To Submit Your Articles:

• Create your own account.
• Read and agree to our Terms of Service and Submission Guidelines.
• Submit everything you write. We'll help you share it with the world.

Content for Your eZine or Website:

• All articles are pre-categorized into narrow topics, so you can check our database fast.
• You can choose either HTML or text format for every article.
• Our inventory of articles is constantly growing, so be sure to request topic alerts via our New Article Alerts! or our RSS feeds.

Registration is required, and Article Submission is FREE.

Indeed, your articles are the life-blood of our directory. Because we are dedicated to providing only the very highest quality experience for our site visitors, authors, and publishers, we have established some simple guidelines for article submissions: (In all cases... our TOS (terms-of-service) apply.)

1. All ON TOPIC submissions are welcome. Each submission will be viewed by one of our editorial staff. The editor will determine whether or not your submitted article meets our standards for content, writing quality, and adherence to our editorial policies. We reserve the right to deny publication of any article which, in the sole opinion of our editors, is not appropriate for our directory. If your article is of high quality but simply needs some tweaking to be acceptable, our editor will suggest changes and you may re-submit. We cannot, however, edit your work or give you specific reasons why your work was denied.
   
   
2. Your article should written in English for publication to English speaking/reading countries.
   
   We provide a translation from English but in order for it to work, the original must be English.
3. We accept only articles which fit logically into one of our established categories. (Note: If you feel that your article would better fit into a more specific category which is not listed on our site, please contact us, Please provide your User Name, Penname, and Article Title
   
   
4. While we accept articles from automated article submission services or software, and from authors directly, you must use a service that places the article in an appropriate category. Each article must be individually submitted by the author, or article owner, and the submitter must be the legal copyright holder for the article submitted. Submissions made through submission services are assumed to be the property of the legal copyright owner.
   
   
5. Don't use pornography or say something against the law. (I mean, you can... We simply won't publish it) So don't waste our time or yours. Article Garden does not knowingly link to or publish articles on gambling, casinos, poker, or ebay and auctions. This is a niche directory on sustainable living. All articles pertaining to off topic subjects will be summarily deleted.
   
   
6. We reserve the right to place your article in a different category than you selected... if our editor believes it to be a more appropriate category or sub-category for your article.
   
   
7. Expect to hear from the editor from time to time. By becoming a member you will be placed in our system and notified of changes that affect you as an author at this site. If something affects you as a writer, or if there are technical changes, maybe something in the 'Terms of Service' or these guidelines that affects everyone was recently added ... you'll want to know. Your email address will never be given to ANYONE (Privacy Policy) but if you want to participate in this information portal, then please understand that this site must be in communication with it's members from time to time. This is a membership requirement.
   
   We never abuse the priviledge of having your email address to 'market' to you. Being published authors we realize the sheer number of emails that some article directories send out. And we will never waste your time with frivolous marketing. The only communication you will recieve from Article Garden is with information that pertains to you as an author or publisher. Since we have both authors and publishers on the list, sometimes a mailing may not apply to you. Please simply discard it.
   
   
8. Articles are not always on a first come first serve basis. We include articles that are very obviously related to sustainable lifestyle, environment, organic gardening, sustainable business, free trade, independent employment, and frankly anything 'green' first. If you would like to contact us specifically about your articles, we will be happy to accomodate you.
   
   
9. Articles under 600 words will be summarily deleted. This is automated, no human editor will ever see your article if it contains less than 600 words. Please use the Article Word Counter to make certain your article will be reviewed.
   
   
10. And lastly, understand that your articles will be published elsewhere, which is the entire point of an article directory.
    
    

Here are several "DO NOT DO" items to keep in mind when submitting articles:
(Articles which do not conform to all of our guidelines will be automatically declined.)

• Do not use ALL CAPS in your headlines. User upper and lower case only.
  
  
• Do not put (") (') or (/) in any article title. Any of these will generally create problems.
  
  
• Do not repeat the title of your article in the body section of the submission form. This will be automatically declined.
  
  
• Do not put affiliate links or link backs to your own sites in the body of the article. Affiliate links and link backs to your own sites are only allowed in the author's biography section.
  
  
• Do not put any author contact information or details in the body of the article. Again, only use the "bio" section for this information.
  
  
• Do not write a sales pitch. Only articles which contain quality, useable, content will be approved. Remember, the main goal of your article marketing campaign is to be picked up by other webmasters for reprint. So create useful copy and watch your links soar!
  
  
• Do not use imbedded links in the body of an article... if you are linking out to a resource then put the full url with full "http:" protocol. NO html links in the article body will be allowed.
  
  
• Do not use imbedded links in your "bio". Use only full url's with the full "http:" protocol. This is the area to use html or the link will not be live. The non use of embedded links is for your benefit. If someone prints the article "Dog Training" will NOT bring them back to your site, but www.yoursite.com will.
  
  

Here are some things you will WANT TO DO to improve your article marketing...

• Use only full "http:" protocol urls.
  
  
• Make an offer to readers to respond to in your bio. Example: free newsletter, free white paper, more information, etc. Give them a reason to click over to you.
  
  
• You are allowed up to three (3) live links in your bio... use them.
  
  
• Code all your links to open to a new browser window. This leaves your article open for reference.
  
  
• Submit more articles... Remember: More links on more websites means more exposure for your website
  
  

Enjoy writing what you know about, are passionate about, and want to share with others!

Allow me to share one of my favorite quotes by Kurt Vonnegut...

"Never judge the writer of words, by the words themselves. For a writer can deliberate for hours over a word he could never spit out in everyday speech."

Writing gives one the opportunity to say exactly what one means. Enjoy your process.