Scoot! Magazine is a magazine that isn't possible without the many freelance volunteers who contribute to each issue. If you have a love of scootering and want to contribute, we have several ways you can participate. Scoot! does not pay for content but contributors receive a free issue of the magazine, cool swag (depending upon what we have), and our eternal thanks. If you're still interested, read on!

Deadlines Deadlines for submitting contributions to Scoot! are as follows:
Spring issue...due December 12
Summer issue...due March 12
Fall issue...due June 12
Winter issue...due September 12

Reader's Rides
If you own a unique scooter that would be of interest to our readers, we want to hear about it. Reader's Rides highlight the unique scooters that inspire envy in the scootering world. If your scooter draws a crowd when you arrive at a rally- it's perfect for a Reader's Ride. Similarly, if your scooter has a unique story or is a rare model, it is also a great candidate. In order to have your bike considered, download our Reader's Ride questionnaire for tips on how to get your bike in the magazine.
Click here to download Reader's Ride profile

Rally Reports
Rally Reviews are an important part of Scoot! They give our readers a sense of what is going on in North American scootering and, if well-written, can encourage readers to attend future rallies. Generally, Rally Reports are between 250-800 words (depending upon the size and prominence of the rally). Also, we recommended that you submit at least five photos from the rally. Reports without photos will not be printed. If you are interested in writing a rally report, we recommend that you contact the group responsible for the rally to get permission and make sure that they don't already have someone slated to write the report. If you would like to view some past Rally Reports that were favorites of our readers, download samples, below.
Click here to download sample rally report

Club Profile
Get some recognition for your club by submitting a Club Profile. Clubs that have interesting members, longevity or a particular focus are interesting to our readers. It gives them a better sense of the scootering community. Additionally, it gives your club recognition and can increase attendance at your events. Profiles range between 250-500 words and should feature any photos, including a club shot and photos of club members and their bikes. It is also interesting to include club patches or banner graphics. We recommend that each profile include contact information so that interested readers can contact you.

The Scoot! City
One of the fun aspects of scootering is traveling to other cities to attend rallies. Our feature The Scootering City is intended to give an insider's view of hot scootering cities throughout North America. If you live in a scootering hotspot with an active scooterists population and several activities each year, consider writing a feature on your town to encourage other scooterists to visit. This 500-1000 word piece can be labor-intensive, as you'll need to research cool, yet affordable restaurants, lodging and activities. Additionally, the ideal writer of this article must be very familiar with the local scootering scene. The article must list ways to get in touch with local scooterists and clubs such as through web sites, bulletin boards, local meeting places and such. If you think you live in a scooterist's mecca and you have the chops to tackle this story, read some of our sample articles.
Click here to download "Salt Lake City: A Scootering City"

Technical Articles
With the proliferation of more and more scooters into the US market, there is a greater need for do-it-yourself scooter maintenance and customization articles. If you are a scooter mechanic or someone who knows a heck of a lot about scooters (any make or model, not just Vespa & Lambretta!), consider sharing some of your expertise with Scoot! readers. Show readers the proper way to do maintenance and let them learn from your experience (or past mistakes!). Tech articles require concise and accurate directions as well as helpful photos. It's a big job, but one of our most requested features. Contact April to discuss how you can participate.

General Freelance Opportunities
As a reader of Scoot! and an avid scooterists, you might have an idea of a story that we have yet to cover. If so, feel free to pitch us via email or over the phone. We would love to hear your ideas. Contact April with your pitch.

IMPORTANT Photography Information
If you are interested in contributing, please read our photography guidelines. Each issue, we receive dozens of photos that cannot be used because they are improperly formatted or aren't suitable for the high-quality print technology used for Scoot! Read our guidelines and save yourself the disappointment of having your photos (and possibly your article) left out.

Accepted File Formats
Single .tiff or JPG images (300 dpi resolution at actual size, 800ppi if black and white line art). We do not accept gif images or images taken off the Internet (such as Scoot.net photos) as they will not reproduce in the magazine.

Accepted Delivery Methods
Prints can be mailed to our P.O. Box (see our home page for address). Digital images can be emailed or sent on CD (preferred). You may also upload your content using our Upload Page.