Tiny Giant's mission is to create journalism, opinion, art, new media, fiction and design that is made by youth, for youth. Our articles should be funny, smart, serious, thoughtful, non-conformist and current-as should our writers and our staff.
The facts in your article, the events and the people must be true and all submissions must be your original work. Articles should have the names and telephone numbers of the people in your story for fact checking by our editors (don't worry; this is standard practise at magazines). Not every article has to be about something serious. We love writers with a sense of humour (as long as you're not being too mean...). We also accept writing, photography, animation and illustration.
Sections you can write for:
Feature article: issue pieces (1000 words), service pieces (500 words), opinion pieces (500 words), news articles on current events (400 words) and personal journalism (500 words)
Music: new music reviews, old music that is too good to be forgotten, music trends, artists, technology and music...but NO concert reviews.
I got it cheaper at... This is all about smart consumerism. We can't deny that we aren't consumers but at least we can be crafty about it! Tell us where you've found your best deals on anything from clothes to a walkman to bus tickets!
Pop-up Culture About all aspects of culture including books, art, magazines, movies, TV, video games, websites. You might write a review, comment on trends, interview authors or actors.
Letters from our local correspondents Tell us what's happening in your part of the country. From funny and light-hearted local fairs and weird contests. If there's an issue getting a lot of media coverage where you live, give us your perspective.
In Your Words! (500 words) This is personal journalism. Have you had an experience in your life that's unique, or that you think others will find interesting? Tell us about it.
Where to send it:
- writing should be submitted on disk or by e-mail in text format (with an ending of .txt)
- artwork and photography can be submitted on disk in .jpg format for the Internet and .eps format for the print magazine OR we will take the actual art or photo as long as it is no bigger than 8.5 X 11 inches (legal size paper)
Tiny Giant Magazine
70 University Ave.
ste. 1060
Toronto, ON
M5J 2M4
tgmag@tgmag.ca
editor: sarah@tgmag.cafax: 416.597.0661
tel: 416.597.8297
Writing should be short and to the point--the exact opposite of writing an essay for school! We have training for young journalists, just ask us!
