Submit a News Story - Federation News Service

Eager to keep the galaxy informed about the latest developments across the Federation? The Federation News Service invites you to submit your stories—whether it’s a one-time contribution or a regular feature, your voice can help bring the future to life.

This creative outlet is perfect for simmers, role players, and fan fiction writers looking to expand the prime Trek universe. Dive into the dynamic world of 25th-century life: cover the triumphs and rivalries of Federation sports, explore the hottest new holonovels captivating imaginations, or shed light on groundbreaking scientific discoveries and political intrigue.

Whether you’re crafting cultural insights, breaking news, or personal stories from the farthest reaches of the galaxy, your work will help shape the Federation’s vibrant and ever-evolving narrative. Join us and leave your mark on the stories of tomorrow!

Important Points to Keep in Mind
- Our overall setting and timeframe is the "prime" Trek universe, post-Deep Space Nine/Voyager/Nemesis, in the year 2399 (377 years from today).
- The FNS is an "in character" platform. Stories about actual Star Trek production news or any other "real world" submissions are not published.
- The aim of our site is to showcase "typical" news stories occuring across the Federation and the known Star Trek galaxy that the average Federation citizen might read in his or her daily life. Stories involving the destruction of the Federation, a civil war, and other massively altering events are unlikely to be published.
- You are always encouraged to submit a story for consideration, but the FNS Editorial Board has final approval about what we publish to the site.
- If there are any editorial changes we wish to make or suggest to you, we will contact you to work together on a mutually agreeable revision. We will only publish a revised version of your story after receiving your approval. You can always withdraw your submission.
- While we are a Star Trek fan endeavor, we avoid using as much as possible explicit registered trademarks of CBS Studios Inc., whom we recognize as the sole owners of Star Trek and all related marks. Thus, we will not publish stories featuring the main characters from any of the series or movies. Remember, it's a big galaxy out there. We encourage you to show readers what else is going on in the Federation beyond what we see in the series and movies.
- We will not publish any submissions that are sexually explicit, excessively violent, or otherwise inappropriate or obscene as deemed by the FNS Editorial Board. We will not publish any material we deem to promote hate, intolerance, violence, or bigotry based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, religion, philosophy, or creed.
- If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask us. We look forward to reading your submission!
Before you can continue, you must read and understand the site Terms of Service and Conditions of Use. Your submission will be licensed under a Creative Commons license.
Content licensing*
- I have read, and I agree with, the terms.

Your News Story
Story Headline*

Make it a very brief, attention-grabbing summary (something you'd see on a Twitter announcement that'd make you want to click to read more).

Example:
Romulans extend invitation to Federation President Bacco for state visit
Story Introduction*

Add a location marker and a single introductory sentence in the following format:

MAIN LOCATION OF EVENTS — One introductory sentence that summarizes the entire article.

Example:
RATOR III — The new Imperial Senate of the Romulan Star Empire has invited Federation President Bacco to give an address before the legislative body in what would be an historic occasion.
Story Body*
Write your story. You don't need to rewrite the introductory sentence. Put a quote from someone somewhere in the rest of your article.

Full Article Example: Romulans extend invitation to Federation President Bacco for state visit
Story Image
Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, gif.
If you have an image for your story, feel free to upload it.
Post Category*
Select a category for your story.
Your Contact Information
Journalist's Name*
Enter the name you wish to appear as the author of your story.
Email*

We'll need this to contact you if any issues arise with your submission. We won't contact you otherwise, we promise!
Would you like to receive updates about FNS?
- Yes
- No
Very low volume.
Website

If you add a website URL, we will include it in the footer of your story. Totally optional.
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Important Points to Keep in Mind

Your News Story

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