PTO Today Magazine Calls For Submissions/ How To Submit (Pay: $125 – $500)
PTO Today is the premier magazine for leaders of parent-teacher organizations, publishing four times a year.
They focus on topics like parental involvement, leadership, fundraising, and collaborating with school staff. You might want to read this article on Tips For Making Your Writing Perfect.
General Submission Guidelines For PTO Today
- PTO Today welcomes articles ranging from 600 to 1,500 words.
- Compensation varies from $125 to $500, with higher payments for high-impact stories and highly experienced writers. Occasionally, they may pay more for exceptional submissions.
- They prefer to receive queries rather than unsolicited manuscripts.
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Writing Principles
Engage from the Start: Begin with a compelling opening that captures the reader’s attention.
Be Specific and Detailed: Use concrete details to bring your story to life.
Incorporate Real Figures: Include relevant data and numbers to add authenticity to your article.
Answer Readers’ Questions: Anticipate and address potential reader questions throughout your piece.
Eligibility Criteria For PTO Today
- Submissions must adhere to the specified word count.
- Content should be relevant and engaging for leaders of parent-teacher organizations.
- Authors with previous parent group leadership or volunteer experience are especially encouraged to contribute.
Author Rights
PTO Today purchases all rights to accepted articles. They pay contributors upon acceptance, within 30 days of invoice.
Art Suggestions
PTO Today may ask writers to assist in acquiring appropriate art for articles. They appreciate queries that include art suggestions.
Submission Process
Email queries to queries@ptotoday.com. Your query should include:
- The subject of your proposed article
- The angle you plan to take
- Any planned interviews
- Reasons why the article will interest our readers
- Samples of previous work if published before
- Any relevant parent group leadership or volunteer experience
Payment
They pay $125 to $500 per article, with higher payments possible for exceptional submissions. Payment is made within 30 days of acceptance.
Deadline
They accept submissions on a rolling basis. For specific issue deadlines, please refer to the editorial calendar on their website.
PTO Today is not affiliated with the National PTA®. For any queries or submissions, please contact us at queries@ptotoday.com.
