At Real Mums we love to receive articles written for real mums, by other real mums … it is, after all, what we’re all about!
We would loooooooove your contributions in the form of articles, recipes, housekeeping tips and/or parenting advice and information.
Let’s face it, we need all the help we can get!
Before you submit an article, please read the following informatin carefully. We also recommend you have a quick squizz at other articles published here, and familiarise youself with the site and get a feel for what we’re about and what we do. We don’t want any tanties because you havne’t done what was asked. Ok?
Articles
Articles are about the realities of parenting, and not about “expert opinions” on what you “should” and “shouldn’t” be doing.
We’re interested in Articles and other content that relate to all aspects of parenting, and cover the many age ranges and abilities of our readers and their children. If it relates to parenting is any way, shape or form, then we’ll probably like it. Could be discipline, or childcare, or travelling, or ages and stages … whatever. We do ask, though, that articles are entertaining, humorous and fit in well with the rest of the site.
We don’t mind a bit of controversy, a bit of a larf, or naughty words. We especially like stuff that questions the experts and is a little bit cheeky. If we like it, then we’ll publish it!
Recipes
We Like Food! So recipes of any sort are great.
However, for Real Mums we like recipes to be simple, easy to make, and the ingredients easy to get – i.e. with the Real Mum in mind.
We will credit you with the recipe, so please remember to include your name – real or assumed, whichever you prefer – with your recipe. Photos of your creation are also welcome. We prefer them in a jpeg (.jpg) format. And not too big.
Tips – Parenting, Household, DIY, Other
Same deal as above – keep it Real and keep the Real Mum in mind when submitting your Tip. We also don’t want “shoulds” here either, nor do want things that are too complicated or involves ironing. Anything that contains Vodka is good.
Bascially … please make your submission entertaining and funny and as honest as possible.
Member Stories
Completely opposite to the sarcy, humorous and satirical views on pareting are the down to earth, honest to goodness, personal story. If you have a story (parenting related, overcoming adversity, done something truly amazing) and would like to share it with us … and perhaps make a difference to another reader, please feel free to submit it.
Submission Guidelines
Ideally, we prefer unique articles that haven’t been published elsewhere (or, at least, in very few other places)
We like articles that are between 500 and 1500 words long.
We are, however, not interested in articles that “tell” Mums how to parent, or offer “expert” advice.
We really hate the word “should”; it sets off our twitches.
We’re also not interested in content that is blatant advertising for your business - this is commonly referred to as an “advertorial”, we don’t do them; will we not publish any submitted articles about individuals, particular events, products, services, businesses or book/movie/game reviews.
Please do not represent yourself as being affiliated or working with or for Real Mums Pty Ltd, Bad Mother’s Cub or realmums.com.au
Please remember to include your name (real or assumed) and other information you’d like published with the article (including business name and link to your website if relevant); up to 50 words.
Please advise clearly if you wish to remain anonymous.
We do not offer payment for articles, however, we do offer lots of warm fuzzies for your contribution and support, and a link to your website or blog. We really do appreciate it.
Once your article is received, we will review it and determine whether it is suitable for the Site.
Accepted articles will be published on the Site in the section we deem most suitable.
Articles may be published in part or referred to in our monthly e-Newsletter, Reality Parenting (or it may not).
All articles submitted must be original, or credited to the original author. Please do not claim credit for articles or content that is not your own work.
Our decision regarding the publishing of your article on this Site is final, and no discussion will be entered into.
We reserve the right to monitor, accept or reject any content submitted to us, and may edit, reject or remove any content as necessary, without notification.
We reserve the right to change, edit, delete or reword content, at our discretion, to meet our general specifications. Should major edits be required, will show you the version prior to publication.
We also reserve the right to publish content at a time suitable and appropriate to us. Or not.
Articles submitted for Realsources may first be published in our Members only section at our discretion.
Please advise us (or include the information below your bio box) if you are happy for others to use your article on other sites and any conditions associated with its use.
Remember, we’re about supporting Australian parents, and not constantly telling them what they’re doing wrong! We look forward to receiving your contribution.
How to Submit your Article or Story
Please email your story to admin@realmums.com.au for consideration. We prefer a Word document, attached to an emaill, and the words “Real Mums Article Submission” in the subject line.
It must include a short bio, the correct link to wherever you would like to be linked to, and an image or graphic if you would like a specific one included. Please also include correct and relevant contact details. An email address and phone number is a good start.
If you wish to contribute regularly to this website, please send an email to admin@realmums.com.au telling us this information, and include a sample piece of writing. Regular contributers will be given Author access, a bio and other cool stuff on this site.
Thanks and we can’t wait to receive your submission!
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