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Writing an article for a Canadian magazine is a great way to advocate for psychology. You may decide to write on a psychology topic of interest to you (and relevant to the magazine you choose) and include a few sentences about the current state of psychological services in Canada. However you end up tackling an article, it takes a bit of planning. So before pitching to a magazine, there are a few pointers that are worth considering: How to Publish an Article in a Magazine (PDF 39 KB).

The following is a list of selected Canadian consumer publications (including descriptions, writer's guidelines, article lead-times, etc.) which lend themselves to articles related to psychology. For an exhaustive list of Canadian publications - both consumer and industry - please visit Magazines Canada at: www.cmpa.ca

Chatelaine	Walrus	Today's Kids in Motion
Maclean's	Solutions	Capital Santé
L'actualité	Canadian Living	Homemakers
Policy Options	This Magazine

Canadian Magazines

Chatelaine
Description	Canada's largest, oldest women's magazine. Contains articles on agenda-setting women’s health stories. See Writer's Guide for more information on other angles.
Audience	Women 25-49. See Writer's Guide for description of audience.	Frequency	Weekly
Writer's Guide	www.chatelaine.com/binary/pdf/writersguide.pdf or download here (PDF 123 KB).	Article Lead-time	3 months
How to Submit Story Idea	Submit article queries in writing. All queries are read by the editors; however, we usually reply only if a stamped, self-addressed envelope is enclosed. They will contact you if they are interested in your proposal. Due to the high volume of submissions, it may take up to two months to respond to your proposal. They not respond to follow-up calls in the interim.
Contact Information	One Mount Pleasant Road, 8th Floor Toronto, ON M4Y 2Y5 Phone: 416- 764 2879 Fax: 764-2981

Maclean's
Description	Delivering What Matters to Canadians since 1905. Maclean's provides the Canadian perspective on issues every week. From Canadian news, to science and technology, to health and education, world events, entertainment and more, Maclean's covers what matters to Canadians quickly, reliably and intelligently. Consider an 'Over to You' guest column, Submissions should reflect the concerns, joys and lessons of everyday life, and contain no more than 1,000 words. See Writer's Guide for more information on other angles.
Audience	General Public	Frequency	Weekly
Writer's Guide	Maclean's does not have published writers' guidelines. An editor discusses each assignment with the writer.	Article Lead-time	3 months
How to Submit Story Idea	Submit freelance stories or proposals to letters@macleans.ca, where they will be directed to the appropriate editor. If you are submitting an 'Over to You' guest column, email overtoyou@macleans.ca.
Contact Information	letters@macleans.ca overtoyou@macleans.ca

Walrus
Description	The Walrus launched in September of 2003 with a straightforward mandate: to be a Canadian general-interest magazine with an international outlook. Publishes the best work by the best writers from Canada and elsewhere on a wide range of topics for readers who are curious about the world.
Audience	General Public	Frequency	Monthly
Writer's Guide	Detailed guidelines, tips and section outlines are available on the submissions page. Download here (PDF 601 KB).	Article Lead-time	3 months
How to Submit Story Idea	Queries can be sent to editorial@walrusmagazine.com. Please place the contents of the pitch in the body of the email.
Contact Information	19 Duncan St., Suite 101 Toronto, ON M5H 3H1 editorial@walrusmagazine.com.

Solutions
Description	Canada's Family Guide to Home Health Care and Wellness, Solutions is a unique consumer health and lifestyle publication for baby boomers seeking work/life balance. It is distributed four times a year to 50,000 baby boomers across Canada who are caring for an aging parent or loved one. 'Field guide' to common-sense health and wellness and caregiving information. Aging.
Audience	"Sandwich generation". Baby boomers keen to maintain their personal health and the well-being of their aging parents.	Frequency	4 times a year
Writer's Guide	No Guidelines. Editor works one-on-one with writers. Editor would work with writer to outline a specific topic for each issue. As a general overview, each article should look at the emotions of caregiving. Each article will introduce a topic, discuss it in detail, and then provide five points on what readers can do. Specific psychology-relevant topics they are interested in include: Guilt and grief. Caregivers may feel guilt about not being able to provide enough care or grief over the loss of their loved one’s abilities. Loss. Boomers often provide care over many years. When their loved ones pass away, caregivers may have trouble dealing with the loss, not only of their family members but also of their “role” as care providers. Re-entering the social scene. Providing care can be isolating. Caregivers need to know that they must maintain their social network during care in order to look after themselves. They must also know how to get back into the social scene.	Deadlines	Fall--Aug. 24 Winter--Oct. 7 Spring--Feb. 4/06 Summer--Apr. 29/06
How to Submit Story Idea	Extremely interested in submissions from psychologists. Editor would like to establish a regular psychology column in each issue. If you are interested please contact Natasha Teoli for more details.
Contact Information	Chris Noone, Editor 416-421-7997 ext. 327 cnoone@bcsgroup.com

Today's Kids in Motion
Description	Canada’s number one paediatric health publication. Healthy development, growth and education. It’s not easy being a kid, or a parent, when special needs or medical conditions are part of daily life. This publication has a positive approach to learning, accessing the resources, and sharing ideas, stories and successes. It is mailed three times a year to 10,000 Canadian parents of children with special health needs.
Audience	Parents of children with special needs.	Frequency	3 times a year
Writer's Guide	No Guidelines. Editor works one-on-one with writers. Editor would work with writer to outline a specific topic for each issue. As a general overview, each article should look at the emotions of caregiving. Each article will introduce a topic, discuss it in detail, and then provide five points on what readers can do. Specific psychology-relevant topics they are interested in include: Raising a sibling. Brothers and sisters have their own emotional needs when living with siblings who has special needs. Here’s how parents can give their “able-bodied” siblings the attention they need. Helping your child cope with embarrassment and staring . How to avoid burnout. Juggling work and family can be challenging. Here’s how parents can balance the demands on their time.	Deadlines	Winter--Sept. 2 Spring--Jan.21/06 Summer--May 10//06
How to Submit Story Idea	Extremely interested in submissions from psychologists. Editor would like to establish a regular psychology column in each issue. If you are interested please contact Natasha Teoli for more details.
Contact Information	Chris Noone, Editor 416-421-7997 ext. 327 cnoone@bcsgroup.com

Capital Santé
Description	Prévention, bien-être, forme, nutrition, hygiene, beauté, santé des enfants et des ados, soutien psychologique, petits et gros bobos, examens médicaux, traitements naturels, services, approches alternatives.
Assistance	Grand public	Fréquence	Trimestriel
Directives des auteurs		Date de tombée
Comment soumettre l'idée d'histoire
L'information de contact	Capital Santé 2001, rue University, bureau 900 Montréal, QC H3A 2A6

L'actualité
Description	Media de grands reportages, d'analyse et de réflexion, L'actualité est le magazine d'information numéro un Québec. Écrit pour et par des Québécois, L'actualité est leur magazine national. A la fois branche sur le Québec et ouvert sur le monde. L'actualité s'efforce de repérer pour ses lecteurs les tendances significatives. Il aborde sans détour les sujets importants de notre époque pour en faire un lieu de débats sur les enjeux de société.
Assistance		Fréquence	L'actualité est publié tous les 15 jours à l'exception des mois de janvier, février, juillet et août, où il devient un mensuel.
Directives des auteurs	L'Actualité n'a pas les directives des auteurs. Un rédacteur discute chaque tâche avec l'auteur.	Date de tombée
Comment soumettre l'idée d'histoire
L'information de contact

Canadian Living
Description	Canada's favourite family magazine - and one of the most widely read - offers solutions and information on the topics that matter to women and their families. Up-to-the-minute health and wellness information; practical parenting and relationship advice; inspiring stories about people and places from St. John's to Victoria; etc. Fit into "Family & Community" or "Health & Wellness" categories. Provide women with accessible information that they can apply today. See Writer's Guidelines.
Audience	The Canadian Living reader is busy. She leads a life of diverse yet integrated elements: her family, her career, volunteer work, her friends and leisure activities. She is committed, striving to be an excellent parent and an active, involved member of her community, which may be her neighbourhood, her city or her children’s school. She is proud to be a Canadian.	Frequency	Monthly Also special interest publications
Writer's Guide	Write "Submission" in subject line. Canadian Living Writer's Guide.	Article Lead-time	Not indicated. Likely 2-3 months
How to Submit Story Idea	Your query should be one or, at most, two pages long and should include a succinct statement of your concept and focus: that is, what your story will show or detail, rather than what it will be about. It is also recommend that you consider – and suggest to magazine – how your story could be extended or modified for use on our website. See Writer's Guidelines.
Contact Information	Pat Flynn, Editorial Assistant, Canadian Living & Homemakers Magazines pflynn@canadianliving.com 25 Sheppard Avenue West, Suite 100 Toronto, ON M2N 6S7 416.218.3501

Homemakers
Description	Very similar to Canadian Living, but more emphasis on food - same publishers. "Life & Times" or "Health & Fitness" sections are particularly pertinent.
Audience	As with Canadian Living, the Homemakers reader is busy. She leads a life of diverse yet integrated elements: her family, her career, volunteer work, her friends and leisure activities. She is committed, striving to be an excellent parent and an active, involved member of her community, which may be her neighbourhood, her city or her children’s school. She is proud to be a Canadian.	Frequency	Monthly Also special interest publications
Writer's Guide	Write "Submission" in subject line. Homemaker's Writer's Guide is the same as Canadian Living.	Article Lead-time	Not indicated. Likely 2-3 months
How to Submit Story Idea	Your query should be one or, at most, two pages long and should include a succinct statement of your concept and focus: that is, what your story will show or detail, rather than what it will be about. It is also recommend that you consider – and suggest to magazine – how your story could be extended or modified for use on our website. See Writer's Guidelines.
Contact Information	Pat Flynn, Editorial Assistant, Canadian Living & Homemakers Magazines pflynn@canadianliving.com 25 Sheppard Avenue West, Suite 100 Toronto, ON M2N 6S7 416.218.3501

Policy Options
Description	Policy Options is Canada's premier public policy magazine. Publication of Institute for Research on Public Policy. Its goal is to encourage an informed debate on the important public policy issues of today, and of tomorrow. In each edition, short articles on the immediate issues that dominate the headlines are combined with in-depth analyses of longer-term issues that are certain to emerge on the policy horizon.
Audience	Bilingual. Articles written for an 'educated', although not specialist, audience	Frequency	10 times per year
Writer's Guide	General guidelines available here (PDF 108 KB).	Article Lead-time	Not indicated. Likely 2-3 months
How to Submit Story Idea	Propose solutions to policy weaknesses. Avoid 'discipline-specific jargon and theory'. Empirically-based submissions that avoid 'unsupported opinions or advocacy'. Send submissions to the Editor or Associate Editor.
Contact Information	L. Ian MacDonald, Editor: imacdonald@irpp.org OR Sarah Fortin, Assistant Editor: OR sfortin@irpp.org 1470 Peel Street, suite 200 Montreal, QC H3A 1T1

This Magazine
Description	This Magazine is the leading alternative Canadian magazine of politics, pop culture, and the arts. This Magazine gives you a genuinely fresh take on Canadian politics, culture and the arts. You get writing that takes on orthodoxy on all fronts with wit, personality and attitude. All this and investigative journalism on the issues and stories that the mainstream press won't touch. Winner of the Utne Reader Alternative Press Award for Cultural Coverage.
Audience		Frequency	10 times per year
Writer's Guide	Visit their website: www.thismagazine.ca/contact/writersguide.php. Or download guidelines available here (PDF 57 KB).	Article Lead-time	Three-month lead time. Submit ideas early.
How to Submit Story Idea	It is strongly encouraged that new writers to begin with short pieces for the front section or arts section, rather than pitching features. See Writer's Guidelines for specific topics of interest, audience, angles, etc. This Magazine is not interested in stories that have been widely covered in the mainstream media. queries@thismagazine.ca Anyone wishing to write for This Magazine should post or email a written proposal, along with a writing sample or CV. See Writer's Guidelines for very specific instructions regarding submission and details on the various sections you can write for.
Contact Information	This Magazine 401 Richmond St. W. #396 Toronto, ON M5V 3A8