Guidelines:
Adventure Insider Magazine publishes only non-fiction, adventure-related travel works. And, we purposely don't define it any further. We want you to have fun and experiment with your writing. If you intend to submit a piece for one of our photo departments the same general rules apply. Please contact us with questions.
Process:
If you believe your piece is a good fit for Adventure Insider Magazine please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with a short proposal of your piece and any photos or videos that will accompany your piece. Stories without media will not be accepted. Once every couple of months we sit down as a team and consider all submissions. There is only a small group of us so please do not contact us concerning your submission. We will contact you if we decide to use your piece, at which time we will discuss a publishing schedule.
Departments:
AdventureLust
A personal essay about your adventure and the story behind it. Although we want our readers to be able to reproduce most trips this section is more about the story behind your trip. AdventureLust pieces should inspire the rest of us. Story: 2,500-3,500 words Photos: 5-15 Payment: $50
Roaming
A first-person, non-fiction, narrative story about an epic adventure. Story: 2,500-3,500 words Photos: 5-15 Payment: $50
Through the Lens
Through the Lens is a photo-essay of adventure. There are no rules other than the photos must convey the sense of feeling from your adventure. Story: 250 word introduction Photos: 5-20 Payment: $25
Gear
Includes new & noteworthy gear, gear reviews, roundups and buyer's guides. Story: 1,500-2,000 words for roundups and buyer's guides. 500 words for in-depth product reviews Photos: 5-7 Payment: $20 for roundups and buyer's guides (...or if you know of some new & noteworthy gear you'd like to see us review, please tip us off!)
People
Interviews of notable individuals in the adventure travel community. Story: 300-400 words Photos: 2-5 Payment: $20
Skills
Travel and adventure skills that can be applied to many aspects of travel and adventure. Story: 500-1,000 words Photos: 2-10 Payment: $20
Exposed
Photos that make us think and get a sense of the place they were taken. Story: Introduction describing the photo and story behind it Photos: 1 Payment: Bragging rights and a link
Soap Box
Messages from those promoting conservation, education, and charity. Story: 300-400 words Photos: 2-5 Contact us and let us know how you would like to use it
Seen, Read and Heard
Reviews of recent and classic media such as books, music, and videos. This section is generally compiled by the editorial staff but if you have something in mind let us know.
Guidelines:
Adventure Insider Magazine publishes only non-fiction, adventure-related travel works. And, we purposely don't define it any further. We want you to have fun and experiment with your writing. If you intend to submit a piece for one of our photo departments the same general rules apply. Please contact us with questions.
Process:
If you believe your piece is a good fit for Adventure Insider Magazine please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with a short proposal of your piece and any photos or videos that will accompany your piece. Stories without media will not be accepted. Once every couple of months we sit down as a team and consider all submissions. There is only a small group of us so please do not contact us concerning your submission. We will contact you if we decide to use your piece, at which time we will discuss a publishing schedule.
Departments:
AdventureLust
A personal essay about your adventure and the story behind it. Although we want our readers to be able to reproduce most trips this section is more about the story behind your trip. AdventureLust pieces should inspire the rest of us. Story: 2,500-3,500 words Photos: 5-15 Payment: $50
Roaming
A first-person, non-fiction, narrative story about an epic adventure. Story: 2,500-3,500 words Photos: 5-15 Payment: $50
Through the Lens
Through the Lens is a photo-essay of adventure. There are no rules other than the photos must convey the sense of feeling from your adventure. Story: 250 word introduction Photos: 5-20 Payment: $25
Gear
Includes new & noteworthy gear, gear reviews, roundups and buyer's guides. Story: 1,500-2,000 words for roundups and buyer's guides. 500 words for in-depth product reviews Photos: 5-7 Payment: $20 for roundups and buyer's guides (...or if you know of some new & noteworthy gear you'd like to see us review, please tip us off!)
People
Interviews of notable individuals in the adventure travel community. Story: 300-400 words Photos: 2-5 Payment: $20
Skills
Travel and adventure skills that can be applied to many aspects of travel and adventure. Story: 500-1,000 words Photos: 2-10 Payment: $20
Exposed
Photos that make us think and get a sense of the place they were taken. Story: Introduction describing the photo and story behind it Photos: 1 Payment: Bragging rights and a link
Soap Box
Messages from those promoting conservation, education, and charity. Story: 300-400 words Photos: 2-5 Contact us and let us know how you would like to use it
Seen, Read and Heard
Reviews of recent and classic media such as books, music, and videos. This section is generally compiled by the editorial staff but if you have something in mind let us know.
