As early as possible. If your announcement is tied to an event, deadline or specific date, sending it early gives our editorial team more time to review and consider it.

Print coverage requires more advance planning than digital publishing, so early submissions are especially helpful if you hope the story may be considered for the magazine.

Use the Prince William Living Submit News page to send a press release, announcement or story idea.

Provide editable text whenever possible and include complete contact information. Relevant photographs or logos are welcome when you have permission to provide them for publication.

We are interested in useful, interesting and locally relevant news about Greater Prince William.

Examples include:

• Business openings, expansions and milestones
• New hires and promotions
• Student achievements and awards
• Nonprofit programs and community initiatives
• Arts and entertainment news
• Education news
• Health and wellness information
• Local accomplishments
• Programs and community resources

No. All submissions are reviewed by the Prince William Living editorial team. Submission does not guarantee publication, placement or a specific publication date.

Editorial decisions may depend on local relevance, news value, available space, timing and whether the submission meets our editorial standards.

Prince William Living tries to share useful community information, but not every submission is a fit.

A submission may not be selected because:

• It is primarily promotional or advertising.
• It does not have a clear Greater Prince William connection.
• We have already received or published the same information.
• Important facts or contact information are missing.
• The submission requires substantial rewriting.
• The topic is not a strong fit for our readers.

Yes. Businesses are an important part of our community, and legitimate business news may be appropriate for editorial consideration.

Examples include openings, expansions, leadership changes, major milestones, community initiatives, unusual accomplishments and other developments with clear local relevance.

Copy focused primarily on selling products, services, discounts or promotional offers is better suited to advertising or sponsored content.

Yes, when a relevant image is available. Strong photographs can help readers connect with the story.

Only submit photographs, logos or graphics that you own or have permission to provide for publication. Do not send images copied from Google, social media or another website unless you have the necessary rights.

Yes, but events have their own submission process. Please use the Submit an Event page so our team receives the date, time, location and other information needed for the community calendar.

Timing varies based on the nature of the submission, the volume of news received and the editorial schedule.

Some submissions may require additional information or review. Sending time-sensitive information early gives our team the best opportunity to consider it.

Write clearly and factually, with the most important information near the beginning. Press releases should read like news rather than advertisements.

We created a step-by-step guide and template to help: How to Write a Press Release .

Contact the Prince William Living editorial team at editor@princewilliamliving.com .