Writing for ECW

Recently, ECW has been getting a number of inquiries about writing for us. As Chair of the Editorial Board, I wanted to take a moment to address some frequently asked questions! We’re always excited to hear from either established or new writers who are looking for a place to showcase their unique work.

First, be sure to read our submission guidelines here: https://emergingcivilwar.com/mission-statement/submission-guidelines/. This will have all the information you need, especially the “For the Blog” and “To Be Considered for Authorship” categories.

Here’s a few specific notes I want to highlight.

• Any and all topics on the broadly-defined Civil War era are welcome (battles, Reconstruction, memory, homefront, etc.) Take a look at previously published articles to see examples!
• Submission does not guarantee publication.
• The Editorial Board conducts double-blind peer review of submitted articles in a similar style to professional academic journals, offering notes on grammar, composition, and content.
• Word count should be in the 800-1500 range. Longer form content is generally not appropriate for the blog format.
• Guest post submittal can be a direct path to official membership consideration.
• ECW does not pay for articles. Our members create content on a volunteer basis.

ECW is always interested in a look at a new primary source or a new take on an event or personality. We’re especially interested in authors who offer new perspectives or fresh looks, and we are happy to help guide authors and students towards writing improvement while giving them a platform.

Interested? Have questions? Want to send us a piece or proposal? Shoot us an email over at emergingcivilwar@gmail.com