SUBMISSION GUIDELINES FOR WRITTEN CONTENT

Craftsmen Online aims to connect Brethren with leadership development, Masonic education, and the work of New York Masons.The general categories for Craftsmen Online blog posts:

• Masonic Education — An original article, presentation summary, or thought piece on a Masonic subject, topic or issue
• History – A narrative concerning past events and/or people who have made a significant impact on Masonry in New York State
• Masonic Birthdays – A subset of History that highlights the biographies of Masons and others who have influenced the Craft
• Masonic Art – A spotlight on the creative works of New York Masons such as paintings, music, literature as well as works that have been influenced by Masonry
• Events – A description of an event or tradition that is unique to your lodge and its significance to the members
• Fez Friday – A weekly highlight of a Shriner Temple, its history and charities

Your written content should follow these guidelines:

• Text in font “Times New Roman” and font size 12, with line spacing of 1″
• Include a brief title
• Include the author’s full name, lodge name and lodge number
• Subject matter should conform to the categories listed above or be of interest to New York State Masons
• Keep blog posts short: 300-600 words or up to 1,200 words depending on the subject
• Consider harmony of the Craft and keep out personal religious or political views
• If images or diagrams are included, attach them in your email with instructions in the body of the post where the image (file name) is to be used with appropriate captions
• All images must be credited and used with permission. No Google or stock images will be allowed
• Save file as a MS Word document or Google Doc
• Be prepared to work with the Craftsmen Online team to modify or improve your content, if applicable
• Submit your final draft by clicking on the button below for consideration

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