How to Submit a Press Release
Weekly Deadlines
• Contributor submissions are due by 4 p.m. on Thursdays to run in the following week’s issue.
• LW Weekly editors will acknowledge receipt of all emailed submissions. It is the responsibility of the contributor to make sure the LW Weekly received his or her submission if no reply is received from an editor.
• It is the responsibility of the contributor to check the LW Weekly for notification of early deadlines.
Submitting Articles
Articles must have the fol-
lowing information:
• Contributor’s name and Mutual number
• Phone number
• Dates the article should run Articles may run a maximum of three consecutive times unless an extension is approved by an editor. Additional publication beyond three times is not guaranteed.
Word Limits and Bylines
The following are the word limits. Articles: 500 words or less. Columns: 500 words or less. Letters to the editor: 250 words or less.
If you are writing a special feature, requests for extensions on the word limit can be made. Any article that contains quotes or commentary must have appropriate attribution and a byline with the contributor’s name. All other articles can have a tagline with just the club or organization name.
Email is Best
Email is the preferred method of submitting articles, either as a Word attachment or in the body of the email. Send it to the appropriate editor. Emailed articles always get a reply; if you don’t receive one, follow up with a call to 562-430-0534. Handwritten articles will be accepted but they must be legible.
Guidelines:
• Do not type articles in all capital letters or use bold, italics or underlines.
• Do not use multiple tabs, spaces or other format alterations. (All articles are edited and reformatted in accordance with news style.)
• Flyers are not published in the newspaper.
• Double check dates and names for accuracy. This is the correspondent’s responsibility.
Photos
If you want to have a photo taken, contact the LW Weekly at 562-431-6586, ext. 2387, to set up an appointment with the photographer or email the request to a LW Weekly editor. Submitted photos are used at the editor’s discretion. Photos must be submitted by email in a jpeg format (preferred), on a thumb drive or by handing in the photo itself at the front desk. The Weekly cannot use photos that have been reproduced in other newspapers or magazines nor can it use copyrighted photos without permission.
To submit a photo, be sure it is clear and in focus. For group photos, do not crowd too many people in one shot; try arranging groups in layers (some seated, some standing) to make it more interesting.
When sending a photo shot with a cell phone, be sure to send the original size so it is large enough to be published.
