up rapidly. Material for this department is programmed approximately three months in advance.
Themes:
With the RITRO.com theme of Around the World we’d like to explore cultures from all over the globe through poetry and prose. What’s your raw opinion on your culture? How do you view other cultures?
Alternative Lifestyles
Guidelines:
Alternative Lifestyles accepts submissions dealing with other than “normal” lifestyle issues. Topics could include: gay marriage, extreme life choices, alternative families and other topics of that nature. Word count should be 500-2,000 words. Please give editor at least two weeks to respond to submissions.
Themes:
Around the world people choose to live their lives in many different ways. In general society has created a concept of what is the norm, and what is not.
Are you living what is considered an “alternative lifestyle?” Are you a gay couple with or without children? Are you and your best friend living together raising a family? Do you have a lifestyle that most would consider extreme or alternative? If this describes you we want to hear your story. Tell us about the problems or joys you have living this lifestyle. In this department we will explore: issues surrounding the LGB community, people who live their lives their own way and march to the beat of their own drummer, families that exceed the norm and hobbies that grow into a lifestyle.
Believers and Skeptics
Guidelines:
RITRO.com's Believers & Skeptics department invites you to submit your Real Insight Through Raw Opinion for publication. Submissions to this department must focus on a belief system, religion, or on a subject that has not or cannot be proven by scientific methods, such as (but not limited to): reincarnation, religion, alien encounters/abductions/UFO's, psychic abilities, hauntings, faeires, or alternate dimensions. Articles must express a clear opinion as to why you believe, or why you don't believe in any given thing, and the subject of the article must be clear. Submissions should include a minimum of 500 words, and a maximum of 2,000 words.
Themes:
Throughout the world, various beliefs, cultures, religions, and concepts cannot or have not been scientifically proven. RITRO.com's Believers & Skeptics department sets its focus on belief systems from around the world. For example, nearly every culture around the world and throughout time has some concept on UFOs. What's yours? How do your beliefs differ from beliefs on the opposite end of the globe? How do you think there became so many variations in beliefs and religion? What's your opinion about missionaries who travel the globe to share their own spiritual concepts? Have you ever known or heard of someone (such as Cat Stevens) who relocated in a drastic way to become part of another culture's belief systems? Celebrate diversity in spirituality by sharing Real Insight Through Raw Opinion about Believers & Skeptics around the world.
* RITRO.com's General Guidelines *
Published works at RITRO.com are provided through a volunteer staff and registered member contributions. At present, all manuscripts published at RITRO.com are volunteer contributions. No payments are offered for accepted manuscripts. Anyone interested in submitting a piece for publication at RITRO.com must be a registered member of RITRO.com prior to submitting manuscripts.
To submit a manuscript, you must be LOGGED IN at the time of submission. Submissions to an editor's personal e-mail account are forbidden and will not be considered. RITRO.com members must use the proper form to submit material. Please check pull down menu, found on submission form, for submission to correct department.
First and last name are required for proper byline. Your name will appear exactly as it does on your registration information. If the name you used for registration is not the name you'd like used for publishing purposes, please modify your registration information prior to submitting an article. Also, a public biography is required to give the readers of your work at RITRO.com the chance to learn more about your background. At a minimum, provide an email address so viewers may contact you regarding your work.
Subject matter submitted to RITRO.com must state an opinion. Controversial issues are appreciated, but make sure you choose a side and make clear your opinions. Please remember your article does need to have a strong voice and a purpose.
Theme related materials will receive first consideration when submitted. Although RITRO.com prefers that an effort to match themes be made, informative and well-written articles will be accepted throughout the year as long as they are timely.
Manuscripts should be checked for spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors prior to submission. No unedited material will be accepted. Cite your sources, even if you believe the information to be common knowledge.
All submissions must abide by specific departmental word count and structural guidelines. See departmental guidelines for more information.
Due to the amount of submissions we receive, we are unable to offer personal comments or suggestions should your submission be declined for publication. We do reserve the right to edit accepted pieces.
We do not publish erotica. The Editor-in-Chief reserves the right to reject any material, for any reason, even if the material was previously accepted by a departmental editor.
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