June 16, 2004
Paying Markets and Freelance Jobs For June 16th
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PAYING MARKETS
These are NOT recycled guidelines. WritersWeekly.com only features original market listings, received from and approved by the editors at each publication.
Conversely, San Francisco, CA. (We have deleted their address because this publication only accepts submissions via email.) Email: query (at) conversely.com. Website: http://www.conversely.com. Alejandro Gutierrez, Editor. 90% freelance. "Online magazine focused on relationships between women and men. We publish non-fiction first-person essays and memoirs as well as short fiction." Welcomes new writers. Four issues/yr. Pays 30 days after publication. Publishes ms 2 – 3 months after acceptance. Buys 90-day exclusive electronic rights, one-time non-exclusive print anthology rights. Does not accept reprints. Simultaneous submissions are permitted. Sample online. Subscription free online. Guidelines online at http://www.conversely.com/Masth/submi.shtml. "We only respond to e-mail queries."
CURRENT NEEDS: "Our neediest category is first-person essays (for our Antidote section). We get much more fiction that we can handle." Pays $50 - $200 per article for fiction of 500 – 3000 words and non-fiction of 500 - 2000 words. Submit only per their online instructions at http://www.conversely.com/Masth/online.shtml.
PHOTOS/ART: "We publish abstract artwork from a new artist every few months, but we don't pay for art. We also consider photography. If interested, send email with attached jpg files (or link to your website) to writers (at) conversely.com.
HINTS: "As usual, please read the guidelines and publication (it's online, so it's easy) before submitting. We don't take anything too sappy, or any how-to's, or anything that preaches to readers or summarizes the opinions of 'experts.' We value personal viewpoints and experiences above all. We look for thoughtful, witty writing. We stay away from clichéd and overused topics like 'men are from mars...', 'online dating', quizzes and checklists, and so on. We can't read samples, and we can only assign articles to writers who have worked with us previously."
Eggplant Literary Productions Library, 135 Shady Lane, Bolingbrook, IL 60440 (do not submit by mail). Email: submissions (at) eggplant-productions.com. Website: http://www.eggplant-productions.com/library. Raechel Henderson Moon, Editor. 100% freelance. "While technophiles have been waiting for their virtual library of Everything Known to Humanity to become available at the press of a button, ELP has created the first virtual library of Books that Have Never Existed. Roam the stacks, pull a book from the shelves, and use the computer look up system, but make sure you bring a skein of thread with you before you venture off into the darker corners of the Library." Welcomes new writers. Circ. not provided. Weekly. Pays on acceptance. Publishes ms 2-4 months after acceptance. Buys First World Electronic English-language Rights. No reprints. Responds 1-2 months. Samples at website. Subscription free. Guidelines online at http://www.eggplant-productions.com/library/guidelines.asp.
CURRENT NEEDS: "Anything and everything. The Library does not have any genre preferences." Pays flat fee of $10 for 300 words. Submit query or complete ms by email.
PHOTOS/ART: N/A
HINTS: "Take some time to read the guidelines. The ELP Library has a very specific frame and the excerpts should fit into the frame. For example: while I am looking for poetry it should fit within the frame (i.e. be obviously an excerpt from a book that has never existed). Writers should not just submit five poems as they would with other poetry markets. If writers have questions, please write and ask."
EPregnancy, Majestic Media, 5742 West Harold Gatty Drive, Suite 113, Salt Lake City, UT 84116. Email general information and queries: editorial (at) mjstc.net. Misty Bott, Managing Editor. 80% freelance. "We are the leading resource for parents who are in all stages of pregnancy. We provide information, support, and resources for planning a pregnancy through the first year of baby's life. We pride ourselves on publishing articles from a variety of viewpoints, and our feedback tells us that dads also enjoy reading the magazine. We are always looking for articles from the male perspective, and also welcome articles that include information for grandparents and other family members." Welcomes new writers who submit a professional query and follow our guidelines. Circ 350K. Monthly with a combined Dec/Jan issue. Pays 30 days after publication. Publishes ms within 1 year of acceptance. Buys First N.A. serial rights with reprints for additional fee. No reprints. Responds in 6 weeks. Sample on newsstands. Subscription $9 for 9 issues. Guidelines by email request.
CURRENT NEEDS: "We are an international monthly print publication, focused on conception, pregnancy, postpartum, and baby's first year. If you want to write for us, please study a couple of back issues before querying. We get many queries that are far too general. We need articles on fertility, preconception, fitness, nutrition, health and wellness, baby names, fun/humor, fatherhood, preparing for birth, birth stories, motherhood, activities for babies, nursery design, newborn care, newborn health and wellness, infant feeding, taking care of mom and/or dad, technology and family life." Pays $0.10 to $0.25 per word for 750 - 1500 word features and flat fee of $50 - $75 for 50 - 250 front of the book pieces. Submit queries only.
PHOTOS/ART: N/A.
HINTS: "Please include in your query information on the experts you plan to use, what additional resources are available, and give us a good idea of the style and focus of your proposed article. We work on assignment only; please do not send us unsolicited manuscripts. We also accept first-person birth stories, however, writers are not paid for birth story submissions. We do not accept fiction or poetry. We have an ongoing need for short notes and front-of-the-book submissions; these pay $50 - $75 each, and average from 50 - 250 words, depending on length and subject. Please include expert/source information. We require a signed contract and invoice. We prefer email queries."
Fine Tool Journal, 27 Fickett Road, Pownal, ME 04069. P(207)688-4962. F(207)688-4831. Email: ceb (at) finetoolj.com. Website: http://www.finetoolj.com. Clarence Blanchard, President. 50% freelance. "A magazine for hand tools collectors and users." Occasionally works with new writers. Circ. 2500. Quarterly. Pays on publication. Publishes ms 3-6 months after acceptance. Buys 1st U.S. rights. Rarely accepts reprints. Responds 2-4 months. Sample $5. Subscription $29; $38 Canada; $53 other. Guidelines by mail or email.
CURRENT NEEDS: "Articles on tool history or use. Hand tools only!!" Pays flat fee of $50-$200 for 400-2000 words. Submit query or complete ms, bio, and cover letter by mail with SASE.
PHOTOS/ART: Payment included with article pay.
HINTS: "The easiest way to get published in the Journal is to have a personal experience of know someone who can supply the detailed information we require. We are seeking articles that go deeper than general interest and that knowledge requires experience and/or research."
Florida Realtor Magazine, 7025 Augusta National Drive, Orlando, FL 32822. P(407)438-1400. F(407)438-1411. Email: FLRealtor (at) far.org. Website: http://www.floridarealtormagazine.com. Tracey C. Lawton, Editor in Chief. 40% freelance. "We are a statewide business publication targeted to Florida real estate salespeople and brokers. Our articles provide marketing tips, legal advice, trend information and helpful suggestions for boosting business." Welcomes new writers. Circ 100K. 11 issues/yr. Pays on acceptance for 1st time. Publishes ms 2 - 6 months after acceptance. Rights purchased vary depending in topic. Occasionally accepts reprints. Responds one month. Sample for e-mail or phone request to Tracey Lawton or Gina Wittenhagen (GinaW (at) far.org). Subscription $15; $41 overseas. Guidelines by e-mail.
CURRENT NEEDS: "How are Realtors promoting themselves? We also want to hear about business trends and new ways sell more." Pays flat fee of $300-$700 for 1200-1500 words. Submit query by email.
PHOTOS/ART: N/A
HINTS: Common mistake is "not having an angle that pertains to our magazine's primary audience. Be specific about real estate salespeople and brokers and what affects their businesses."
Golf Journeys, 14 Skyview Lane, Thorndale, PA 19372. P(610)384-8531. F(610)384-4534. Email: Vance (at) GolfJourneysVIP.com. Website: http://www.GolfJourneysVIP.com. Vance Diezel, Publisher. 75% freelance. "Golf Journeys is a local golf magazine published in Philadelphia with plans to expand across the country in other markets. The articles range from local course reviews, teaching tips, product reviews, human interest stories, and tournament coverage as well as travel pieces in each issue." Welcomes new writers. Circ. 50K. 5 issues/year. Pays on publication. Publishes ms approx. 1 month after acceptance. Buys all rights. Accepts reprints. Responds 1 week. Sample for email request. Subscription $12; $35 outside the US. Guidelines by email.
CURRENT NEEDS: "New destination articles." Pays $500-$1000 plus travel expenses. Articles run 500-3000 words. Submit query by email.
PHOTOS/ART: "Must have photos (300 dpi) or better or have them sent from the destination. All photos are included in the cost of the article."
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