Write for Italian America Magazine®
Italian America® Magazine is looking for writers who want to celebrate Italian heritage through storytelling. Share your voice and be part of preserving our culture for future generations.
Who We Are
Italian America® is the most widely read magazine for people of Italian heritage in the United States. It is a quarterly magazine and the official publication of the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America® (OSDIA). While most of the content is written in house, we sometimes feature freelanced feature stories, one-page articles, and fiction. If you are a writer and have a story idea, please read on to see what we’re looking for and how to submit.
Italian America® Magazine Subscription Information
All OSDIA members receive a complimentary print subscription as well as full online access to Italian America Magazine®. Members can log in to their accounts to view the current issue and access the archive of past editions. Both national At-Large and lodge members enjoy a free annual subscription included with their membership. Members may also access the magazine online through the Members Only community, in addition to receiving a hard copy by mail.
What Do We Want?
Each issue includes a rich variety of content to inform and inspire readers, such as:
- Feature stories that run from 900 – 1,500 words and are (preferably) accompanied by 3-5 digital photos. We look for intriguing stories about Italian Americans that may involve such themes as history, travel, culture/heritage, achievements, contributions, and social issues.
- One-page articles that run from 550 – 650 words and are (preferably) accompanied by 2-3 digital photos. The one-page article should be specifically geared toward one of the page themes. Please reference the page your article is suited for (and please take a look at a sample issue to get an understanding of the pages that regularly appear).
- Fiction stories that run from 550 – 650 words. The fiction is translated into Italian and appears in the magazine's Pagina Italiana. The only requirement for fiction is that the story incorporates something Italian (setting, characters, plot, props, etc.). No excerpts, please.
How to Send a Story Pitch
If you have a story you’d like to write/submit, please fill out the submission form below for consideration. Story pitches should be limited to 250 words and address topics pertinent to the Italian American community. Preference will be given to story ideas featuring OSDIA members or lodges, but all stories of interest to the Italian American community will be considered. Should your story be of interest, a member of our team will reach out to you.