Have a story that deserves to be heard?

If you have an original story, fresh angle, or insight, we want to hear from you.

TMJ News is an independent media outlet that encourages community-driven journalism  through writing, storytelling and multimedia. We welcome submissions from writers, reporters, analysts, videographers, cartoonists, artists, photographers, and creators of all kinds.

We publish original news stories, commentary, and analysis that offer fresh perspectives on politics, history, and faith. While we cannot guarantee publication, we review all serious pitches and respond to submissions we wish to pursue.

Where to Send
Send your pitches or final submission to [submissions.tmj@gmail.com]

Use the subject line:
SUBMISSION: [Article Title]

Please include:
– Your full name
– Contact information
–  a brief one-to-two line biography
– Social media links (optional)

Attach written submissions as a .doc or .docx file.

Editorial Process
All submissions are subject to editorial review, proofing, and possible headline changes. Writers will be consulted if major editing is required.

Please allow up to 2 weeks for review, though time sensitive stories will be prioritized. If your piece relates to breaking news or urgent developments, clearly state that in your email.

Please submit final drafts only. Our editorial team is small and revisions are time-sensitive. If events between submission and publication necessitate revisions, please resubmit your original text with revisions highlighted or in bold text.

Exclusivity and Rights
We prioritize original and exclusive work. Please do not submit the same piece simultaneously to multiple outlets.

If published by TMJ, copyright will belong to TMJ unless otherwise agreed in writing. No other site may reprint without TMJ’s explicit and specific permission. Authors may repost their work to personal platforms after publication.

Requests to reprint TMJ content should be directed to [submissions.tmj@gmail.com]

Word Count
For first-time contributors, we recommend:
– Opinion pieces: up to 750 words
– Analysis/features: 1,000-2,000 words

Formatting Guidelines
– Times New Roman
– 12-point font
– Single space between sentences
– Spell-check before submitting
– Subheadings for longer pieces
–  Spell out all dates (e.g. December 10, 2010)

Do not embed images inside documents. Instead:
– Mark in the text where photos should be placed (i.e. photo 1 – Caption text – photo credit)
– Attach visuals separately
– Only submit visuals you own or have rights to use

Sources and Citations
All factual claims should be supported by reliable sources.

Please use embedded hyperlinks wherever possible rather than footnotes.

When citing lengthy source material, include relevant page numbers to assist fact-checking.

Anonymous sources may be considered only where necessary and must be disclosed privately to editors.

Reprints
We are open to select republications where you hold the rights and have permission from the original publisher.

Use subject line:
REPRINT: [Original Publication] – [Article Title]

Include the original link in your email.

Multimedia Submissions
We welcome original:
– Video journalism
– Photography
– Audio reports
– Documentary clips
– Graphic journalism 

When sending your multimedia content, do not include any attachments. Send us a link to your content — private or password protected if necessary.

Use subject line:
MULTIMEDIA SUBMISSION: [Article Title]

Formatting content:
– Videos should be non-compressed and in .MOV format.
– Photos and images should be a minimum of 490×300 pixels and can be in .PDF, .JPEG, .GIF, .PNG format.
– Audio files should be in .MOV, or MP3 format.

You must hold full rights to all submitted material.

Final Note
TMJ aims to amplify serious journalism, underreported stories and voices too often ignored. If you have something important to say, send it in.

Publication on TMJ News is voluntary, and both parties will hold one another harmless from any damages resulting from said publication.