Write for MC Press: Share Your Expertise with the IBM i Community

Reach the professionals who power the IBM i ecosystem.

MC Press Online is a trusted, IBM-centric publication serving IT professionals who rely on the IBM Power Systems / IBM i platform (formerly AS/400, iSeries, System i). Our readership includes developers, administrators, architects, and technology leaders who value practical, experience-driven insight.

When you write for MC Press, you gain:

• High visibility within a focused, global IBM i audience
• Professional credibility in a respected industry publication
• Exposure to decision-makers who influence tools, training, and technology adoption
• Promotion across our newsletters and website, reaching thousands of engaged subscribers

If you have real-world expertise to share, we invite you to contribute.

Choosing a Topic

There are two ways to get started:

1. Pitch your idea. Send us a brief synopsis explaining what you’ll cover and why it matters to IBM i professionals.
2. Respond to an assignment. We often seek qualified authors for specific topics aligned with our editorial calendar.

All submissions should be relevant to the IBM i / Power Systems community and emphasize practical value.

Types of Articles

Feature Articles (Approx. 1,200–1,500 words)

In-depth, tutorial-style pieces that:

• Introduce a capability or technology
• Explain why it matters to IBM i professionals
• Provide practical implementation guidance
• Include code samples, screenshots, or illustrations when appropriate

Clear structure and real-world application are essential.

TechTips (500–750 words)

Short, focused solutions to specific problems or techniques.

• Identify the issue
• Explain why it matters
• Provide a concise, practical solution

These are highly popular with our readership.

Partner TechTips / Case Studies / Product Reviews

Vendor-written, IBM-focused content that highlights product benefits or real-world implementation results. Word counts vary—consult your editor.

Article Submission Requirements

Once your topic is approved, we will assign a deadline (typically one month before publication). Deadlines are critical.

Submit your draft as a Microsoft Word document, including:

1. Title (about 12 words)
2. Deck (one compelling sentence, up to 30 words)
3. Byline
4. Full article text
5. Figures and code placed within the document

Author Bio (First-Time Contributors)

• Up to 200 words
• May include links and email
• 116x116 pixel JPG headshot (web-optimized)

Formatting Guidelines

To ensure smooth production:

• Use Arial 10-point for body text
• Left-justify all content
• Use bold for primary subheads
• Use bold italics for secondary subheads
• Submit as a Word document (.doc or .docx)

Avoid excessive formatting—we will apply final layout styles during production.

Figures, Screenshots, and Code

Images

• JPG format
• 970 pixels wide (DPI/resolution settings do not apply to web images - only pixel width matters)
• Web-compressed - file size under approximately 300 KB (use your software's JPG compression/quality setting to hit this; increase compression of the file comes in larger)
• Insert in document and send as separate files
• Label as Figure 1, Figure 2, etc.
• Include full-sentence captions below each image
• Do not place figures within the first 200 words.

Code

• Courier New, 10-point
• Maximum 70 characters per line
• No trailing spaces
• Longer code blocks may be labeled as figures
• Download-only code should be submitted as a zipped .txt file

Tables

• Use Word’s table feature
• Show gridlines
• Include a header row (no captions required)

Writing Expectations

Our readers are experienced professionals. Avoid explaining fundamentals unless necessary. Instead:

• Focus on insight, application, and clarity
• Provide practical examples relevant to IBM i environments
• Use hyperlinks instead of footnotes
• Keep writing concise and purposeful

Before submission, remove anything that does not strengthen the main message.

Editorial Process

• Review time: approximately 1–4 weeks
• Edits are returned using Word’s Track Changes
• Authors review and return the revised version (typically saved as _v3)
• A signed author release is required before first publication

After publication, we encourage authors to engage with reader comments and discussion.

Compensation

Compensation varies by article type:

• $0.20 per published word
• $0.25 per line of code
• $10 per image

Each article type has a maximum payout—confirm with your editor.
Vendor-written articles are not compensated.

Why Write for MC Press?

MC Press is more than a website—it is a long-standing, respected voice in the IBM i community. Our readers trust our content, and contributors benefit from that reputation.

Publishing with MC Press:

• Elevates your professional profile
• Positions you as a subject-matter expert
• Connects you directly with a targeted IBM-centric audience
• Extends your visibility through our newsletters and online presence

If you’re ready to contribute to one of the most focused and respected IBM i publications online, we look forward to reviewing your proposal.

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