Blog Guidelines
February 7th, 2011
It's time to use your Voice! We are welcoming submissions for the SQ Baa Baa Blog and are interested in hearing what you have to say!
What do I need to know before submitting my work?
Here are some things to keep in mind when sending us your entry:
1. Written submissions should be no more than 750 words in length or clearly divided into logical sections that can be posted as a series over time. Accompanying photos are welcomed.
2. Please submit only one entry per email.
3. If you are submitting a video or audio file, please include a brief description of the contents to give our readers some context so they can get the most out of your presentation!
4. If you feel your submission is time sensitive (i.e. should be posted on or by a specific date or month), please say so when you send it in.
5. We reserve the right to edit stories for length, content and grammar, however we will not publish the article without your approval of the final copy.
6. We will read and consider each submission, however we cannot guarantee it will be published.
7. Please include your full name and advise if you wish to include your website in the author credit at the end of the article.
8. Please send all content and any questions to blog@sq-wellness.com.
OK, you’ve got my attention, now what can I Blog about?
We’re looking for contributions on a range of topics, which include, but are certainly not limited to:
• PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF THE SPIRITUAL TEACHINGS – share your interpretations, experiences, how they relate in today’s world or how applying them shifted your own situation
• EVENT REVIEW - a write-up of an event/workshop you attended
• INTERVIEWS OR ARTICLES OF "SERVICE IN ACTION" - about an individual, organization (e.g. conscious business) or specific project
• SOMETHING OR SOMEONE THAT INSPIRES YOU AND WHY - a story, event, movie, piece of music, person or community…you tell us!
• SELF CARE – may include articles on Health and Wellness (physical, mental, emotional, spiritual), Nutrition, Fitness, Healing and Inner Work like meditation, self-reflection etc.
• LOOKING AFTER PLANET EARTH –contribute green tips and ideas, share resources and latest developments, and tell us what you do to be environmentally aware and responsible
• BOOK OR MOVIE (OR OTHER MEDIA) REVIEW - as it relates to the teachings
• "WHAT TO DO WHEN..." or “HOW TO” - list the top 5 or 10 action items or tips using a real-life situation where the teachings can be applied
• CONSCIOUS LIVING – what is it to you and what do you think makes the world a more harmonious, loving place to be in?
• SCIENCE & SPIRITUALITY – point us to some news and articles that link scientific research to spirituality or to discoveries that could change the way we perceive our existence. What does this mean to you?
• LINK AND DISCUSS - reference a blog or article aligned with the SQ mission or teachings and tell us your thoughts and why it caught your eye
What else should I know?
We've added some new categories - have a look and see what catches your eye and inspires you to share!
ANIMAL TALK
• Inspirational Stories
• Health & Wellness
• Animal Communication
BOOKS, MUSIC & MOVIES
• New and Upcoming
• Reviews (as related to the teachings)
• Inspirational Works
EVENT FEEDBACK & REVIEWS
• SQ Reviews
• Other EventS
PLANET EARTH
• Green Tips & Ideas
• Environmental Resources
• News and Latest Developments
SELF-CARE
• Nutrition
• Fitness
• Health & Wellness
• Healing Work (e.g. SQ Modalities, Other Modalities)
• Science & Healing
• Inner Work (e.g. Meditation, Breathing, Self-Reflection, other Emotional/Mental/Spiritual practices)
SERVICE IN ACTION
• Interviews & Reports (Individual, Organization, Projects)
• Conscious Business
• Inspirational Articles/Videos
SPIRITUALITY
• Spiritual Teachings (Discussion/Interpretation)
• Applying the Teachings (Practical Applications of the Teachings/"What to do When", "How To", Top 10 Lists etc.)
• Living Consciously
• Science & Spirituality (Articles/News/Discoveries on Neuroscience, Cosmology etc.)
Have fun and we look forward to hearing your voice!
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