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Become a Contributor

Are you interested in writing for the Architecture Journal?

Do you have what it takes to become an author for the Architecture Journal?  Do you want to share your ideas with over 40,000 subscribers, both online and offline, and in more than 8 different languages?  Do you want to see you article in the hands of architects at conferences around the world? 

If interested, please read on:

How do I make a submission?

The Architecture Journal is released every quarter.  About 8 weeks before every release we make a “call for papers”.  The best way of being notified of these call for papers is to subscribe to this RSS feed.  To submit an idea for a paper, you are asked to send the following:

1. A 2 – 4 paragraph abstract explaining how your paper fits the theme of the magazine
2. A 1 – 2 paragraph bio
3. A list of previously published articles

Each issue of the Architecture Journal follows a theme (for example; integration, workflow, data).  80% of the issue is dedicated to this theme.  20% is reserved for articles that we wish to print, but do not follow the theme. 

On average, we receive about 20 – 30 submissions for each issue, so we encourage you to put time and thought into the submission; and if applicable, how it fits with the current theme.

When ready, you will send your submission to this email address: editors@architecturejournal.net 

Do you accept submissions outside the “call for papers” period?

If you already have an idea for an abstract, we recommend that you wait for the next call before making a submission.

When will I know whether my submission is accepted?

After the call for papers has ended, everyone that submits an idea will be notified via Email as to whether their submission was successful or not.

What happens if my submission is accepted?

If accepted, you’ll have between 4 and 6 weeks to submit two drafts and a final version of your paper.  These dates will be clearly communicated.  Your first draft will be reviewed by an editorial board to ensure it is on message for the magazine.   Your second draft and final version will be subject to both technical and content editing.  You’ll be asked to be available to work with our editors via Email during this process. 

The magazine is generally available in print and online 4 weeks after final drafts are submitted.

What are the guidelines for papers printed in the Architecture Journal?

We recommend that papers are between 3,500 and 4,500 words in length – although we have accepted shorter and longer papers in the past.  The article should be submitted using Microsoft Word.  Diagrams should be submitted in either Microsoft Visio or Microsoft PowerPoint.

Do I still own the work?

Yes.  We ask you to sign a release form that gives Microsoft permission to reprint the article, but ownership of the paper remains with the author.

Will I get paid for writing?

We do not currently pay authors for contributing to the Architecture Journal. 

Will I get copies of the magazine as an author?

After printing you’ll be sent 10 copies of the Journal for your own use.

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