October 2009 - Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Georgia

Masonic Digest Submission PolicyConditions that meet The Masonic Digest requirements:1. News releases should not exceed one typed, double-spaced page including heading.2. News release content should be timely, and to the point. Submit your material by the deadlinedates.3. Use White bond paper for articles submitted via hard copy.4. Use only one side of paper.5. Every article is on a separate sheet of paper, with its own heading.6. Use upper/lower case characters for all copy and normal fonts.7. Include chapter/lodge name, region, and name and phone number of a contact person on allnews releases, articles and stories.8. Designate the section for which your article is being submitted:Features, Around the Jurisdiction, In Memoriam, In Our own words, Letters, Masonic Potpourri,or Spotlight.9. Articles, stories or news releases accompanied by a photograph must have an appropriatecaption typed at the end of the article.10. Professional 4x6 or 5x7 glossy prints are preferred.11. Apply an adhesive label on the back of the photo with your Lodge’s / Chapter’s name and thestory heading, event, caption or any other identifying information.12. Protect your photo with cardboard reinforcement.13. In order to produce a high quality publication, it is not recommended that you send picturesthough the internet. Internet images are not high resolution and do not print well. Werecommend that you send information on a media such as a cd or junk drive. You may emailinformation but be advised of recommendations.14. If you want your pictures returned, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope with yoursubmission.Your Articles may not be published for these Reasons1. Handwritten articles, stories, or news releases.2. Too many submissions from your Lodge / Chapter. Limit to two (2) articles, news releases orstory per section for each issue.3. Articles sent via fax.4. Use of all capital letters, strange or ornate fonts that make the article unreadable or unable tobe scanned.5. Color or black and white copies (Xeroxes) are not photographs!!6. Avoid sending oddly sized cutouts and Polaroid photographs.7. Photos damaged by the use of paper clips, tape, roller ball pen or felt markers.8. The photo appears underexposed or too dark.It is strongly suggested that Lodges / Chapters consult with the Editors prior to submitting an articleAll submissions are subject to screening and approval of the Editors and the Grand Master reserves aright to reject or not publish any and all submissions. A written letter will be sent with all rejectedarticles and materials. If your individual Lodge or Chapter would like to submit an article pleasesubmit articles in a word document via email to editor@mwphglga.org ormasonicdigest@mwphglga.org. You may also mail articles toMasonic Digest1620 Rebekah RoadStatesboro, GA 30458.