Living Free always has a need for articles, poems, photographs, and artistic works. We are interested primarily in stories and pictures that illustrate naturist life in everyday settings, and in all seasons; that is, nudity around the house, in the yard, at work — for those fortunate enough to work in conditions where natural living is possible — and at worship or in other spiritual settings.
There is a special need for stories about naturist family living — how one goes about conveying naturist values to the whole family, how to live as a naturist in the community, and the various challenges living a naturist life brings.
We also can use stories and photographs that touch on naturism in all its forms: recreational activities, vacations, travel, life in other cultures … the list is limited only by morality and good taste. Artistic nudes are fine, and we occasionally need other types of nude images — theatrical productions or cinematic nudity — to illustrate the articles and poems we publish. We do not publish pornography.
We pay $10 for poems, columns, and short articles, $20 for stories of 750 – 999 words, and $30 for feature articles and fiction of 1,000 to 2,500 words. We will consider even longer articles and works, but suggest a query first.
Photographic contributions to accompany the stories, or as stand-alone photos, will bring $50 for cover photos; inside, the rate is $25 for the first photo and $10 for each additional photo in the series. We can take prints, but greatly prefer digital images on CD or via email. We prefer digital images at least 1 megabyte in size; 2 MB or greater preferred.
We require a release form signed by all recognizable subjects in the photos. A downloadable photo release is available below. Please mail the releases to Living Free, 75 Laconia Road, Suite 300, #1021, Tilton NH 03276.
Contributors of both articles and photos may choose any level of anonymity they wish, but for those who are willing to be identified, we’d appreciate a short biographical sketch and photo to accompany the piece. We’ll pay an additional $15 for a bio & photo.
Contributions may be sent via email to free@natnh.com or by regular mail to the address above. We will attempt to send back all photos and manuscripts that are mailed in, but cannot guarantee their return, so we strongly urge you make copies of what you send.
Sample Questions for “My First Nude Experience”
1. When did you first discover that you liked to be naked? How did you come by this discovery?
2. What most impressed you about the feeling of being naked?
3. Were others aware of this new interest, or did you keep your experience to yourself? Did you share it with friends and/or family members?
4. If your first experience was not with other people, when did you decide to try social nudism? Were you apprehensive? Was it easier or more difficult than you thought it would be?
5. What interests you most about naturism? Meeting other like-minded people? Feeling in touch with nature? Healthy living? Overcoming body shame? Non-judgmental acceptance? Spiritual fulfillment? Other?
6. What challenges have you faced? Has your nudism caused any problems with family/friends/work?
7. Has naturism changed the way you view or live your life?
8. Have you traveled to naturist destinations? Are you involved with any advocacy programs on behalf of nudity?
9. What non-naturist interests do you have?
10. Anything else you’d like to add?
Model For Us: Living Free has a continuous need for photos to illustrate our articles, and is willing to pay models for participating in half-day or full-day photo sessions. When the weather cooperates, we do photo safaris to outdoor locations; otherwise, we shoot at indoor locations. If interested, contact us at free@natnh.com for further details.
To contact us by writing:
Living Free, 75 Laconia Road, Suite 300, #1021, Tilton, NH 03276.
