First, read us. Check out back issues and get a feel for our style, tone and content. We expect pitches that are tailored to the magazine, so please don’t send us pitches that are also under consideration at other magazines.

Keep in mind our lead time is between four and six months, so pitches must be submitted well in advance of publication while still remaining timely and current.

Send us a one-page query letter outlining your idea. We receive hundreds of pitches a month and just don't have the time to figure out how an article could work for the magazine, so we need your query letter to tell us. It should note whether you’re pitching for the magazine or the website, clearly and concisely explain your idea, why it’s a good fit for the magazine, what section it should go in and what format it will take.

Chatelaine does not accept unsolicited manuscripts. Please don’t send us completed articles or query letters for completed articles.

We prefer to receive pitches by email. Submit to letters@chatelaine.com. Your query letter can be included in the body of your email, but please attach or link us to at least two pieces of previously published writing.