UNITE Lake Houston Story Submission FAQ Page
Contributors may tell any story that they want to share with our Lake Houston readers.
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Q: Who can submit a story?
A: Anyone can submit a story; stories submitted by our Members will be given priority in our selection process. There is no limit to how many stories you can submit. We publish stories shared by our local college students, families, Lake Houston area businesses, entrepreneurs, clubs, and organizations- and so many others. Everyone is welcome to join and share a story!
Q: Where do I submit my story?
A: In the form above. You can reach out with questions/ concerns to our Creative Director, Morgan Rollins at
mrollins@unite-lakehouston.com
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Q: I want the readers to be able to contact me- what methods of contact can I include in my story?
A: You can include your website, email address, QR code, social media information, etc. The goal is to UNITE the people of Lake Houston - so any way that you are comfortable being contacted by other UNITE members is acceptable. Setting up a free Gmail account is a safe and efficient option.
[Disclaimer: This information will be displayed to a large audience; it is the recommendation of UNITE that you do not include personal information such as full name, phone number, or home address. If you include a photo of your home or vehicle, please be sure to blur/ crop any identifying markers such as license plates and street numbers.]
Q: Can I just say “Hi!” to the community? I don’t want/ need to be contacted by the readers.
A: Absolutely! You can share a funny story, show off your latest project or vacation adventure, or simply introduce yourself!
Q: What kind of story should I share?
A: Anything you want! You can reach out to our readers to find a study buddy, a playdate for your pet, new clients for your business, or a travel companion. You can show off your yard or garden, or invite people to your weekend barbeques. There's no limit to the story topics our readers want to see.
Q: How long should my story be?
A: At least a few sentences, but no more than 3-4 paragraphs. We have room in the magazine for various lengths/ sizes of stories. The number of photos included will also affect the length/ size of your story.
Q: How does UNITE choose the stories for the upcoming issue?
A: Stories are chosen on a first come/ first serve basis. We look for appropriate content and clear photos. Stories that include photos will be given priority in the selection process. We will select 50-75 new stories per month.
Q: I’m a Lake Houston business owner/ organization leader- can I advertise in UNITE?
A: You may include any methods of contact, and any story about your business/ organization. You can invite our readers to a physical business or website. You can introduce yourself, your staff, your products/services/departments. You may include a discount code and/ or you may include a link directing our readers to your sales page- but we do not print advertisements, price sheets, upcoming sales, etc. Your story should read like a story- not an advertisement.
Q: Will someone contact me if my story is selected for publishing?
A: Yes, we will send you an email. If you have a phone number associated with your account, we will also text you from [phone number] 346.347.5918
Q: Who can I contact if I have questions?
A: Text your questions, comments, or concerns to 346.347.5918, and one of our staff members will follow up with you as soon as possible.