As the name suggests, www.asiancommunity.net is an informative site for the Asian Community aged 17 to 65 years old. This ethos is reflected in the articles on the site.

We welcome articles from new writers from different backgrounds. Experience is not necessary, but a sense of humour and enthusiasm is.

If you want to write for the site, here are some guidelines for you to follow.

• Keep it short and sweet.
  People get put off when there is tonnes of text on the screen because not
  only does it do your eyes in, but there is also more chance of you getting
  caught surfing when you should be working.

  Main articles for most sections should be around 350 to 400 words maximum.
  However, features for the Asian Man and Asian Woman sections can be 650
  words long. If you want it to be longer, this should be discussed with the
  content director beforehand.

• Think pictures
  Pictures are what brings an article to life and makes people want to read on. Don't be put off because piccies are normally quite easy to get. For example, beauty companies and record companies are happy to send free photos and so can most large organisations and charities. Ask for the company press
  office, they will be happy to help.

• Keep it simple
  Keep in mind that we are trying to entertain the reader. Try and make your
  articles interesting and fun. Articles also work best if you keep it simple.

• Treat serious issues seriously
  Although the main style of the website is to be fun and witty, if you are writing about a serious issue, treat it seriously. Jokes and puns are only funny if they are appropriate and making cheeky remarks during an article about domestic violence for example will not go down well with readers.

• Use examples
  Sometimes articles can be livened up and made more topical if you use examples from real life to illustrate a point. Ways to do this can be by referring to a storyline in a film or television programme, using a celebrity as an example or an issue that has been in the news.

• Try to get quotes
  Always try and get quotes from people. It always livens an article up and makes the article seem more genuine.

• Are you interested in what you are writing?
  Pick an idea that interests you. If you enjoy writing the article it shows and people will enjoy reading it.