Guidelines for Volunteer Writers/Contributors for Philtimes
Volunteer Contributions and Sponsored Posts Information
Thank you for your interest in contributing to Philtimes, the newsmagazine for Filipino Australians. We welcome both volunteer writers and contributors who wish to share stories for the community, as well as advertisers and marketers seeking to publish sponsored guest posts.
Please read carefully below to ensure your submission goes to the right channel:
For Volunteer Writers / Contributors
We welcome original articles from volunteers who are passionate about storytelling and community connection. Volunteer contributions are unpaid but credited (with byline and author bio) and help enrich our content for Filipino Australians.
Guidelines for Volunteer Writers:
- Understand Our Style: Please read past articles on Philtimes.com.au to get a feel for our tone and topics.
- Topics We Cover: News, culture, lifestyle, entertainment, community events, profiles, Filipino-Australian experiences, and more.
- Original Content Only: No plagiarism. Attribute any quotes or references.
- Writing Style: Clear, concise, engaging. Use plain English and short paragraphs for easy reading.
- Accuracy: Fact-check all information and cite reliable sources.
- Length: Generally 600 to 1,000 words. Use subheadings and bullet points where helpful. Images are welcome if you have them.
- Editorial Process: All articles are reviewed and may be edited for clarity, grammar, and alignment with our guidelines.
- Submission:
- Send articles as Word documents or Google Doc links to philtimes.au@gmail.com.
- Include your name, contact info, and a short author bio.
- We will advise submission deadlines as needed.
- Non-Promotional: Volunteer articles are community-focused. They are not intended to promote businesses, products, or services.
- Respectful Content: Contributions should reflect inclusivity, respect, and positive community values.
- Copyright: By submitting, you grant us permission to publish the article online and/or in print. If you use third-party images or content, ensure you have proper permissions.
Recognition: Your article will be published with your byline and author bio to help promote your work.
Submit volunteer articles to: philtimes.au@gmail.com
For Sponsored Guest Posts
If your intent is to submit a sponsored post, guest post, or promotional content — for SEO purposes, brand promotion, or commercial marketing — this is a separate, paid service with its own terms.
Please refer to our 👉 Sponsored Post Content Guidelines page.
For sponsored post inquiries, email us at ads@philtimes.com or message us on WhatsApp: +61 411 566 885.
We appreciate your interest in working with us, whether as a community volunteer or as a business partner. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Happy writing, and welcome aboard!