Spectrum Women Magazine – Submission Guidelines
Spectrum Women Magazine publishes articles, stories, and insights created by autistic, ADHD, and AuDHD women, and for women who identify with these lived experiences. We aim to share thoughtful, informative, and uplifting pieces that reflect the diversity, strength, and perspectives of women across all ages and backgrounds.
We welcome writers who wish to contribute their experiences, knowledge, or creative ideas to support and inspire our readership. If you have a story, topic, or concept you’d like to write about, we would love to hear from you.
Send submissions and pitches to: editor @ spectrumwomen.com (no spaces)
What We Publish
- Articles centred on autistic, ADHD, or AuDHD women and girls, with something meaningful, helpful, or affirming to offer readers.
- First-person stories, lived-experience pieces, educational articles, research-informed writing, and interviews.
- Adaptations of previously published work will be considered with full disclosure and appropriate referencing.
We do not publish:
- Pure opinion pieces without grounding in lived experience or evidence
- Theoretical or diagnostic speculation
- Poetry (unless approved for arts features)
- Ableist, harmful, or discriminatory content
Submission Requirements
Originality
- Submissions must be your original work.
- Articles must not appear elsewhere online or in print prior to publication with Spectrum Women, unless previously discussed and approved.
- Adapted work must include a link to the original article.
Word Count
- Personal stories / lived experience: 800–1,000 words
- Educational, instructional, or research-informed articles: 800–1,400 words
- Include a 50–100 word author bio and, if relevant, references.
Articles over 1,400 words will only be considered if the idea was pitched and approved beforehand.
Format
- Submit as a Microsoft Word document
- English language
- Font: Times New Roman, 12pt
- Line spacing: 1.5 – 2
- Please include a short bio, a headshot photo, and photos to accompany the article (we can use stock photos if you don’t have any to contribute). Also, please provide any social media links you would like to have published.
Images
- Optional but welcome (we can use stock photos if you don’t have any to contribute)
- High resolution (72–300 dpi), RGB format
- Must be your own work or used with permission
Author Guidelines
- Writers describing themselves as autistic, ADHD, or AuDHD are welcome
- Articles must maintain respect toward all people, avoiding derogatory or discriminatory language.
- Content warnings may be added when appropriate.
Publication Process
- Articles may be scheduled up to one month in advance.
- All submissions are reviewed by the Editor in Chief and Copy Editor.
- Spectrum Women Magazine may edit for clarity, grammar, accuracy, length, or style.
- We cannot offer individual editorial feedback on declined submissions.
Rights
- You retain full copyright to your work.
- We request the right to publish your article on our website indefinitely and on related future platforms.
- We ask that you wait 60 days after publication before publishing the piece elsewhere.
- We may quote or summarise your work for promotional purposes (with credit).
- No third party may republish your article without your permission.
Personal Information
- Your full legal name is required for the publishing agreement; however, you may publish under a preferred name.
- Your personal information is not shared with third parties.
- Please consider the public nature of online publishing when deciding how much personal detail to share.
Age Requirements
Writers under 18 must have permission from a parent or guardian.
Liability
- You are responsible for ensuring your submission does not violate privacy, confidentiality, copyright, or any applicable laws.
- If writing about non-public individuals, ensure you have consent or have altered identifying details.
Submit Your Work
Email: editor @ spectrumwomen.com (no spaces)
We look forward to reading your ideas and supporting your voice.