The magazine publishes news, feature stories, educational
information, coming events, illustrations and paid advertising. Subjects
mainly concern the lives
and achievements of North Carolina people and businesses served by the state’s
electric cooperatives. Of special interest are subjects relating to the generation,
distribution and use of electrical energy. Poetry generally is not published.
The deadline for submissions is six weeks prior to the first week of the month of publication. For example, material to be published in the June issue would be due April 15.
For more information: editor@carolinacountry.com
The editor accepts unsolicited manuscripts by e-mail only. Please state availability of photographs or other illustration. We cannot accept responsibilities for manuscripts and art mailed conventionally. We will respond to e-mail submissions within one month of receipt. Queries are not encouraged.
Payment for assigned or accepted articles will be offered in the form of a written contract and issued upon acceptance of completed work. We generally buy first-time print rights and online rights. Payment for unsolicited manuscripts ranges from $50 to $700, depending upon accompanying illustration and treatment in the magazine and Web site.
Articles should be no longer than 1,200 words. All are subject to editing.
Unassigned photographs, illustration and art
The editor welcomes unsolicited photographs, illustration and art with self-addressed, stamped envelopes and will try to respond to submissions within one month of receipt. Subjects must relate to North Carolina or be created by a North Carolina artist. Color art is preferred.
Submissions should include brief descriptions of each image and artist. Information about the availability of reproductions or prints should also be included. Payment for assigned or accepted art will be offered in the form of a written contract. We generally buy first-time print rights and online rights. Payment for unsolicited art depends upon treatment in the magazine or online, and promotion of reproductions or prints.
Only high resolution digital files, high quality prints and transparencies, or original pieces, will be considered. All are subject to cropping in reproduction.