We don’t have formal criteria for selecting stories, but in general are looking for content that is fresh, innovative, newsworthy, and has a good story behind it. We get many submissions and it is sometimes impossible to reply to everyone, although we do try our hardest to review all submissions and provide feedback.

We are much more likely to publish stories that are sent to us exclusively. If you are offering us an exclusive, please make this clear in your submission.

Send us the text you would like us to consider for the story. The more complete the story, the best chances it has to be published. Send your text in ONE editable document (no PDF, please). Although you may include supporting material – to provide context – in any format.

• For dance, health and wellness, and other lifestyle articles, please include references when needed.
• Please don’t use any profanity in your article.
• For interviews, send the full list of questions and answers, along with relevant images (see Images tab).
• For event announcements, openings, columns, and other noteworthy content, please send all the information you want our editors to review. There is no set word limit.
• For brand launches, advertorials, and sponsored content – SEE HERE

• Please submit one story per email (do not combine stories into one email).
• Please send one email per story (we can only consider ONE email per story submission).
• Please have a look at our copyright policy before submitting your material.

• Send us a link to download your images (via Dropbox, WeTransfer or Google Drive)
• Don’t include attachments in your emails for initial pitches, please.
• Acceptable formats include .jpg and .png (no PDF or TIFF, please).
• Please include a SELECTION of good images (at least 2500 pixels wide).
• Please have a look at our copyright policy before submitting your material.

• Send us all available story credits (especially for the images).
• We are rarely able to pay for photography but we will happily give credits, links, and full copyright details where appropriate.
• Many photographers happily give us free imagery as publication on BFW is a good way to promote their work and often leads to commissions from other publications.
• However, you MUST ensure you have the permission of the copyright holder for all material you submit. For more details, see our submissions terms and conditions.

• If you have video content related to your story, please share it with our editors.
• We usually upload submitted videos to our own channels (particularly YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram) rather than embedding from other accounts.
• We may edit video content, but the editors will ask for your permission first.

If the story is a good fit for BFW, you will be published and we will be in touch (only) if we need additional information from you.