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Thanks for taking interest in writing for us! We accept a wide range of topics, writing styles and formats. Please review the following to learn more about our drafting and publishing process.

Scope

Though we are primarily focused on supporting company level leaders, if it advances the mission of an infantry or reconnaissance battalion, we are game to publish.

During the writing process, keep asking yourself: How does a Lieutenant or a Sergeant take this idea and run with it in his next field exercise, counseling session, or under a poncho with their red lens.

Styling and Format

Don’t have much time and prefer to bullet point out your ideas? We’ll take it, because less is usually more. Context certainly helps to convey your experience and if you can open and close with some background, your idea will resonate deeper with our readers.

Have a longer piece to submit? That’s fine too. Previous authors have successfully published the same article in both the CxFile and the Marine Corps Gazette if that is your desire. Please contact us on how you might do so.

Editing Process

The CxFile team will assist you with the editing process and will provide recommendations post submission. Ultimately, you have final approval over your own work, but the team reserves the right to pass on publication if it does not meet publication standards.

Struggling to capture and communicate your thoughts? We can help! Send us a note and we can arrange for a phone call to discuss.

Images/Photos/Graphics

You are welcome to include any imagery or graphics that you desire. This can be for both explanatory and aesthetic purposes. Submit your images as separate files and label appropriately. In the body of your work note the location of the respective image (Figure 1) or (Image 2) and we’ll insert them during publication.

Citations/Sources

Articles do not have to include citations, but if you do choose to cite a source, please hyperlink to the source itself, rather than submit with footnotes. We will accept footnotes, but hyperlinking is preferred.

Submission

Submit your writing to cxfile0302@gmail.com. Please send it as a word document, which we can edit and easily merge into Substack. As noted above, include your images as separate files.

Questions?

Contact us and we’ll walk you through the process over the phone or email.