Protocol for Submitting to the Global Grandmothers Council Network Magazine

Wisdom Shared. Hearts United. Voices Rising.

We are honored to receive your voices, stories, prayers, teachings, art, and lived experience for inclusion in the Global Grandmothers Council Network Magazine. This magazine is a sacred offering—a weaving of wisdom that honors the diverse traditions and paths of Grandmothers across the Earth.

To ensure clarity, respect, and coherence in our publication, please follow the protocols below:

1. Thematic Alignment: Each issue centers around a chosen theme (e.g., Peace, Water, Ceremony, Ancestors, Healing the Earth). Please align your submission with the current theme and share from the heart, rooted in your own lineage, walk, and wisdom.

2. Word Count: Articles/Essays: 300–1,200 words Poetry/Prayers: Up to 500 words Teachings or Ritual Descriptions: 300–800 words Recipes, Reflections, or Messages to the World: 150–500 words (We welcome brief offerings and deeper reflections alike.)

3. Style & Tone: We honor authentic voice and oral tradition. Your submission may be lyrical, reflective, direct, or prayerful. Please write with clarity, respect for all traditions, and the intention of unity and healing.

4. Biographical Note: Please include a short bio (50–100 words) about who you are, where you’re from (ancestrally and/or geographically), and any councils, lineages, or roles you serve in. You may also include a website or social media link.

5. Images & Art: High-resolution images, drawings, or photographs are welcome. Please ensure you hold the rights or permissions for any image submitted. Submit in JPG format.

How to Submit:

Send your submissions to: [email protected]

Subject Line: [Month/Theme] Magazine Submission – Your Name

Include your submission as a PDF, Word, or Google Doc with any images attached separately (JPG).

Submission date: the 20 of each month for publication in the following month’s magazine.

Our Heart Intention This magazine is a living prayer. A place to share our medicines, truths, and hopes. As Grandmothers and wisdom carriers, our voices rise not in dominance but in devotion—to Earth, to the next generations, and to the reweaving of balance and beauty in our world.

We reserve the right to deny publication of content that goes against our mission. We reserve the right to use content that we publish in Grandmothers’ Magazine in other ways to promote our mission.

With deepest gratitude for your sacred walk and willingness to share,

Kalina Bains, Editor in Chieftress and The Global Grandmothers Council Magazine Team