"I've been in Living Buddhism a few times. And in the most recent issue, I edited Mr. Saito's lecture (no easy task!). Since I'm SGI-USA staff, I work on that sort of thing a lot. Also, ya know the discussion questions at the end of President Ikeda's speeches? That's me!
Contributing to LB or the WT is pretty much the same process. You can send hard copy or email (as text). It's helpful if you look at recent issues to see what type of article it most resembles. Perspectives and Experiences are the most common format for members to write.
My biggest suggestion is that you come prepared to be edited and are open to re-writes. The WT has a very particular editorial style (mostly in terms of vocabulary, trying to use words the widest number of readers can understand).
While not everything that get submitted gets into print, the editorial staff has always been willing to work with contributors on revisions.
The WT staff loves it when they come across someone who wishes to contribute frequently, especially if that contributor is flexible and punctual in revisions, though they are grateful for one-time submissions as well." -- Top SGI-USA senior leader
In other words ,"be open to rewrites, its our way or the highway."
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