Oregon Media editors accept queries for Via Magazine year-round, although writers should be aware that the editorial calendar is typically set in September for the entire following year. To that end, the best time to send ideas is during the summer, with the understanding that queries sent other times may sit in the idea pool for some time.

Good queries command attention. Via Magazine articles are focused, lively, descriptive, informative, authoritative and inspiring; queries should reflect that style. The query should also reflect the tone of the publication; AAA strives to be a trusted, vetted source for members on topics of travel and road trip tips.

We prefer standard query structure: A) a paragraph or two describing what the proposed article is about, B) a paragraph telling us why we specifically should run this story and when, C) a paragraph about you, your experience, and why you should write this story for us. 

Submit Via Magazine queries with two writing samples to editor Cheryl Parton at purely@bertbazrqvn.pbz. 

The fine print: Assignments, should they be given, will be detailed in email. We aim to assign stories four to eight weeks in advance of deadline. We pay upon publication. Pay rate varies. Via Magazine buys first North American serial rights. We follow the Oregon Media styleguide. Upon assignment, a writer will be sent our style guide for reference. Completed story assignments should be submitted via email. The editor may edit a writer’s work and/or return a submission for revisions, or both.