Article Guidelines

The Lube editorial team is always looking for contributors to provide well-balanced exclusive original articles on subjects relevant to the industry.  Please see the editorial schedule for a list of forthcoming features.

As well as articles and features, the following regular sections are published in Lube magazine and offer the opportunity to submit copy under specific sections and with varying word count.

Lube Magazine SectionDescriptionWord Count (approximate)Image
Main featureA bespoke informative article on specified feature.1,000 - 1,500 words, rounded to the nearest 250 words for pagination.Hi-Resolution graphic, images, infographics to be included of not less than 300dpi or Vectorgraphics.
Supporting featureA bespoke informative article on a specified feature.500 - 1,000 words, rounded to the nearest 250 words for pagination.Hi-Resolution graphic, images, infographics to be included of not less than 300dpi or Vectorgraphics.
Lube TechTechnical piece making up the centre-fold of Lube magazine. A technical problem is resolved – question posed and solution offered. To be non-promotional.2000-3000 words, rounded to the nearest 250 words for pagination. Hi-Resolution graphic, images, infographics to be included of not less than 300dpi or Vectorgraphics.
Industry NewsOpportunity to submit short piece of company, product, personnel information.250 words max.Hi-Resolution graphic, images, infographics to be included of not less than 300dpi or Vectorgraphics.
Generally logos or photographs required for Industry News rather than technical illustration.
Professional DevelopmentArticle about training schemes, professional development programmes offered by a company or a viewpoint on this subject.550 wordsPreferable but not essential.
Local ReportA report on a particular country or region550 wordsNo image required

Please submit copy, preferably an MS-Word document attached to an email to editor@ukla.org.uk

Copyright of articles/features published in Lube magazine passes to the UKLA, unless the author has agreed prior arrangements with the editor of Lube magazine. PDF copies of articles can be provided but are charged for. These have to be cross referenced to appearing in Lube magazine.

PLEASE BE AWARE: Lube Magazine is distributed to subscribers on the first week of every second month (Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct, Dec). If you wish to receive the issue containing your article, please ensure that you are subscribed to Lube Magazine at least two weeks in advance of publication date!