Onion World
Address: 417 North 20th Avenue
Yakima, WA 98942
USA
Contact: Carrie Kennington, Editor; Brent Clement, Managing Editor.
Email Address:
Website: http://www.onionworld.com
Phone: (509)248-2452x105
Fax: (509)248-4056
Description of Publication:25%-50% freelance. Onion World is directed at onion growers, packers and shippers in the United States and Canada. Content focuses on production and marketing information specific to those involved in the commercial onion industry. Most stories purchased are of growers, packers and shippers and what they are doing to be more profitable. Welcomes new writers. Circ: 5.7K. 8 issues/yr. Pays on publication. Publishes ms 1 month after acceptance. Buys first rights. No payment for reprints. Email responses are immediate. Sample by mail with SASE. Subscription $15; $27 Canada; $45 outside N.A. Guidelines by email request.
Current Needs: More feature stories on those involved in the New York, Michigan and Colorado onion production areas. Submit by email.
welcomes new writers
Pay: Pays $5 per column inch; photos required as part of the contract; call for specifics. 1250 word max.
Hints: Common mistake: Ignorance of onion production and marketing.
Photos/Art: Noted above. Considered part of the assignment; no additional reimbursement other than for developing. Cover shots extra.