Guide To Authors

Major articles can be any length and should, if necessary to the text, include photos and/or illustrations. Illustrations can be rough – our staff artists will re-illustrate to your specifications if final illustrations cannot be furnished by the author. Fiction is usually not well received by the editorial board, however, stories, myths, legends that can be referenced, will be considered. Major articles should include an introduction, body of your work, conclusion, and bibliography. The bibliography should be on a separate page, double spaced. If applicable to the text, reference numbers should be bracketed [ ] in the text. Bibliography form should follow the Modern Languages Association format (click here). 

"HOW-TO” CRAFT ARTICLES describing traditional material culture, should emphasize, but not be limited to, the use of historical materials and construction techniques. Where contemporary craft materials have been used in describing construction techniques of historical material culture, historical methods and materials and the difference in results between the original and the contemporary material should be noted. Craft instructions should not include the use of illegal materials such as certain feathers and furs. Reference to their use as historical materials should be mentioned. 

Crafter'sCorner and CollectorsCorner — Submissions for these two features should be 450-600 words (1-2 pages, double spaced) and should be limited to a general description of the piece with emphasis on materials used. Illustrations may accompany submissions for these two features. Color photographs (prints) of the piece(s) should be submitted. Articles that describe manufacturing technique requiring substantial illustration, should be considered a major article and be submitted for consideration as such. 

PHOTOS  – Black & White or Color. Digital images preferred (300 dpi); prints accepted; any size, in duplicate. Photo descriptions should be on a separate sheet. Avoid writing on the back of the photos, except to number them. PHOTO HINT: When photographing objects, such as moccasins, pipe bags, etc., photograph the object against an uncluttered, light background. WHISPERING WIND Magazine cannot provide photography services. 

ALL WORK SHOULD BE SUBMITTED in duplicate with double spacing and wide margins. Authors should include a brief biographical paragraph. Work submitted can be via email to jack@writtenheritage.com. Do not send high resolution imags via email. You may send 72 dpi images via email. If accepted for publication we will request photographs and/or 300 dpi images.

On acceptance for publication, all articles, photos and/or illustrations become the property of Written Heritage, the publisher of WHISPERING WIND Magazine, unless prior arrangements are made. 

Payment: Authors whose work is accepted for publications receive a complimentary subscription to Whispering Wind from acceptance until one year post publication and six copies of the issue in which their manuscript appears. 

Include a self addressed, stamped envelope if you wish your materials returned. Submissions should be directed to the Editor, WHISPERING WIND Magazine, PO Box 1390, Folsom, LA 70437-1390.