FBGDA EDITORIAL POLICY AND DEADLINES

In an effort to provide accurate information to our members and readers in an accurate and timely manner, the Editorial Committee has initiated the following guidelines for those submitting material for publication in the FBGDA Magazine and the FBGDA Website where applicable.

1. FBGDA welcomes articles for potential publication in the Association Semi-Annual magazine     known as L’Epagneul Breton and the Association’s Official Website found at     www.frenchbrittany.org

2. It is preferred that such materials be submitted in Word format, however if not possible, hard     copies will be considered.

3. Material submitted for the website should be in an electronic format and may be submitted at
   any time.

4. All written material submitted for publication in electronic or hard copy form will be subject to    editing and proofreading to insure that it is accurate concerning grammar and spelling. In most    cases the submission will be edited to meet space requirements, but without intending to affect    substantive content or the main idea. It is preferred that all written material be submitted in an    electronic format.

5. Deadlines for material submitted for magazine publication are January 15 for the First      Semester Issue and July 1 for the Second Semester Issue.

6. Once an article is edited for intended use, an effort will be made to send the edited version to the     author who should indicate whether they have any objection or additional suggestions within 48     hours. If no such objection or additional suggestions are received with that format, then the     author’s approval shall be deemed to have been given and the Editorial Board will proceed with     inclusion for publication.

7. Once approved for publication by the Magazine Editor or Website Chairperson/Editor, the     articles become the property of FBGDA and are copyrighted by the Association. (However,     note that at an author’s request, FBGDA will liberally and gladly grant permission for     such articles to be reprinted in other suitable publications or to be used for educational or     other appropriate purposes.)

8. Pictures for both the magazine and website should be submitted as follows: Pictures for the    magazine must be high-resolution jpeg files (300dpi) and can be submitted using the same    timelines as mentioned above for the magazine.

Pictures for the website should be submitted in either .jpg or .gif format, with the size of at least 200 pixels high. Photos will not be cropped or edited in any way before being placed in the gallery. Please limit photos to one image per dog.

Further information on submission can be found on the website. All pictures submitted in hard copy will be retained unless requested and a postage paid envelope provided by the one submitting the pictures.

Please realize that your written work or pictures will be utilized in conjunction with the emphasis and space requirements of the magazine and website. The ultimate decision for use and placement will rest with the Editor and Editorial committee of such publications as time and space do not permit using all articles and submissions. All materials submitted will be retained by the FBGDA unless requested and postage paid envelopes supplied.