     Submission Guidelines So what is brass?
brass 1. Bold self-assurance; effrontery, brazen. 2. The most important persons in a governing body; authority. 3. Money. brass|MAGAZINE is a lifestyle money magazine written for young adults, by young adults about the money side of life™. With a mission to make money interesting, simple and relevant, brass features up-and-coming young adults making a difference, along with fundamental money tips that apply to young adults. Read by half a million young adults across the country, brass also reaches young adults with content shared online via the brass|SHOW video podcast and regularly posted on the brass|BLOG. Who are our readers?
For young adults, by young adults, brass|MAGAZINE's audience is made up of 16- to 25-year-olds around the country. They're smart; they're techno-savvy; they like to listen to their peers; they are tuned-in; and they don't like being talked down to. Our readers are looking for straight talk from sources they can trust. They're looking for clear and balanced information that will help them make smart decisions about something that many companies seem to want to separate them from--their money.
They also have a wide variety of experience and money know-how. Our readers are looking for a selection of entertaining and informative articles that are relevant to whatever stage of their life they may be in. Who are our contributors?
Our Contributor Team is made up of young adult writers from around the country. They range in age and stage in life, from high school students and college students to young professionals and new homeowners. They also have varied experiences, including everyone from financial gurus, entrepreneurs and avid investors to those sharing experiences about managing debt, budgets, and their first foray in the real world. Our contributors are passionate about writing, savvy with research and up-to-date on current trends.
If that's you, we encourage you to get involved and get published. Whether you're looking to beef up college applications, a professional resume, or have always dreamed of writing professionally, here's your chance! Click here to get contributor emails with available article assignments and to start pitching your own great ideas. Editorial content
We’re interested in seeing original, well-written articles, tips, and hints that will help our audience understand how young adult lifestyles and money interact. Whether they be “how-to” pieces, “how I did it” commentary, detailed instructional items, or motivational stories, articles written for brass|MAGAZINE can take the form of short snippets of information (100 to 300 words) or standard-length articles (400 to 700 words). In some cases, articles may be up to 1,200 words, but that length is generally reserved for profiles and special features.
Much of our content is developed in conjunction with prior consultation and approval from the editor. A copy of the brass Contributor Guidelines will be given to you upon receipt of an assignment or upon approval of your pitch. Click here to get contributor emails with available article assignments and to start pitching your own great ideas. Departments
Making It™Articles in the Making It department are concerned with issues that impact young adults’ ability to make money. They include:
Different formats include interviews and profiles of people in the business and entrepreneurial world, inspirational articles, and general advice about making money. Managing It™Articles in the Managing It department are about what young adults choose to do with their money, and how to get the most out of their money. Articles may cover:
Example article topics may include managing cell phone plans, throwing parties on a budget and affordable travel ideas. Multiplying It™Articles in the Multiplying It department focus on how young adults can make money work for them--essentially, how to use money to make more money. They include:
Examples of article topics include various investment strategies, establishing Roth IRAs, and looking at new and unique ways for people to make their money work for them. Deadlines
brass|MAGAZINE is working six to nine months ahead of distribution. Please keep that in mind if you are pitching or submitting dated or seasonal material. You will receive a deadline along with your article assignment. We expect our contributors to meet their deadline and to let us know ahead of time if they will not be able to do so.Payment
Authors do get complete credit for contributions and receive an award upon publication for articles that run in the print magazine and are complete, submitted on time, fulfill the assignment and meet the expected standards. A copy of the brass Contributor Guidelines will be given to you upon receiving an assignment or upon approval of your pitch. brass|MEDIA does not publish sponsored content or articles that are primarily advertisements.Acceptance of a manuscript or other content comes only with publication. Articles are reviewed and selected using a number of different criteria including subject matter, timeliness, space availability, writing quality, and style. Hence, we do not guarantee acceptance of any content, nor can we guarantee a publication date. Submissions will not be returned. Terms and conditions
The following acknowledgements and permission is required for each submission to brass|MEDIA:
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