Cross Country Magazine is Accepting Stories for Around €300

Cross Country Magazine is a reader-supported publication, and they rely on the voices of the pilot community to bring fresh, authentic stories to their readers.

Whether you’re into paragliding, hang gliding, or other aerial adventures, they want to hear your experiences. Here’s how you can contribute to the magazine and get published. 

They are looking for high-quality, eloquent original content that showcases the thrill and beauty of free flight.  

Here’s what they love to see:  

• Adventure stories: they want stories that are well-written and relatable, whether from a local weekend flight or an epic journey. 
• Competition reports with detailed information on participants, winners, and notable flights  
• Aerial photography that is striking and of high resolution, suitable for both print and digital  
• Feature ideas that highlight unique experiences or perspectives from the world of free flight

What they don’t want:

While they welcome a variety of content, there are some things they steer clear of:  

• Low-quality images – No screengrabs, Instagram posts, or low-resolution phone pictures  
• Pre-published content – they prefer original, unpublished material  
• Overly promotional content – they appreciate stories with an editorial-first approach rather than direct marketing pieces 

Submission Guidelines

• They accept submissions on topics related to:  
  • Paragliding  
  • Hang gliding  
  • Paramotoring  
  • Speed riding/flying  
  • Miniwings  
  • Powered hang gliding  
  • Unique aerial experiences (wingsuits, balloons, rocketmen, even ancient Greek gods flying close to the sun)
• For travel, adventure, and destination articles, they recommend:  
  • Length: 1,500 to 2,000 words  
  • Photos: 20-30 high-quality, well-curated images
  • For photo essays, submit around 30 images that tell a story. They’ll contact you for captions if needed. Once accepted, we will inform you which issue your piece will appear in.

Eligibility Criteria

• Submissions must be in English and meet their quality standards  
• You must have high-resolution, print-quality photos to accompany your submission  
• For exclusive features, we ask for English-language exclusivity for 12 months.

How to Submit

Send your press releases, feature ideas, competition reports, or content submissions to [email protected] or [email protected].

File Formats:

• Please submit high-resolution images in jpg or RAW format.
• Videos can be sent via Dropbox, WeTransfer, or an FTP link (ask them for details).
• Avoid sending low-resolution images or screengrabs.

Author Rights

They ask for exclusive publishing rights for 12 months. After that period, you’re free to share, sell, or republish your work. Please note that it may take some time to receive a response, so patience is appreciated.

Payment

They do offer payment for accepted submissions, though it may not be substantial. For a six-page article, they typically pay around €300. The payment depends on the length, quality, and placement of the article or photography.