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How to contribute stories to BBC Wildlife
For information on how to submit stories and photos to BBC Wildlife Magazine, please click on the links below:
How to submit news and travel stories
LETTERS: Write to us about the magazine
BBC Wildlife welcomes letters on any subjects raised in the magazine, your opinions on environmental issues and your wildlife observations.
Q&A: Our experts answer your wildlife queries
HOW TO SUBMIT FEATURE IDEAS
If you have an idea for a story that is original, thought-provoking and never previously covered in BBC Wildlife Magazine, please email a short summary to the features editor Ben Hoare.
Before you submit your idea, read BBC Wildlife in print and online, and get to know our format and type of content. There is nothing worse than reading a suggestion from someone who hasn't bothered to see what we do.
Take plenty of time over your pitch - a hastily written email isn't good enough. BBC Wildlife is a prestigious magazine read by 340,000 people worldwide every month, so it is well worth the extra effort.
Then ask yourself:
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How would your idea fit into BBC Wildlife?
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What would its purpose and angle be?
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Why should we publish it?
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Why should we publish it now?
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Why are you qualified to write on the subject?
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Do you have images to support your story?
Two of the most important things we look for are passion for the subject and your own personal experience. It often helps if you write in the first person singular. Imagine telling the same story to a friend.
Remember, we want every article to be as interesting, informative, authoritative and readable as possible.
And don't forget that we are a highly illustrated magazine - sensational images are essential. So please let us know if you have pictures to support your story, or can give advice about where they can be found. We may be able to source them ourselves, but this may influence how quickly your article can be published.
Finally, you MUST let us know if you have submitted – or intend to submit – another article on this subject to any other publication, in print or online. We usually ask for first-European rights.
Bear in mind that due to the large number of feature ideas sent to us, we can’t always acknowledge receipt of them or deal with your queries on the phone. Sorry!
We hope that this helps you to get your stories published in BBC Wildlife.
