Guidelines for Submitting Post-Event Reports
- Reports must cover the What, Where, Who, When, Why, and How of the event.
- Write in the third person only; no first-person references.
- Maintain a balanced, factual tone. Avoid PR/advertorial language; note any significant shortcomings honestly. Write from the perspective of an independent reporter, not from the perspective of the host/organizer.
- Include perspectives from attendees, organizers, and relevant officials or dignitaries.
- Acknowledge all key entities: hosts, organizers, sponsors, speakers, and chief guests. (Leave acknowledgments to your officials and volunteers for your organizational communication)
- Length: 300–1,000 words (longer for multi-day events). Editing for space and clarity is likely.
- Reports are typically published without bylines, but a byline may be included if used with minimal edits. Authors may not be event organizers or subjects. Around Town is a community service section. All submissions are pro bono.
- Submit multiple high-quality photos (we usually select 1–5), with captions and photo credits.
- Publication is not guaranteed; some reports may appear online if not selected for print.