Contribute to Quasar

Contribute to Quasar magazine

Why contribute?

Volunteering to contribute to Quasar, and the RQA is a great way to get involved without having to commit yourself long-term. The community is made from volunteers and without you the association couldn't continue in the way we do, advancing and sharing knowledge with both our members and the wider quality audience.

Some reasons to get involved with Quasar: Have you ever wanted to see your own ideas and words published in a magazine? Now you can, we are always looking for contributors - now or for future editions. Publishing an article or feature is a great way to feel proud of your expertise, ideas and experiences.

Explore topics that interest you and share them with the RQA community.

Establish yourself and/or your company whilst helping the community. If you wish to share your article after publication we can send you a pdf for you to share on your social/work network.

Writing an article can be a great way to switch off and focus on your wellness.

Increase confidence in your writing - if you have a series of articles you can create a portfolio for yourself.

Help the RQA community by spreading your knowledge - RQA members range from those new to the industry to those who have years of experience behind them, all in different fields.

What can I contribute?

ARTICLE The most common way to contribute to Quasar is to write a long-form article. Articles can be up to 3000 words and cover can be your opinion/experience of a particular topic, a case study or something more technical.

We welcome your ideas - the office are always here to help and support you. a specific topic. Articles

A DAY IN THE LIFE In this feature we want to explore individuals within the community and really get to know what their jobs involve on a day-to-day basis.

If you are interested, we can send through some example questions.

JOB ROLES We are looking for a range of roles to look at more in depth - almost like a job description, this feature will give readers an insight into different career paths within the industry.

VIEWPOINT Do you have a view on a certain piece of news, guidance or information out there? Write up to 1000 words and get your viewpoint across. Alternatively, if you have a counterpoint, we welcome replies, and these can be published in the following edition.

A BIT OF FUN A funny story in your day job (anonymously if needed), a crossword or game - if you have something you think readers will enjoy, let us know.

Get in touch The RQA office coordinates and puts together Quasar each quarter and we are always available to hear any ideas the RQA community may have and to liaise with potential contributors.

If you have read something which has sparked your interest please contact us at editor@therqa.com and Danielle will be able to give you more information on how to proceed.

Our large Volunteer Programme also feeds into Quasar, so if you a member of the programme, Katy (volunteering@therqa.com) from the office can help you with this. We also have roles within the programme for gathering and proofreading content for Quasar, as well as a host of other opportunities.

OR please complete this form - which will take all the details we need from you: https://therqa.typeform.com/to/tzeoWjn6 We can't wait to hear from you!