REFRAMED
Stories. Ideas. New perspectives.
Have an article ready to share—or a story worth developing?
Reframed Magazine welcomes original article submissions and story ideas from individuals, filmmakers, and organizations. We explore criminal justice, second chances, identity, creativity, and the experiences that shape our lives.
Send a finished piece for consideration, or introduce an idea you’d like us to explore. You don’t need to be a professional writer to suggest a story.
We’re rooted in Portland/Vancouver, WA, and welcome perspectives from beyond the Pacific Northwest. Submissions are reviewed for editorial fit; publication isn’t guaranteed.
Our editorial interests
We welcome article submissions that bring a human perspective to the issues, experiences, and creative work around us. Personal essays, interviews, researched features, and community profiles all have a place in REFRAMED.
Have a story to share? Submit an article or request an interview →
Personal experiences, family perspectives, reentry, and thoughtful examinations of how justice affects people and communities. We’re interested in the questions, challenges, and possibilities that deserve a closer look.
Stories about starting over, navigating major life changes, challenging labels, and finding connection. We welcome personal reflections and research-informed articles that help readers understand themselves and one another.
Meet the filmmakers, artists, and creative communities shaping Portland, Vancouver, and the Pacific Northwest. We welcome stories about their work, what inspires it, and how it connects with the world around them.
Individuals and organizations doing meaningful work, told through specific experiences, challenges, and community contributions. Show us the people behind a project and what their work means to those involved.
Honest experiences, thoughtful questions, and specific details give readers something to consider. You don’t need an extraordinary success story—uncertainty, setbacks, and work still in progress belong here, too.
Why REFRAMED Magazine?
Personal stories, film, art, and conversations about justice can each change how we understand another person’s life. REFRAMED brings those perspectives together.
A filmmaker might challenge a familiar assumption. An artist might express something difficult to put into words. Someone rebuilding after incarceration—or a family living through it—might offer a perspective readers haven’t encountered.
Through interviews, features, and article submissions, we create space for individuals, families, artists, and community organizations to share their experiences. Readers can discover meaningful work, question first impressions, and connect with lives different from their own.
Rooted in Portland, Vancouver, WA, and the Pacific Northwest, REFRAMED aims to make room for complexity, creativity, and people whose lives deserve a closer look.
Before you submit
Here are answers to common questions about article submissions, story ideas, and contributing to Reframed Magazine.
Have a different question? Email our editor at [email protected]
No. We welcome finished articles and ideas from people with a story or perspective to share. If you don’t have a written piece, choose “Share a story idea” and tell us what you have in mind.
No. REFRAMED has a special interest in Portland, Vancouver, WA, and the Pacific Northwest, but we also welcome relevant stories and perspectives from outside the region.
Selected articles may be edited for clarity, length, and magazine style. We’ll discuss substantive changes with you before publication.
No. Our editor considers submissions based on editorial fit, available space, and upcoming issue themes. We may contact you with questions or discuss developing your idea further.
Use the personalized questionnaire link in your invitation. These questions are tailored to your feature or filmmaker interview. If you need the link again, contact [email protected].
Send a finished piece or tell us where your idea begins.
