Submission Instructions

Why Contribute?

1. Gain authority, recognition, and clout.
2. Grow your fanbase.
3. Pursue your passion: If you have something to share, we give you the platform to share it.
4. Work with top brands: Select candidates will be the first to try new products, attend events, travel to hotels, and more, then write about your experiences.
5. Get your voice heard: Tap into a huge audience that wants to discover your expertise.
6. The most creative contributors will get a chance to be featured in the print issue of MITH, invited as a speaker, and featured on social media.

Categories:

• Fashion
• Beauty
• Entertainment
• Health & Fitness
• Food & Travel
• Home Decor
• Love & Relationships

Formats:

• Lists. Lists are popular because they are easy to digest with useful info to apply. Example: Top 5 ways to wear crop tops this summer.
• Roundups (aka “Expert recommends…”). Lists that quote experts/influencers.
• Tutorials (aka “How To’s”).
• Guides. Similar to “How To’s” but longer with an article format that connects with the reader on a problem and offers a solution.
• News & Announcements. Short articles on new products, events, etc.
• Reviews of products and services.
• Interviews & Profiles. Introduces our readers to creatives, influencers, and other interesting people.
• Event Coverage.
• Stories. Either 1st person or 3rd person narrative.

Requirements:

• All written text must belong to contributor.
• KEEP IT CREATIVE & CLASSY! No nudity (or suggestive), lingerie, piercings, tattoos, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, or trashy themes. No profanity. (Remember, MITH stands for “Modest Is The Hottest.)
• Word count: 150-1500
• Include media: At least 3 horizontal image options for cover photo options when possible, and at least 5 more photos for the story.  Media can be embeddable from Instagram, Youtube, Vimeo, etc. Please include as many media items as possible, for options. Video media is is great bonus
• Readability: Keep paragraphs short and use bullet points when appropriate.
• Use section titles.
• Include credits for all media, brands, and people mentioned.
• Running your content through spellcheck is mandatory, as documents with multiple errors will not be approved. Please pay special attention to spelling, punctuation, hyphenated words, and other common grammatical errors.

We accept unpublished editorial submissions for web and Print.

GUIDELINES

1. All work must belong to you.

2. KEEP IT CREATIVE and CLASSY! No nudity or partial nudity, no braless outfits, (bras must be worn under ALL clothing), (no see-through tops or visible undergarments), no lingerie or intimate apparel worn as outfits, no open leg poses, no fishnet stockings, very minimal mid riff and cleavage visible, no super form-fitting outfits, no skirts or dresses 3 inches above the knee, minimal piercings and tattoos, no smoking or alcohol themes, no intended religious symbolism or paraphernalia (crystals, globes, rosaries, crosses, or occultic hand gestures or symbolism, etc.) Crosses may be used in minimum if they are used in a non-religious way simply for ornamental usage.
Show us your edge and fierceness in others ways. 🙂 If you need ideas, take a look at our dozens of webitorials online.

3. 12 or more Images per editorial that tells a fashion story.

4. Submit low resolution images for evaluation. If accepted, will need high resolution images (8.5″x11″ at 300dpi) in JPG format.

5. Image framing requirements. Print pages have 0.125″ bleed margin at top and bottom of the pages and 0.25″ bleed margin at the outside edge. Frame landscape photos so the subject is at 1/3 or 1/4 of the image, not in the center.

6. Agency models only or models with at least 20k followers on social media.

7. Makeup artist, hair stylist, and wardrobe stylist highly recommended.

8. Wardrobe must include more than 1 designer, brand, or label. For single-designer lookbook editorials, please contact us for partnership opportunities at hello@mithmagazine.com.

9. **SPECIAL** High-quality behind-the-scenes video clips may be posted on our social media. (High quality means non-jittery, watchable video. Can be filmed on iPhones and other mobile devices). Include a dropbox link to the video!