Busy Health Writing Submission Guidelines
Updated 06/27/03
See other section guidelines and general BPO guidelines [HERE]. Please visit the main BPO site and individual sections to get a feel for our needs. [HERE]
Mission Statement:
The goal of the Busy Health Section is to provide our readers with the latest information and most current resources on health care for their family. We'd like to become a place that our readers will come to for total health information - for everyone from Mom, dad to the children.
Our Needs:
Features: General and specialized health topics that concern our readers and their families covering everything from illnesses, health conditions, environment and health, dental health and preventative care. We are open to holistic as well as traditional subjects. Word length 700-900 words. Query first.
Her Health: Ideas and resources for Mom, the family manager, to stay on top of her health. Includes all subjects of interest and importance to women's health care. BPO carries specific guidelines for Women's Health.
His Health: Ideas and resources to keep dad in tip top shape. Subjects include, but are not limited to, checkups, nutrition and fitness. 500-700 words. Send complete ms.
Your Healthy Child: Ideas, resources and tips on health issues that are important to the children of our readers from birth to teens covering childhood ailments, illnesses, nutrition, fitness and more. 500-700 words. Send complete ms.
Mind, Body & Spirit: Information, resources and tips that cover the mind/body connection of health. A healthy mind goes hand in hand with a healthy body. Covering issues such as anxiety, phobias, stress, spirituality and more. Open to innovative subjects and angles. 500-700 words. Send complete ms.
In the News: The latest health news. Should be current and verifiable. Welcomes stories and tips from health care professionals. Must submit expert info/sources for fact checking. 500-700 words. Send complete ms.
The Cyber Doctor: Send us the sites you and your family use for answers to everyday health questions.
A Healthy Read: 200-300 word reviews on books related to health care for the family. Submit name of book, author, publisher and relevant information.
Rights: First rights only and submissions will be archived for one year unless other arrangements previously have been made. Release will be sent to author to sign for non-exclusive print rights.
Reprints: Accepted for work on which you hold copyright. Please let us know where and when the piece was first published.
Submitting: At this time there is no payment but a byline, bio and URL will be given. Send manuscript in the body of an e-mail . Attachments will not be opened. Allow 4-6 weeks for response time.
We look forward to working with you!
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