Write for Learning Solutions Magazine

Learning Solutions Magazine is a publication of The eLearning Guild – the leading international membership organization devoted to advancing the management, design, and development of eLearning.

Learning Solutions Magazine's mission is to serve as a catalyst for innovation and as a vehicle for the dissemination of information about new and practical strategies, techniques, and technologies for eLearning. It is intended to be a medium through which eLearning professionals can share their knowledge, experience, and expertise with others for the general betterment of our industry and profession. Many readers tell us that Learning Solutions Magazine has become the #1 resource for their ongoing professional development.

Learning Solutions Magazine publishes articles in a variety of formats, including features, reviews, interviews, columns, spotlights, snippets, tips, and news.

Who Writes for Learning Solutions Magazine?

Every article in Learning Solutions Magazine has been written by people who are actively engaged and working as eLearning professionals. This means we publish articles written by people like you. Most of the authors published since 2002 have been members of The eLearning Guild, but membership is not required.

What if you've never written an article before?

We realize that you may have excellent content for an article, but may never have written for a magazine. If this describes you, don't worry! Submit your idea in the form of a query (see “Propose your article with a Query Letter” below). If your proposal is accepted, our team of editors can help you complete your article.

Why Write for Learning Solutions Magazine?

People write for Learning Solutions Magazine for three main reasons:

1. To share their knowledge, experience, and expertise with the readers of Learning Solutions Magazine. 
2. To be recognized by their peers. Peer recognition for Learning Solutions Magazine articles comes in many forms including author spotlights on this website and recognition at industry events.
3. To earn a free annual eLearning Guild membership. Contact bbrandon@eLearningGuild.com for details.

What is Learning Solutions Magazine Looking for?

We are looking for original and previously unpublished articles of various sizes that clearly articulate strategies, techniques, case studies, or best practices for designing, developing, and managing eLearning. We are also looking for columns that deliver quick tips, product reviews, book reviews, and brief tutorials.

Learning Solutions Magazine readers want practical, hands-on information about techniques, and practical advice about strategy, including new information about learning theory. In addition to “how we did it” and “how to do it” treatments, unbiased product reviews, non-promotional case studies, and "best practices" pieces are of great interest to our audience. Learning Solutions Magazine readers are not interested in…

• High-level overviews designed for general audiences
• Reviews of the work or published papers of others
• Articles by freelance writers who work outside the field of eLearning
• Blatant pitches for products and services

Learning Solutions Magazine publishes a variety of types of articles:

• Features: 3,000(or longer)-word articles that provide in-depth coverage of a single topic that readers can use immediately in their work.
• Reviews: 1,500-word articles that offer unbiased reviews of books, tools, technologies, events, etc.
• Interviews: 1,500-word articles that offer a thought-provoking interview of notable individuals in our industry.
• Columns: 750-word articles with a consistent perspective in a series.
• Spotlights: 750-word articles that highlight the achievements of individuals, teams, and organizations.
• Tips: 500-word articles that offer specific tips on various tools, techniques, strategies, and best practices.

Propose an Article with a Query Letter

Please submit a one-page “query” to have your proposed article considered for publication – prior to the submission of a complete manuscript.  Although the editor will consider all completed manuscripts (see Manuscript Preparation below), we encourage all authors to use the query process outlined here and to discuss their ideas about potential articles with the editor first. This will ensure that the article is tailored to the needs of the audience and that another article on the same topic has not already been accepted. After careful review of the query, the editor will contact the author to discuss the potential article. All one-page queries should include:

• A brief synopsis of the proposed article
• The type of article proposed and length
• A proposed outline of the article
• A summary of the types of media you would include
• The author’s bio and qualifications to write the proposed article
• The author’s contact information (e-mail and day and evening telephone numbers)
• An indication of the Learning Solutions Magazine TOPIC categories that will apply to your article (select up to six):

 
Click here for manuscript preparation guidelines.

All queries and other editorial correspondence should be addressed to:

Bill Brandon, Editor
Learning Solutions Magazine
BBrandon@eLearningGuild.com