SikhSpectrum.com
is a global magazine. Our mission statements
is:
“To provide
a forum where intelligent and insightful views on social,
political, cultural, historical and religious issues are
presented.”
We
will publish writings on a wide variety of subjects. Our
writers are intelligent, well-informed and thoughtful men and
women. We extend our invitation to seasoned writers and also
welcome those who aspire. Your writings will illuminate the
minds of our global audience from a college student to the
experienced professional.
Tell
us who you are and send us a brief outline of the topic you
intend to write about. We will respond to your email
at the earliest. You can mail us your abstract at
editor@sikhspectrum.com
What
You Can Write
Feature Articles -
Feature are 1,500 to 3,000 words long. It can be an essay
with references. Divide the article into several paragraphs
without compromising the continuity of thought. Starting
paragraph should succinctly highlight the main topic of
discussion. End the article with a brief synopsis of the
salient issues and your explicit conclusions.
Opinion/Commentary –
These are issue-oriented and focused on the your
interpretation. We suggest a length of 750 to 2,000 words.
References are not mandatory.
Personal Testimony –
Personal testimony relates to the author’s own experiences.
You are encouraged to write about your travels, interpersonal
dialog and other issues that provided motivation or were of
great concern to the author. Keep the length between 500 to
1000 words. Do not indulge in name-calling. Be factual.
Personal testimony is more effective if readers can identify
with your experience. A real-life drama also provides for good
reading. It brings emotion to the testimony. Use anecdotes,
emotion and first-hand experiences.
Fiction/Poetry –
Fiction is storytelling. Your audience will like to read an
interesting plot in about 1000 words or more. Short story
telling is a challenge. Like any story it has a beginning, the
main plot and an end. Children stories are also welcome. We
will publish original poems and also interpretative discussion
on published works.
Critiquing – Authors
can critique published work. Indulge in constructive criticism
emphasizing ways to fix the shortcomings. Evaluate the work
thoroughly before penning down your thoughts. Keep it short.
Length should not exceed 1500 words.
Book Reviews – You
can review a published book or article. Stay within a word
limit of 750 to 1,500 words. Be factual and avoid emotional
responses.
For all
categories word limit is a guideline though it can be modified
if warranted for a particular submission.
Deadlines
Contributors
are required to notify the editor of the frequency of
submission of their articles. Since all contributors are busy
professionals they should let SikhSpectrum.com know in advance
how frequently they plan to submit. Be punctual with your
submission. It will be appreciated.
Articles should
arrive at least two week before it’s scheduled posting on
SikhSpectrum.com. This will give the editor time to proof read
it and make recommendations if necessary.
Submittal
Instructions
Article
manuscripts should be provided in electronic format.MSWord document is
preferred, but I can accept article text in
ASCII as well. Use of italics is permitted.
However, keep it to the basic minimum.
