Contributions for future Greek-o-File books New volumes are compiled from reader contributions, personal research and experiences. If you would like to share your experiences and views with like minded people, read our books, see what has been published before (to understand the style and length of acceptable articles and ensureyou are not revisiting old ground), email as plain text (or a text only Word document) with illustrations (photos or sketches) in separate small .jpg files (or post 2-3 appropriate clear illustrations - we can scan & return to you), with handwritten or typed article only if you do not have the means to email text). Length 400 - 1500 words depending on subject. You can contact Greek-o-File first with your ideas to ensure they are appropriate or not previously covered. General anecdotes can be set in any part of Greece or on any aspect of Greek Life. Read our books for samples of Greek Life articles from traditions and natural history to observations of Greek life and amusing encounters. For travel pieces, if you write about an area not yet covered in previous editions, or more general anecdotes where the destination is not so relevant, you have more chance of being included. We would be particularly interested in more detailed profiles, historical background and travel experiences not previously covered in The Greek-o-Files for the following Islands:- Anafi, Astypalaia, Ag. Efstratios, Ekinades, Elafonisos, Gyaros, Makronisos, Oinousses, Psara, Salamis, Samothrace, Sfaktiria, Skyros, Spetsai, or Mainland areas:- Attica, Thessaly (exc. Pelion & Meteora), SW, Macedonia (exc. Halkidiki), Thrace. Have you been there? Can you tell our readers which parts would be particularly enjoyable for fellow Grecophiles, what you got up to when you went there, experiences with the locals, or why you like your special place? We would especially like short stories for our ‘and finally ’ spot. Have you written a short story set in Greece or about Greece, or do you have amusing Greek Language anecdotes, photographs of amusing signs or incidents, or researched History, Mythology, Food or Drink articles, Recipes, reviews of Events, Book or Music recommendations? As an independent not-for-profit business Greek-o-File regret they are unable to pay for contributions. In the past we have posted a free copy of the book to any part of the world for any article published of over 1 page length AND offered a discounted rate for additional copies. As ‘sending free books’ becomes a greater proportion and more costly for our non-profitable enterprise, from Volume 8, unless at least one more book is purchased to send at the same time, there will be a £2 administration, UK post & packing charge to send a contributor copy (plus current EU or rest of the world postal surcharge for overseas contributors). If just one extra book is purchased (at £1 off the usual subscriber rate) there is NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE to send the contributor copy. We operate more as a club for like-minded people on a ‘not for profit’ basis (UK minimum wage would be nice!). Most writers are happy to share their Greek experiences with fellow Grecophiles (and proud to buy a copy for family or friends), as we are to share our love of Greece with you all. Extracts from Greek-o-File books
