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Editorial Inquiries
Press kits, brand collaborations, and media requests for the Automotivechronicles newsroom.
Pitch a Story
Got a road trip, restoration, or driving culture tale? Send your 300-word pitch and clips.
Reader Letters
Corrections, kind notes, heated debates about carburetors — we welcome thoughtful replies.
Partnerships
Sponsorship, affiliate programs, and co-produced series with aligned automotive brands.
Editorial Standards & Pitch Guidelines
We commission original storytelling — not press releases repackaged as features. Before pitching, browse our archive to understand our voice: warm, curious, technically literate without gatekeeping. Pitches should include a working title, a 300-word angle summary, your relevant clips, and any photography samples. We respond within 14 business days; silence means a polite no, not a forever no.
Lead time for assigned pieces runs four to six weeks. Contributors retain copyright to their work; we request first publication rights and a 30-day exclusivity window. Automotivechronicles pays competitive rates upon acceptance, not publication. We do not accept paid placements, sponsored reviews disguised as editorial, or AI-generated drafts without full disclosure and human editing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you accept guest posts from first-time writers?
Absolutely. We care about the story and your voice, not your byline history. Send your pitch with a brief bio and one writing sample, even if it's a personal blog post. We mentor newer contributors through edits.
Can I submit photography without a written piece?
Yes — we commission standalone photo essays from road photographers. Send 8-12 images with captions, location context, and 100 words on your approach. We pay the same rates as written features.
How do I report a factual error in a published article?
Email [email protected] with the article URL, the specific claim, and a source supporting the correction. We verify all claims and publish a dated correction note when confirmed.
Will you review my small automotive business for free?
We do not publish unpaid coverage. However, we sometimes profile small shops and independents as editorial features when the story warrants it. Pitch us the human angle, not the sales pitch.
Response Times & Office Hours
Our editorial team monitors inboxes Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm Pacific. We aim to reply to all legitimate inquiries within three business days, though complex pitches may take longer. Newsletter submissions close the 20th of each month; print issues follow a 90-day production calendar. If your deadline is sooner, mention it in the subject line and we'll do our best to expedite. We archive unanswered messages after 60 days to keep the inbox healthy — feel free to resend with 'Follow-up' in the subject if you don't hear back.
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