Frequently asked questions

“Discovering” places

I’ve “discovered” a dozen new places on the website. Am I awesome, or what?

You may well be awesome, but quality counts more than quantity. Creating places is important, but what matters most is what you have to say about the place based on your experiences there. So if you create a place, and you really loved it, tell us about that, either in a postcard, an article, or a detailed photo caption.

Writing postcards

What’s the deal with postcards? What are they?

A postcard is basically a comment about a specific place. We call them postcards because we’re looking for something more than just a few words along the lines of “this place rocks!” A postcard is meant to be like a postcard you’d write while on vacation. It should provide some detail about your experience at the place: where you went, what you were doing, what you saw, and what made the place memorable.

Why should I bother writing postcards?

Simple: Writing a good postcard is probably the easiest way to get published in Everywhere. In fact, there’s a whole section of the magazine devoted to postcards. You don’t have to write a lot in a postcard, but a one-sentence postcard (“I had fun here!”) isn’t very informative. Ideally, a postcard should tell a short story about your experience at the place, so something about a paragraph long is ideal.

Isn’t writing a postcard kinda the same thing as writing a place description?

Nope. Place descriptions are meant to be generic summaries of a place: What it is, what it offers, and basic travel details. Postcards are where you describe your experience at the place in greater detail. You can write postcards and descriptions for any place, not just places you’ve discovered. We do not plan to publish place descriptions in the magazine, but we do plan to publish lots and lots of postcards.

Writing articles

I’m a great writer, but a horrible photographer. Can I still get published?

Absolutely. Because Everywhere is a travel magazine, not a photography magazine, we can always pair your excellent words with an excellent photograph from someone else in the Everywhere community. So, for example, if you’ve been to Grand Canyon National Park, but you didn’t take any pictures during your visit, don’t let that hold you back. Write a postcard or an article about your visit. If the Everywhere community likes your excellent prose, we’ll pair your words with some equally excellent photography from another member of the community.

Uploading photos

I’m a great photographer, but I can’t write. Can I still get published?

Yes, but remember that Everywhere is a travel magazine, not a photography magazine. Travel magazines are meant to be read, not just looked at, so photographs that include some extended caption text are generally more likely to be published than those that simply include a basic title or label. (See our suggestions on how to write postcards, above.) Don’t be intimidated: We’re not looking for perfect prose, but we are looking for enthusiasm and descriptive detail. A few words can make a very big difference: Sometimes a good caption will transform a mediocre travel snapshot into a publishable gem - if the text turns the photo into fun a little story.

I can’t upload. It says my photos are too small. What’s up with that?

If you’re shooting digital, make sure your camera is set to the highest possible resolution. We require images to be at least 1500 pixels wide or tall. If you’re scanning film, make sure you’re scanning it at a high resolution.

Why do photos have to be 1500 pixels wide or tall?

To make sure your photos look good in print, we require that all uploads be 1500 pixels wide or tall. And remember, that’s just the minimum. The bigger the image size, the bigger we can print it in the magazine.

Can I submit scans from film?

Of course! We love film. Just make sure the photo meets our photo guidelines.

Why can’t I submit a photo to more than one theme? Why can’t I submit more than one photo to a theme? Why can’t I upload more than 20 photos a day?

The answer to all three questions is the same: Because we want you to be selective. Photo editing is as much of a skill as photo taking, and we don’t want to be yet another dumping ground for photos. We want you to upload and submit your best photos.

I’m having problems uploading my photo.

Sometimes your connection can time out with very large files, so you might try making the file smaller by saving it at a lower quality setting.

I uploaded a photo and it disappeared.

We remove photos that do not meet our photo guidelines. If your photo is deleted, we’ll send you an email notifying you about it, so be sure to check your email. If you do not see a message from us, check your spam/junk box and make sure your email address is set correctly in your profile.

Do I need a model release?

Generally speaking, you will not need a model release for photos submitted to Everywhere for editorial use. But there are important exceptions to respect people’s privacy rights, so if you have any doubts, get a model release or consult a lawyer.

What about nudity?

Everywhere is a travel magazine. Naturally, we don’t accept any overt nudity.

How do I edit my photo title and description, submit it to a theme or delete it after I’ve uploaded it?

Just click the “Edit, submit or delete this photo” link that appears beside your photo. You must be logged in to see this link.

Voting on photos and articles

How does voting work?

Members can vote on photos in two ways: If a photo has been added to a place, you can rate its suitability for that place. If a photo has been submitted to a theme, you can vote whether it’s a good entry for that theme. High vote counts do not guarantee publication—all photos are reviewed by the editors before publication to maintain a high quality level—but voting absolutely helps.

How do you pick which photos and articles to publish?

Since you can submit over a period of time, photos and articles will be able to attract votes for varying amounts of time. We don’t look at the total votes—we’ve got an algorithm that takes many factors into account.

Why can I vote on some photos and not others?

When a photo has been submitted to a theme, a voting box appears for the photo. This applies to articles, too. Photos can also be rated within the context of a place. Photos and articles that have not been submitted to a theme can not be voted on.

Account settings

Can I change my username?

Sorry, but your username is the one thing you cannot change.

I don’t want to receive email from Everywhere.

No problem! You can change your email preferences by clicking on the “Profile” link at the top of the page, and then choosing the tab labeled “Email.” There’s also an unsubscribe link at the bottom of every email we send.

I want to delete my account.

Really? We’ll be sad to see you go! If you do decide to leave us, you can do so by clicking on the “Profile” link at the top of the page, and then clicking the tab labeled “Delete Account.”

Payments and subscriptions

Will I get paid if my stuff is accepted for publication?

Oh yes. Published contributors receive $100 and a one-year subscription to the magazine. You can receive this payment either for your words, or for your photos, or both.

I’ve subscribed. When will I receive my first issue?

The receipt of your first issue depends on when you submitted your order. In general, allow 4-6 weeks in the US, 6-8 weeks in Canada and up to 12 weeks internationally. It takes time to process your order and ship it out. Then there’s the USPS...

My issue seems to be late. What gives?

If you have seen Everywhere on the newsstand and have not yet received your copy, it’s probably in the mail. We try to make sure copies arrive in-home before they are on the newsstand. However, sometimes there are postal fluctuations that are beyond our control. Here’s a list of late dates for US subscriptions to Everywhere (for Canadian and International, add 2-4 weeks to these dates):

Issue #	Late date
04	08/22/08
05	10/24/08
06	12/19/08
07	02/20/09
08	04/25/09
09	06/20/09
10	08/21/09
11	10/23/09
12	12/23/09

If you haven’t received your issue by the dates listed above, there may be a problem. Please contact us.

How do I change my address?

Please contact us. Note that the Post Office will not forward magazines, so please inform us any changes up to 6 weeks in advance of your move to ensure that you don’t miss an issue.

How do I cancel my subscription?

If you would like to cancel your subscription, please contact us. Your refund amount will be pro-rated based on the remaining issues left on your subscription.

How can I order back issues?

A limited number of back issues are available for $10 (USD) each. Outside of the US, additional shipping applies. For Canadian, add $6 per issue; For International, add $10 per issue. All orders must be pre-paid. To order, please contact us or write to: Everywhere, c/o 8020 Media, 199 Fremont Street, 12th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105. Please indicate which issue you are requesting and the shipping address.

Anything else?

If you have a question we didn’t answer here, please let us know!