The Covered Wagon & The Stagecoach
Two publications of the Shasta Historical Society: an annual journal of Shasta County history and a monthly newsletter. Both are open to new authors.
Two publications, two kinds of writing
The Covered Wagon
The Society's annual publication, featuring articles, poems, and images related to Shasta County history. Submissions are being accepted for the 2024 edition.
The Stagecoach
Our monthly newsletter. The history article is its foundation, and members tell us it is their favourite part. We use it to publish new authors writing short pieces of 350–500 words.
What to send
| Publication | Frequency | Length | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Covered Wagon | Annual | Articles, poems, and images | August 21, 2023 for the 2024 edition |
| The Stagecoach | Monthly | 350–500 word history article | Rolling — new authors welcome |
Process
How to submit
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Read the formatting guidelines
Download the publication guidelines and prepare your article to match them.
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Complete the submission form
The same form covers both The Stagecoach and The Covered Wagon.
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Send it to us
Email your article and form to SHS@shastahistorical.org, or request the documents by email if you would rather not download them.
For writers
Reading we like
Not sure what we are looking for? These are our favourite examples of history written for a general audience.
We are looking for new authors
Whether it is a 500-word newsletter piece or a full article for the annual, we would like to read it.
Covered Wagon submissions for the 2024 edition close August 21, 2023.