Thank you for your interest in writing for Happy Eco News (HEN). Our goal is to publish constructive environmental journalism that highlights solutions, progress, and the people working to improve our planet.
The following guidelines will help you prepare your submission and ensure a smooth editorial process.
Editorial Approach
Happy Eco News focuses on solutions-oriented environmental stories. We highlight positive developments, practical innovations, and inspiring initiatives that encourage readers to take action.
While environmental challenges are real and important to discuss, articles should emphasize what is being done to address these problems. Stories that focus only on negative outcomes without presenting a solution, progress, or hopeful pathway will not be accepted.
Writers are welcome to share personal experiences, project updates, and event coverage where relevant. However, please respect privacy and avoid sharing confidential or sensitive information without permission.
Contact Information
For different types of inquiries, please use the appropriate email:
- Guest writing inquiries: guests@happyeconews.com
- Content and publishing schedule inquiries: content@happyeconews.com
- Backlinks or marketing submissions: sales@happyeconews.com
Writer’s Tips
Keep your writing clear, engaging, and accessible. Our audience includes readers from many backgrounds, so everyday language works best.
A few helpful reminders:
- Write as if you’re explaining the story to a curious friend.
- Short sentences and short paragraphs improve readability.
- Read your article out loud before submitting. This often helps catch awkward phrasing or errors.
- Remember the journalist’s “5 W + 1 H” rule (Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How). These questions help ensure readers fully understand the story.
Article Requirements
Length
Articles should not be more than 1,000 words.
Topic
Stories should focus on a current or recent news story, project, innovation, or person, ideally within the last six months.
Original Work
All text should be your own writing except when quoting sources. Quotes should always be clearly attributed.
Fact Checking
Please verify information with reliable sources. When possible, trace information back to original sources to avoid repeating errors.
Formatting and Submission
- Submit articles as a .doc or .docx file.
- Files may be shared via Google Drive or uploaded in a compressed ZIP folder.
- Include all materials (article, images, captions, and author bio) in one folder. Folder naming format: YYYY-MM-DD – Author Name – Article Title
Images and Visuals
Images greatly enhance a story and help readers connect with the topic.
Please follow these guidelines:
- Submit images as separate files, not embedded in the document.
- Include at least two images per article.
- Ensure all images are owned by you or used with permission.
- Provide source links and attribution for each image.
- If you include images, indicate in the document where they should appear and provide captions if available.
- Do not modify or rename royalty-free images after downloading them.
- Ensure images do not violate copyright.
If you prefer, the HEN editorial team can select royalty-free images for you.
Links
- Maximum five external reference links per article.
- Links should support facts, research, or quotations.
- Commercial or promotional links require prior approval.
- All external links will open in a new browser tab and may be periodically reviewed.
Copyright and Content Updates
Copyright
You retain copyright to your original work.
Content Removal or Edits
If you later wish to remove your article, bio, or update content, we will do our best to accommodate the request within a reasonable timeframe. Requests must be sent from the author’s email address on file.
Author Bio
Please include an author bio of approximately 200 words. This will appear with your article.
Your bio may include:
- Professional background
- Relevant projects or expertise
- Links to your website or social media accounts
Please also include a headshot image in jpeg (.jpeg) format.
