Seattle Magazine
Address:423 Third Avenue W.
Seattle, WA 98119
USA
Contact: Rachel Hart, Editor; Virginia M. Smyth, Managing Editor; Chris Clayton, Assistant Editor (all arts, culture, and community events).
Email Address:
Website: http://www.seattlemag.com/
Phone: (206)284-1750
Fax: (206)284-2550
Description of Publication:
75% freelance. The editorial mission of Seattle Magazine is to help people to live better in their city. Whether it's through a fun and informative service piece about the Best Doctors or an investigative political story that breaks down an issue for understanding, the piece must enrich the lives of our readers and give them useful, practical information about our city. The Seattle Magazine editorial style must be bright, lively and utilitarian wherever possible. Pieces should provide insight into the subject that goes beyond the obvious, beyond what the dailies and weeklies are saying, and provide insider information the reader couldn't find elsewhere. We cover food, arts, people, politics, news, business, shopping--all aspects of city living. Welcomes new writers. great ideas and clips. Circ 40K. 12 issues/yr. starting in January, 2005. Pays 30-60 days after acceptance. Publishes ms 2-6 months after acceptance. Buys exclusive, periodical reproductions and distribution rights of 60 days from publication. Occasionally accepts reprints. Responds 2-6 months. Sample by phone or email. Subscription $18.95; $28.95 Canada; $38.95 other. Guidelines online at http://www.seattlemag.com/writers.asp
Current Needs: Experience and good writing skills. Knowing which stories are appropriate for our magazine. Local expertise. Submit query letter and clips by mail with SASE.
welcomes new writers
Pay: Pays about $0.25/word for articles of 100-2000 words.
Hints: Mistakes: many writers pitch us travel stories on Mexico or Australia--Not relevant to the local market. People can read about that and get better info from travel and leisure publications. We want regional travel stories.
Photos/Art: Requires slides or 2 1/4 film preferred. Pay varies.
