If you are interested in writing for Today Long Island, you have come to the right place.
Our readership is comprised of culturally savvy, Long Islanders, New York residents, and visitors who are looking for the best and most authentic that Long Island, New York and the surrounding area has to offer. Our purpose is to challenge Long Islanders to be authentic in their lives and their culture.
We are looking for recurring "expert" columnists and citizen journalists in a variety of categories, from Long Island Style and Shopping, to Long Island Sports and Green living. Check out our Column categories and let us know where you feel you would fit in best.
Submissions and Queries
Send a one-paragraph query to
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. Include a summary describing the article idea, an approximate length, and proposed submission date. Email submissions are preferred or snail mail may be sent to the address below, but please refrain from phone pitches unless it is a time sensitive story. Please note that all articles will be edited as needed for length, grammar, content, style, and tone, but self-editing is appreciated in advance of final submission.
Payment
All submissions are on a donation basis (byline and inclusion of bio are considered sole compensation). Please send submissions as Word attachments. Also, please include your name, email address and a one-two sentence bio along with a headshot attachment (if you wish for this to be included) with your submission.
Final Words
We do our best to respond to all inquiries, but be aware that we are sometimes inundated. If you have not heard back from us after 4-6 weeks, please assume that we will not be able to use your idea or submission.
Writers retain copyright for pieces published on the website. Articles are automatically archived.
Snail mail should be sent to:
Today Long Island
P.O. Box 711
Northport, NY 11768