The Toastmaster submission guidelines and market information
The Toastmaster Submission Guidelines
Submission Address
Send submissions to submissions@toastmasters.org with a completed Article Submission Form. See the guidelines for details.
Editor: Stephanie Darling, senior editor
Submitting Your Work to The Toastmaster
Before submitting to The Toastmaster
The Market List recommends you verify the market is active and accepting submissions before sending your manuscript via regular mail. You may verify a market status by either visiting their website, calling their listed phone number, or confirming via regular mail that the market is still active before sending them your work.
To be sure your submission is appropriate for this market, we recommend you familiarize yourself with The Toastmaster by reading a sample issue before submitting.
If you have recently submitted to The Toastmaster or have experience with this market, please submit a comment below. Recent submission response times are always welcome and helpful to other writers.
From the The Toastmaster guidelines:
All submissions must:
- Be sent via email and include your name, address, and club name(s)
- Be written in clear and concise English
- Feature topics relevant to an international audience
- Include tangible tips, compelling anecdotes, and/or examples
- Offer verifiable sources and/or quotes from experts
- Avoid political, religious, or controversial slants
The Toastmaster looks for:
- How-to stories (educational and professional)
- Industry-related topics, such as communication, leadership, and public speaking
- Tips and lists on Toastmasters-specific items
- Profiles of members and clubs
Before submitting a query, ask yourself:
- How will this topic help readers become more informed? What takeaway will it provide?
- Why is this particular idea relevant to readers?
- Will this topic appeal to an international audience?
- Are you the best person to write this piece?
- Do you have any creative elements to make your idea more multifaceted (photos, video, sidebars)?
Submission Guidelines Details for The Toastmaster
Market Type: Magazine
Contact: Stephanie Darling, senior editor (sdarling@toastmasters.org)
Accepts: How-To, Humor, Interviews, Profiles
Web Address: www.toastmasters.org
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Updated April 20, 2021