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Frequently Asked Questions: Articles

  1. Does my article need a photo/image?
    It isn't absolutely crucial, but it is recommended. The Internet is a visual medium and we aim to create an inviting and colourful atmosphere to encourage readership. Your best chances of having an article published and read is to accompany it with a quality and relevant image.
  2. Where can I get images?
    If you are submitting a photo it should be either: a photo that belongs to you, an official park photo that is licensed for such usage or a photo that exists in the Parkz photo gallery.
  3. Can I contact INSERT PARK HERE for information for an article I want to write for Parkz?
    If you are contacting a theme park or any other organisation for research relating to an article you are writing, it is absolutely critical that you specify up front that you are a FREELANCER and not an official representative of Parkz.
  4. Why wasn't my article published?

    We can't publish everything that is submitted. Please check any correspondance that was left by the editor in your Profile. Articles that are redundant (i.e. about something we've already covered), irrelevant (e.g. about something we don't cover, like a museum), poorly written, excessively critical (i.e. you have gone beyond the realm of journalistic integrity to drag someone or thing through mud).

  5. What category should I choose?

    Articles about news (such as a new ride) are naturally "News". They should be written from a neutral, unbiased perspective. If you are writing a review, editorial or other non-news article it should be as a "Special Feature". Articles written or comissioned by a company regarding its own products should be "Press Releases".

  6. Can I get your staff to write a review of our company's PARK/RIDE/DVD/PRODUCT/etc.?
    We are very accommodating to such requests. If you want us to write a feature article, op ed, review or news story regarding your product please contact us with as many details as possible.
  7. I have secret insider news from INSERT PARK HERE, can I write an article about that?
    Sure, but often we won't publish what is considered gossip. Also check your employment terms as this may not be allowed.
  8. I read a great article in INSERT PUBLICATION HERE, can I submit it here?
    Republishing an article without the consent of its copyright holder is against the law. All articles on Parkz should be original works or licensed for free distribution. You may however quote or refer to another article in original work.