Whos writing and illustrating the magazine?
Most of the magazine is written by the staff. We hire local writers only because they have the best understanding of the city and its vernacular. METRO magazine has a regular food & drinks editor, arts & entertainment editor and fashion editor. Some story art is assigned to local photographers and illustrators by the art director. Query Procedures WE DO NOT ACCEPT QUERIES OVER THE PHONE. Queries should be submitted in writing via e-mail or fax only and consist of three parts: • What is the story? A brief synopsis written in the style of your proposed piece. • How will you tell it? Detail what sources you will use and how you will research the story. • Why? Answer the “so what?” Why is this story important now? Why should you be the one to tell it? Why is this story right for METRO magazine? PLEASE ALSO SEND THREE OF YOUR BEST MAGAZINE-STYLE WRITING CLIPS. What should I avoid in a query? Don’t send us queries that have nothing to do with life in the Twin Cities. Even though our magazine
