Dialogue begins a new line and is indented. The first time a person is quoted their full name will be used, after that surname or first name only. Paragraphs are indented without line spaces between. Numbers below 10 are in words, above 10 are in figures. Abbreviations such as etc, i.e., e.g. and nb are avoided.
Spelling is British.
Suggested titles and subheadings should be provided. Potential illustrations should be suggested. Where possible writers should have first hand experience of life overseas so that they can empathise with the readers. It is very important to us that you write the length specified at the time you are commissioned. We can only fit about 800 words maximum on a single page, if we are to have a photograph, 700-750 is perfect.