Seldom Asked Questions
▸ What is ARETĒ?
ARETĒ is a magazine about building a life that can carry weight. We publish feature essays, interviews, practical guides, reviews, and columns that turn ideals into action.
▸ How often do you publish?
Print: four issues per year (seasonal).
Online: rolling releases—one feature, one interview, one column, and one review each month between print drops.
▸ What do you publish?
- Features: long-form essays and profiles that test an idea against real work.
- Interviews: tradesmen, athletes, veterans, builders—people with results.
- Practical Guides: training, tools, finance, law, and mindset—usable the same week.
- Reviews: books and gear built for use, not display.
- Columns: recurring voices on standards, accountability, and craft.
▸ What does it look like?
Stoic, industrial design: bold slab headings, clean body type, black/steel palette with a single accent per issue. Respectful visuals. Strong grids. Words do the lifting.
▸ Can I pitch a story or be a guest?
Yes. Send a concise pitch with the problem, the lesson, and proof. For interviews, share why your experience translates into something useful for readers and listeners.
Email: eric@archonadvising.com. You can also nominate someone who fits.
▸ How do I subscribe?
Join the list for print release dates and new online articles. When print subscriptions open, you’ll get the first shot.
▸ Editorial standards
Plain language. Evidence over image. No objectification. We measure against virtues and real outcomes. If a piece doesn’t help readers act, it doesn’t run.
▸ Legal and privacy
Policies live here.