VeteranDB is accepting applications for magazine contributors and columnists, creating opportunities for writers to share stories, explore ideas, and contribute to conversations across the Veteran community.
The application process invites prospective writers to describe their interests, experience, and approach to their craft. It also asks how they would contribute to the publication and collaborate with its editorial team.
VeteranDB’s editorial coverage spans business, art, lifestyle, legal topics, nonprofit work, sports, entertainment, opinion, and more. Member and organization spotlights offer additional opportunities to explore the people and work shaping the community.
Room for Stories Beyond Military Service
The magazine’s editorial scope reflects the breadth of life within the Veteran community. Entrepreneurship, creative work, family experiences, community leadership, humor, and everyday interests all have a place in that conversation.
Prospective contributors are encouraged to identify the subjects they can cover with knowledge, curiosity, and a distinct perspective. Applications give writers an opportunity to explain what they would bring to readers and why their approach fits the publication.
An Application Focused on Craft and Collaboration
The contributor and columnist application asks about writing style, relevant experience, and the perspective an applicant would bring to the magazine.
It also explores how writers develop their skills, respond to deadlines, work with editors, and approach editorial standards. Applicants are asked to discuss a missed-deadline experience and their expectations for collaboration, helping the editorial team understand how they approach the responsibilities of publication.
Completed applications are directed to the Magazine Editor for review.
A New Platform to Support Editorial Work
The application process builds on VeteranDB’s recently launched publishing platform, which supports magazine articles, magazine issues, blog posts, and editorial review.
Draft and approval workflows give writers and editors a shared environment for preparing content. The platform also allows editors to manage placement across the blog and magazine as individual pieces develop.
Together, the publishing tools and application process establish a structured foundation for growing the publication’s contributor community.
How to Apply
Writers interested in contributing can create an account or sign in at https://VeteranDB.com and use the role-request process to apply for a magazine contributor or columnist position.
Applicants should be prepared to explain their writing interests, relevant experience, unique perspective, and approach to working with an editorial team. Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance or publication.
About VeteranDB
VeteranDB is a platform connecting the Veteran community with businesses, nonprofits, podcasts, resources, and editorial content. Through public listings, organization tools, verification, and publishing opportunities, VeteranDB helps people discover and support the individuals and organizations serving the community.