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Opensource.com Editorial Calendar

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Writing Topics & Ideas

Would you like to write for us?

Read our A to Z list of writing ideas for stories, tutorials, and opinion pieces. From personal open source and Linux experiences, to more technical tutorials on everything from the command line to open hardware, Opensource.com editors want to know about your article ideas.

To submit your idea or draft for review, contact us. 

To learn more about our style guide and other guidelines check out our resources for contributors.

Series & Themes

Month Series & Themes Schedule
September 2017

Machine learning, artificial intelligence, and deep learning

Are you using open source tools in machine learning, artificial intelligence, or deep learning projects?
We want to hear more about how you're using TensorFlow, DSSTNE, Apache MXNet, and other
open source projects and tools.  Send story ideas to open@opensource.com or using our webform

Proposals due: August 29

Drafts due: September 11
October 2017

Big data/HPC/Supercomputing
Article ideas:

How are big data projects using open source tools?
X open source big data tools to do Y
Tell us about the research you're doing with the help of a Linux supercomputer
Other ideas? Let's see them! Send story ideas to open@opensource.com or use our webform

Proposals due: September 11

Drafts due: October 2
November 2017

Open Source Yearbook
Article ideas:

What were the highlights of your open source project this year? What open source resolutions do
you have for 2018? See our 2016 yearbook for story ideas.
Other ideas? Let's see them! Send story ideas to open@opensource.com or use our webform

Proposals due: October 2

Drafts due: October 16
December 2017

Best of Opensource.com
Check out last year's series.

Collected by staff.

 

Community Columns

Doc Dish

A column dedicated to documentation, including best practices, case studies, open source projects that need documentation contributions, events, tools, and tips.

 Send us your story idea

My Linux Story

A community column with stories about how people got started on their Linux journeys.

 Send us your story idea

My Open Source Story

Do you have an open source story to share? Tell us about your favorite open source tool, your involvement in an open source project, or how your organization uses open source solutions.

 Send us your story idea

Columnists

Multimedia Makers

Every month Seth Kenlon, in partnership with slackermedia.info and gnuworldorder.info, shares tutorials and tips on creating multimedia with Linux and its vast creative toolkit.

Nooks and Crannies

D. Ruth Holloway's Nooks and Crannies column explores open source projects that you might not have heard of.

Open Art

Jason van Gumster keeps us up-to-date on the latest open source tools and tricks for creating art.

Open Music

Chris Hermansen shares ideas on how to enjoy music in an open environment, how to tinker with music using open source tools, and much more.

Opening Up Education

Don Watkins examines how educators and students can utilize Linux, open source hardware and software, and open educational resources in the classroom.

The Queue

Welcome to our Q&A with LinuxQuestions.org founder Jeremy Garcia. Submit your question.

Raspberry Pi

Ben Nuttall, community manager for the Raspberry Pi Foundation, shares news and stories from the world of tiny computing.

Six Degrees

Every month Jono Bacon, leading community manager, shares thoughts and perspectives on the culture, communities, and trends in open source.
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