From the number of enquiries we receive, there’s no doubt that there are many budding journalists just itching to have one of their stories published. Well, here’s your chance.

We are inviting writers to submit a story telling us why their home town or part of the Hunter Valley is a great place to live. You are invited to submit a story (up to 800 words) stating the virtues of your place of residence, supported by 4-6 quality digital images.

How long should my story be?

We need about 800-1000 words for each story. This is about the same as filling one and a half A4 pages with your writing.

The best quality entries will be published in an up-and-coming edition of “Hunter Lifestyle Magazine”, credited with your by-line. You may enjoy your part of the Hunter Valley because of its locality, the beaches, mountains, restaurants or simply the community spirit.

Tell us why your choice is the best place to live in the Hunter. Visit our website www.hunterlifestyle.com.au for points on how to submit your story. We look forward to reading your entries.

Email your finished story and high quality images to marilyn@hunterpublishing.com.au

Please call Associate Editor, Marilyn Collins if you have any further questions on 02 4990 2244.

Your story should include high quality original photography.

Digital images: 4 to 6 Large format images that have not been altered or colour adjusted. High quality images (300dpi or Large Format images are prefered.) Small digital images and low-rez images cannot be enlarged and will not be accepted.

Supplied Photographs: If you are supplying photographs, please provide a self-addressed, stamped envelope for their return to you. Images will be scanned by our Designer for use with the story. (6"x4" or 10x15cm or larger are fine.)

Website Images: Images taken from websites are not acceptable and may infringe copyright. Please do not send images of this nature. These images are usually to small or of low quality and cannot be used for magazine printing.

Camera Settings: Be sure your digital camera is set on the LARGEST and HIGHEST QUALIY setting. You can usually find this setting in the MENU, QUALITY (or resolution or size) of your camera.

Please call our Creative Director, Steve Dunkley for details and assistance on 02 499 2244

- We're looking forward to reading your tales