Frequently Asked Questions

About The Table Read

Q: What is The Table Read Magazine?

A: The Table Read Magazine is an online publication dedicated to celebrating and promoting arts, entertainment, and creativity. We showcase writers, artists, filmmakers, actors, creatives, and small businesses through written interviews, press releases, and guest articles.

Q: Who created The Table Read Magazine?

A: The Table Read is a subsidiary of Siren Stories, an independent entertainment company, and is run by JJ Barnes, co-founder of Siren Stories.

Q: When did The Table Read launch, and why are there older articles on the site?

A: We officially launched in June 2021. When we launched, we migrated JJ Barnes’ earlier writing advice articles from her personal blog. These pieces remain available to support and inspire aspiring writers alongside our ongoing content.

Submissions & Features

Q: Who can feature on The Table Read?

A: We feature individuals and businesses working in the arts, entertainment, and creative industries. If your work relates to creativity, there is a place for you here through written interviews, press releases, or guest articles.

Q: How do you conduct interviews?

A: All interviews are conducted in writing. We do not offer phone, Zoom, or in-person interviews. This approach allows us to feature more people, maintain accurate records, seamlessly include international contributors, and work flexibly around our team’s schedule.

Q: How are articles presented and edited?

A: All content follows The Table Read’s standard house style. We lightly edit submissions for clarity and formatting while preserving your original voice. Every article includes a custom graphic header image, and we are happy to include relevant links to your website, social media, or products.

Q: Is any content banned or restricted?

A: We review each submission individually. The only content we will never feature or link to is pornography, adult material, or explicit pages. Occasionally, pieces may also be declined if they do not align with the overall tone and values of the magazine.

Q: How do you promote published contributors?

A: Every published piece is promoted across our active social media channels, including Facebook, X/Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and LinkedIn.

Free vs. Priority Posting

Q: How long does it take for a free submission to be published?

A: We operate a fair, first-come, first-served queue for free submissions. Due to high demand, there is typically a waiting period of several weeks to a few months for standard publication, depending on our current queue and workload.

Q: What is your Priority Posting service?

A: For creators who need guaranteed speed or want to sync up with a specific campaign or release date, we offer an affordable fast-track option:

• £20 – Same-Day / Next-Day Posting (or pick a specific calendar date in advance).
• £10 – Same-Week Posting (or pick a specific target week in advance).

Q: How do I use Priority Posting?

A: Simply purchase your preferred option, then email your content, photos, links, and proof of purchase (along with any specific dates/weeks you want to target) directly to premium@thetableread.co.uk. (Note: Priority Posting is entirely optional and never impacts our commitment to free submissions.)

Operations & Support

Q: How does The Table Read make money?

A: Alongside our Priority Posting service, we generate revenue through on-site advertising and a voluntary tip jar. Tips from satisfied contributors are always deeply appreciated, but they are never required.

Q: Can I edit or remove my article later?

A: Yes. You can request updates to wording or graphics, or ask to have your article removed entirely if your circumstances change. While we accommodate all reasonable requests, please allow some time for processing based on our workload.