Summary

The undefined website provides guidelines for submitting travel-related articles to the Travelisticle publication, emphasizing the need for non-xenophobic content, a featured image, proper formatting, and editing.

Abstract

The Farewell Alarms Submission Guidelines on the undefined website detail the criteria for writers interested in contributing to the Travelisticle publication. The guidelines specify that articles must pertain to travel or specific destinations and must not contain xenophobic or racist content. Each submission requires a clear, royalty-free image that reflects the article's theme. Writers are encouraged to use Medium's editing features to enhance their articles and to avoid all-caps and clickbait titles. Before submission, articles should be edited using tools like Grammarly or Hemingway App, and writers must review their work to minimize errors. Submissions are accepted through Medium's "Add to Publication" feature or via email for non-Medium writers. The publication encourages a specific format called "Travelisticle," which combines travel topics with list-based articles to present information in a structured and engaging manner.

Opinions

The publication values inclusivity and cultural sensitivity, rejecting any content that is xenophobic or racist.
Visual elements are considered important, with a strong emphasis on including a high-quality featured image that complements the article's content.
The guidelines suggest that the publication appreciates well-structured and edited content, recommending the use of specific editing tools.
There is a preference for titles that are descriptive and avoid clickbait tactics, indicating a desire for authenticity and reader respect.
The concept of "Travelisticle" suggests that the publication enjoys content that is both informative and entertaining, often presented in a list format for easy consumption.
The guidelines encourage writers to share personal experiences, cultural insights, practical travel tips, and safety advice, reflecting a broad interest in various aspects of travel.
Proper tagging is recommended to ensure discoverability and organization of the content within the publication.

Farewell Alarms Submission Guidelines

What Kind of writers are we looking for?

Anyone who has stepped foot outside of their front door. Unless you’re an agoraphobic swinger and your home is a travel destination for orgy-enthusiasts.

Requirements:

Your article has to do with traveling or about a particular destination where people might travel.
Your article is not Xenophobic or Racist towards any culture.

Image

Please mind that we don’t accept submissions without a featured image. Make sure to attach a clear royalty-free picture to your article that would reflect its theme best.

If you don’t know how to use stock images or where to find them, we suggest you read this article:

How and Why to Cite Stock Photos in Your Medium Stories

Formatting

Make sure that your story is well-formatted, structured and edited before submitting it. You can use medium’s editing features such as drop caps, headers, and subheaders or quotes to make your article more interesting and concise.

Title

Write a descriptive title and subtitle that describes the main idea of your article. Please avoid using all-caps when unnecessary, as well as unjustified clickbait.

Editing

We recommend running your draft through the editing software (Grammarly or Hemingway App) to avoid any typos, repetition or grammar mistakes.

This is not a stand-in for editing and rewriting. Please take the time to review your work as well. Articles with too many mistakes will be rejected.

How to send us your work:

If you are already a writer and have a well-edited and cleanly formatted draft, click on those three dots in the upper right-hand corner of the screen and select “Add to Publication” then “Travelisticle.”

If you are not a writer and would like to become one, email a link to your draft and your medium handle to: [email protected]

Travelisticle Submissions:

What is a Travelisticle?

Travel + (list + article) = Travelisticle

Basically, 50% of travel magazines are made up of lists:

5 Things to See in Barcelona
6 Ways to Explore London
10 Weird Animals that will Kill You in Australia

Anything can be turned into a Travelisticle. They are a convenient way to present new information about countries and to:

1. Catalog your experiences:

5 Friends I Made in Israel
3 Times I Thought I’d Die in Thailand
4 Times I passed out on a beach in Greece

2. Explore fun aspects of cultures:

5 Games you’ll play in a bar in Germany
5 Jokes that only make sense in Russian
3 Reasons You Shouldn’t Talk about Tiananmen Square in China

3. Help with the basics of traveling:

5 Travel Essentials You Can Find for under 10 bucks
3 Alternative (better) ways to pack your clothes
10 Tricks for having more fun on planes
7 Reasons to Learn the Language Basics Before Going to a Country
6 Reasons you Should get a Credit Card before you Travel

4. Look out for each other:

3 Scams to Pay attention to in Budapest
5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Buy Drugs in Thailand
3 Things to Prepare BEFORE Applying for your visa to Vietnam

Note on tagging:

If you are submitting a list, please save one tag to use as “List”
If you are submitting an article about a particular country, please tag the country.