Venus Magazine
Address:P.O. Box 150
Hastings on Hudson, NY 10706
USA
Contact: Charlene Cothran, Editor.
Email Address:
Website: http://www.venusmagazine.com
Phone: (914)376-6161
Fax: (914)376-4441
Description of Publication:
Charlene Cothran, Editor. 60% freelance. Lifestyles magazine for People of African Decent In The Life. Welcomes new writers upon magazine's own discretion. Circ. 35K. 6 issues/yr. Pays 6 weeks after publication. Period between acceptance and publication varies. Buys all rights. Accepts some reprints. Responds 1 week. Sample for email request. Subscription $14.95; $29.95 outside U.S. Guidelines for email request.
Current Needs: Reporters, investigative journalism, entertainment writers, fashion & music industry experts, and writers with holistic and spiritual interest. Submit query.
welcomes new writers
Pay: Payment varies and is negotiable. Max. article length 2000 words.
Hints: Planning a Sports issue. Mistake: Not giving enough developed info about their story idea. If we can (get a) real feel for the article, [a sample opening paragraph with the query], we're more likely to use it.
Photos/Art: Prefer prints or 300 dpi, scanned 8x10. Pays $25 for photos by writer.
