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So you think you can write?

We are excited to see what you have to offer. Modern.DJ is interested in quality journalism. We don’t have a big budget to pay writers (yet) but we do respect your time and effort. We are very interested in your contribution, please read through this section to see if your article or idea qualifies for publishing on Modern.DJ.

Article size and content

Articles form outside sources (such as yourself) are 600-800 word essays. The work should be well written, spell-checked, generally devoid of bias, and original. Imagery should be free and clear in native or web-ready format.

The general format is thesis, supporting information, conclusion. We like sexy titles, so we may rename your article is we think it is boring. You should clearly state the problem or idea you are addressing (thesis) early. The supporting information should underscore the importance of discussing the idea put forward in the thesis. There should be a conclusion, of some sort, and this should not be awkward to forced.

We ask that an article have flow and rhythm, but you don’t have to be William Faulkner, Shakespeare, Herman Melville, or Lord Byron to succeed. You do need to write a decent article.

Topics to avoid :

Anything vinyl. We don’t cover legacy DJ topics.
Another review or tutorial on digital DJ methods or technology. We don’t cover legacy DJ topics.
Show or performance reviews. There are exceptions, talk to us if you are interested in providing coverage for and event.
Anything that should be posted on sites like DJ Tech Tools, DJMag, , or in the various forums for your genre.
Your music or shows. These might be part of the article, but this is not an article for here. Consider Facebook.

Areas of Inclusion:

True cutting edge Modern DJ techniques
New ways of using old ideas or technology (mods, hacks, end game ideas)
Articles highlighting the transformation from Legacy/Digital DJ to Modern DJ / Controllerism
Solid production advice, tutorials, or information on best practice
The crossroads of audio and programming
New technology reviews
Event coverage (WMC, CMJ, NAMM, AES, Ultra, etc). Contact us for details
Live PA
Templates or similar digital data with instructions and examples
High quality audio, imagery, and video is valued higher
Interviews with industry leaders and ground shakers.

Send your article or questions to support [at] modern.dj