Teachers & Writers Collaborative
Subject Matter
Teachers & Writers magazine welcomes articles about teaching the art of writing in kindergarten through college and in non-classroom settings. Teachers & Writers also welcomes submissions on related topics, such as oral history, translation, and teaching writing in combination with other arts. Articles should present innovative techniques and ideas or shine a new light on familiar subject matter. Teachers & Writers publishes both practical and theoretical work and looks for writing that is concise, lively, and geared toward a general audience.
Length
Articles typically range from 2 to 10 typewritten, double-spaced pages (500 to 2,500 words). There is no limit on the length of articles submitted to Teachers & Writers; however, long articles may be significantly edited to fit available space in the magazine.
Audience
Most readers of Teachers & Writers teach writing at the elementary, secondary, or postsecondary level.
Payment
Contributors receive a small honorarium, payable upon publication, and copies of the magazine. All submissions are on spec and there is no kill fee.
Rights
All rights revert to the author upon publication.
Submission Format
We prefer submissions to be sent electronically, as an e-mail attachment, to tw-magazine. We will also accept submissions mailed to: Teachers & Writers Magazine, 520 Eighth Ave., Ste. 2020, New York, NY 10018.
Sample Copies
Back issues of Teachers & Writers may be purchased for $5.00 each at www.twc.org/publications/magazine or by calling 1-888-BOOKS-TW.
More Information
Interested authors may obtain additional information about Teachers & Writers magazine by writing to tw-magazine or by calling 212-691-6590.
Subject Matter
Teachers & Writers Collaborative (T&W) publishes books that address one or more of the following:
Audience
Books published by T&W are relevant to one or more of the following audiences:
Submission Format
Manuscripts and inquiries should be mailed to Teachers & Writers Collaborative, 520 Eighth Ave., Ste. 2020, New York, NY 10018. Submissions should include a table of contents, introduction or preface, and a sample chapter, along with a cover letter including the book’s anticipated length, the intended audience, and any relevant information about the proposed design (e.g., photos, charts, etc.). The cover letter should describe what distinguishes the book from others already published. Include a résumé and a self-addressed, stamped envelope sufficient for the return of the manuscript.
More Information
Interested authors may contact T&W at editors or 212-691-6590 before submitting a book proposal to discuss whether Teachers & Writers Collaborative is a likely prospect for publishing the book.
Questions or comments?
Email – books@twc.org
Or Call – 1-888-BOOKS-TW
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Teachers & Writers Collaborative members receive:
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The Bechtel Prize is awarded annually in recognition of an exemplary article or essay related to:
The winning essay appears in Teachers & Writers magazine, and the author receives a $2,500 honorarium. Entries selected as finalists for the Bechtel Prize may also be published in Teachers & Writers. The authors of essays selected as Bechtel finalists share honoraria totaling $1,000.