Through entertaining articles and amazing photos, the blog is where we want to inspire readers to continue learning more about Baja California and help protect it through different ways. Therefore, articles are informative, entertaining and practical.

Our publications are read by Baja lovers who like to spend time in nature, and enjoy outdoor activities. We prefer articles written clearly and concisely, with simple and not very technical language. 

Topics

• Natural protected areas.
• Outdoor activities and ecotourism.
• How to enjoy nature responsibly.
• Reviews of movies and books about nature and outdoor activities.
• Interviews to people involved in conservation, science, nature photographers, etc.
• Fun facts about plants and animals.
• Environmental education and science communication.
• Tips and tutorials (how to take care of our planet, how to enjoy outdoor activities, etc.).
• Inspiring travel stories in Baja.

Article guidelines

Language

The articles must be submitted in Spanish. It is optional to send the article in Spanish and English.

Format for sharing

Word file, use 12 point Times New Roman font with single spacing.

Title

Main title of maximum 10 words, is attractive and encourages the reader to delve into the article. It should not present acronyms, scientific terms or abbreviations. 

Word count and paragraph length

Body text between 500 and 800 words, give preference to paragraphs between 30 and 40 words.

Recommendations

• Avoid the excessive use of technical or specialized terms.
• Give preference to the use of the active voice.
• Divide content into sections, as well as use bullet points and lists to display information clearly.
• The texts should be self-explanatory, considering that the reader is not required to have background information. 
• Depending on the topic, include a call to action at the end to inspire readers to take action.

References

Since it is an informative blog, it is not necessary to give specialized references as in a scientific article. It is optional to include references, and if so, present them at the end of the article. 

Professional bio

Author bio should be 50 words max. Include name and a surname per author, academic degree and/or level of studies, position and/or institution at the time of writing the article and email.

Images

Please submit between 6 and 8 images to illustrate the most important elements of the article.

The images must be sent attached in JPG, have a minimum size of 300×300 pixels and weigh at least 2 MB. We recommend not sending photos taken with a cell phone and images within Word or PDF documents will not be accepted.

It’s the responsibility of the author or author to obtain permission to use photographs and to put the corresponding credit.

Each photo must be accompanied by a brief description (caption). This can be included within the same document as the article and include a list of photos with file name, brief description of the photo (caption) and author credit. 

We recommend using a chart similar to the one shown below:

File name	Caption	Credit
Photo_001	Snowy plover nest on Ensenada beach.	Jonathan Vargas
Photo_002	The installation of the temporary protection fence was carried out with the help of volunteers.	Laura Tamayo

Next steps

Send an email to info@terrapeninsular.org with the following: document with the article, list with descriptions of each photo and credit, and photographs (attachments or shared links from Dropbox, Google Drive or WeTransfer).

Promoting

Please plan to promote your post throughout your social media and share it more than once on multiple platforms over multiple days. The time frame and scheduling is up to you.

Considerations

• The editorial staff can make modifications to the original text to adapt it to the style of the blog, propose a different title and request more photographs if those sent by the authors do not meet the requirements described here.
• The authors agree to the use of the author’s credited materials, including articles and photographs, on social media and other media.
• Published articles are the sole responsibility of their authors. Terra Peninsular is not responsible for the accuracy or veracity of its content or for the corroboration of its authorship and authenticity.

Contact us

For more information, please contact Antonieta Valenzuela at antonieta@terrapeninsular.org