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Then why not write for The Circuit magazine?

We are always looking for new contributors and accept submissions from anyone working in the industry. Regardless of your background, experience, or writing capacity, if you have something of value you’d like to voice, then get in touch. If you’re passionate about our industry then the Circuit is the place for you and we’d love to hear from you.

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Hints and Tips for Submitting

You don’t need to be an experienced writer to get into print. Here are some guidelines for you to help make writing and submitting your first article easier.

Who can submit an article?

Anyone can submit articles for The Circuit Magazine but they need to be:

Topical to the security industry
Interesting
Written in English

If English is not your first language or you do not feel comfortable as a writer then please do not be put off as we can help out with editing and we do have a proofreading facility.

How long does an article need to be?

We can take articles of any size but as a guideline …

750 words with 1 hi-resolution image equates, roughly, to a 2-page double spread.
articles in excess of 1500 words may have to be spread across 2 issues, though there are exceptions.

What do you mean by “high resolution images”?

Images should be clear, in focus, at least 300 pixels in width, and a minimum of 72 dpi.

You should also own the copyright to any images submitted to us.

Do you publish all submissions?

We do not promise to publish all articles submitted.

If we do accept an article for publication, we cannot specifiy which edition it will appear in. We always endeavor to get your article published as soon as possible, so long as it meets the requirements listed here.

What factors affect articles getting in?

Authenticity – All articles must be your own work and will be screened for plagirism. If we have any doubt that you are not the original author then we will not publish the piece.

Balance of the issue – Each issue is considered in great detail and the articles must balance out. We cannot have an issue full of unarmed combat articles, for example. If you submit an article for an issue that is already heavy in content with that same topic then it may have to slip to a future issue.

Deadline day – We have deadlines just like any other publisher so, the sooner you get yours in the sooner we can start planning that issue and the better chance it will have of making it into the final issue.

What do I get from submitting an article?

We do not pay people to write for us, however, you will receive full accreditation, in the form of an accompanying bio and in some cases company logo. If your article also gets published online we will include backlinks back to you/your company in the main body of the article. The Circuit magazine is seen as an authority in the security industry and is read globally which could provide you with a high level of exposure.

Many of our contributors like to place their published articles on their own websites and we are fully supportive of this, all we ask is that you give the magazine a mention on your site.

Mail all submissions and enquiries to: info@circuit-magazine.com

Comments

Paul Johnstone says

December 23, 2018 at 5:58 PM

Hi and best wishes from Australia.
Would you be interested in an updated article on close protection in China?

Kind Regards,

Paul J

Reply
- Jonathan Moss says
  
  December 23, 2018 at 8:36 PM
  
  Hi Paul,
  
  Thanks for your message; we would be delighted to receive your contribution on this topic.
  
  Reply
- Barry C. Collin says
  
  December 24, 2018 at 5:10 AM
  
  Protection in China is a complex topic and would very much like to see your article in The Circuit, Paul.
  
  Hope they can publish it, and happy holidays,
  
  Good luck,
  Baz
  
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Church Security Part 2

People go to church for all kinds of reasons but almost no one goes to find trouble. The ones that do go for that purpose, are the reason your church has a security team or ministry.

Unfortunately, over the last twenty years “Trouble” has been finding its way into church for the simple reason that for the most part we welcome it. Church is still the place that welcomes any one in any condition to come find help. In this second article on The New Frontier, I want to continue on the theme of how to make your church a safer place.

Surviving university as a mature student

Going to (or going back to) university seems to be becoming increasingly popular and I have lost count of the number of conversations I’ve had about the pros and cons of such a venture.

One of the major concerns / barriers to people embarking on a university course seems to be an anxiety about being a mature student. Whilst perhaps understandable, I hope in this article to reassure you that your experience of university can be just as valuable and exciting as a mature student as someone going straight from school.

A Medics Experience

Over the years, with the added involvement of oil and gas companies, alongside government contracts, the role of the medic has evolved from working as a ‘team medic’ into a ‘Tier 2’ medic who carries a comprehensive medical kit & medications, and is able to function as a lone medic often in remote locations. These changes have caused multiple shifts in the industry standard and requirements to become a Tier 2 Medic. This should be a good thing but it also comes with pitfalls.

Zero Days, How Do You Stop a Threat You Can’t See Coming?

This past March, WikiLeaks dumped 8,761 CIA documents collectively known as “Vault 7.” These documents contained information about what was essentially the government agency’s armory of cyber threats.

They included malware, viruses and Trojans used for espionage purposes. More importantly, they had information about zero day vulnerabilities the CIA had been using to hack computers, tablets, smartphones and other devices for intelligence gathering purposes.

The perils of looking after other people

Close protection operative has similar motivating forces to the psychotherapist. We are all in the helping professions, making people feel safer and calmer at difficult times in their lives. It’s a satisfying job that usually makes us feel good about ourselves and our abilities to help.

Keeping Your Edge, Politics as Un-usual

I’ve always tried to make sure I ask and answer that question before I write about personal experiences in public settings. In light of that, I must admit I thought about this one a bit longer than most, but felt it was worthy to share because one of the purposes of The Circuit Magazine is to inform and educate while offering unique perspectives within the Close Protection community.

Global Risk RoundUp – April 2019

Our Global Risk partners, Drum Cussac, provide in-depth analysis of global risks, here is your summary of the last 30 days. Including: 40 dead in armed attack in Mali, 13 killed in Hostage situation in Mexico, Multiple Islamic State Militants killed in Iraq and explosion on a bus in Sweden.

Global Risk RoundUp – March 2019

Our Global Risk partners, Drum Cussac, provide in-depth analysis of global risks, here is your summary of the last 30 days. Including: Students kidnapped in Cameroon, Explosions in Mogadishu, Indian Soldiers Dead – Gun battle in Kashmir, Suicide attack in Yemen & Car bomb in Syria.

Global Risk Roundup January 2019

Our Global Risk partners, Drum Cussac, provide in-depth analysis of global risks via in-house experts, cutting edge technology and through a comprehensive global source network. Here is your summary of the incidents you need to know about from the last 30 days.