Contact

What to send

Keep your message short and specific. A clear subject helps set the tone, whether you are suggesting a place, a seasonal routine, a community event, or a local issue worth exploring. The most useful notes explain why the topic matters now and how it connects to everyday life in Cornwall.

If you are sharing an idea for a feature, include the basic context first: what it is, where it belongs, and what angle you think would help readers. There is no need to write a full draft, but a few focused sentences are more helpful than a long general pitch.

• A story idea with a clear local angle
• A community project or collaboration proposal
• A seasonal topic that fits Cornwall life
• A practical tip, place, or observation worth exploring further

How to frame a story idea

The best pitches are easy to scan. Start with the topic, then explain what makes it relevant to readers interested in community, lifestyle, and place. If the idea is seasonal, say what time of year it suits and why it feels timely.

Try to avoid broad descriptions that could apply anywhere. Instead, point to the details that make it feel grounded in Cornwall: daily routines, changing weather, local habits, coastal rhythms, or small details that shape how people live here.

• Begin with one sentence on the topic
• Add one or two reasons it matters locally
• Mention any season, setting, or audience it fits
• Include links or references only if they help clarify the idea

For community collaborations

If you are reaching out about a collaboration, focus on shared purpose rather than promotion alone. Explain what kind of idea you have in mind, who it serves, and how it connects to the site’s editorial themes. That makes it easier to judge whether it belongs here.

Useful collaboration topics might include local initiatives, thoughtful roundups, resident-led projects, or community conversations that bring useful context without feeling overly commercial. Keep the tone clear, respectful, and specific.

• Describe the collaboration in plain language
• Explain the local relevance
• Say what outcome you hope for
• Note any timing details that shape the idea

What to avoid

To keep inquiries useful, avoid sending vague mass messages, unrelated promotions, or requests that do not connect to Cornwall, community life, or lifestyle content. The more precise your note, the easier it is to consider.

It also helps not to assume a response format or timeline. This page is designed to guide the kind of information that is most useful to send, without specifying a particular contact channel or making promises about replies.

• Overly broad pitches with no local angle
• Sales messages that do not match the site
• Requests that depend on unverified claims
• Long introductions that bury the main idea

A simple template

If you want a starting point, use a few short lines to keep your message focused. This structure works well for story ideas, collaborations, and local suggestions because it gets to the point quickly while leaving room for useful detail.

Topic: What is it? Why now: Why should readers care? Cornwall connection: How does it fit local life? Optional note: Anything else that would help shape the idea.

• Topic
• Why now
• Cornwall connection
• Optional note