Submitting Articles

Don’t fret if you’re not sure of the category. Submit an article and let us figure out how it can fit in. Articles and blogs may go online or in the queue for upcoming print issues.

Word count for articles should be between 3-450 words. Occasionally 600 words with charts or other visually appealing summaries. That’s short! But we have tried and true reasons. A feature article may go up to 900. Articles need to be written at a third grade reading level. We will edit article submissions accordingly as we see fit for our readers.

Remember that our targeted demographics of women have very limited income. This is what distinguishes our readers from other magazines. Big name publishers and advertisers assume buying power. We recognize the reality our women face and provide tips and creative solutions.

We believe our target readers want to make good choices and improve their lives. Reach UP articles are to be uplifting and empowering even if the resulting wisdom stems from pain and poor choices at one time.

We encourage first-person articles too. If you’ve been there, done that in the mixed up world of homelessness, prostitution, prison, abuse and come out the other side. We need to hear from you!! Don’t worry if you’re not a great writer, we have a excellent editors. It’s YOUR story that will help other women!

Certainly, ideas for articles come from everyday experiences.
Perhaps YOU counsel a mother about a problem with her baby. You know that hers is a common problem. That is counseling session is a prospective article that will help women across the nation! Don’t delay. We can edit. You just provide the framework of experience and solution.

See a positive example of making the most of a situation or holiday? Write about it and a bonus for all – take pictures. This becomes an encouraging piece speaking to the heart of a woman.
Find yourself coaching on life-skills? Break it down, write it up and send it in! Life-skills, job skills, relational skills – we need them all.