May 14, 2008

Paying Markets And Jobs For May 14th
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Air & Space Magazine, MRC 513 P.O. Box 37012, Capital Gallery, Suite 6001, Washington, D.C. 20013-7012. F(202)633-6085. Email editors - at - si.edu. Website http://www.airspacemag.com. Paul Hoversten, Executive Editor. "Air & Space/Smithsonian brings the experience of the National Air and Space Museum to a national audience of more than 200,000 with the best reporting and writing about the world of aerospace. A magazine for all who are curious about the great aerospace achievements of the past century and flight's exciting future, it was created to delight readers with a wealth of detail about their favorite hobby. In more than 20 years of publishing, the magazine has built a reputation for excellence in part by reflecting the grand scope of the Museum, encompassing every era of aviation and space exploration." 80-85% freelance. Welcomes new writers. Circ 220K. Bi-monthly. Pays on acceptance. Publishes ms up to 6 months after acceptance. Buys First North American serial rights for the magazine and website. Response time varies. "We typically run a proposal past senior staff, so it could take us a couple weeks to respond." Sample available at Barnes & Noble or Borders - look in the science magazine section. Subscription $26; $32 outside the U.S. To purchase an issue, write Air & Space/Smithsonian, mail preference service, P.O. Box 420113, Palm Coast, FL 32142-0113. Subscribe at their website. Guidelines online at http://www.airspacemag.com under "Contact Us" section at bottom of home page.
CURRENT NEEDS: "Original story ideas relating to aviation or space (past or present). In aviation, our stories may focus on general aviation, commercial, military, historic, or modern aircraft. Our writing style is narrative and we strive to keep it jargon-free." Payment varies. Shorter stories for departments may be $500, while longer features may be $2,000 for 500-3500 words. E-mail proposals to editors - at - si.edu.
PHOTOS/ART: "Writers may be asked for photo suggestions to accompany their stories, but they are not required to provide photos."
HINTS: "Most common mistake is not looking at the magazine before pitching a story. Shell out the $4.99 for an issue at your local Barnes & Noble or Borders. It'll give you some idea for our style (narrative) and our choice in subject matter. You'll also see the variety of departments and story lengths. Of course, you can always read the magazine for free on the web but you don't get all the pretty pictures that way. When you pitch a story idea, please be specific on what the story is about, and tell us what would make it unique for our audience. If it's already appeared elsewhere, we're not interested."

The Old Schoolhouse Magazine, P.O. Box 8426, Gray, TN 37615. P(888)718-HOME. F(888)718-4663. Email publisher - at - thehomeschoolmagazine.com. Website http://www.TheHomeschoolMagazine.com. Deborah Wuehler, Senior Editor, Donna Rees, General Editor. "The Old SchoolhouseÆ Magazine is the leading Christian homeschool publication worldwide. Our mission is to produce a high-quality, Biblically-based magazine that stands alone as a practical resource and introduces relevant products and services to the home educator. It is our goal to strengthen and support families spiritually and academically and challenge them to impact their world for Christ." 60% freelance. Welcomes new writers. Circ. 40K+. Quarterly. Pays upon publication. Period between acceptance and publication varies. Responds 4-6 weeks. Writers can call in for sample issue or view articles online. Subscription $25. Guidelines online at http://www.thehomeschoolmagazine.com/writersguidelines.php.
CURRENT NEEDS: "Research-type pieces showing homeschooling in a positive light. Stats and graphs helpful and will increase consideration. Also unit studies on various topics." Pay varies between $40 and $200 for 900-3000 words. Submit via email only - publisher - at - thehomeschoolmagazine.com. Submit via their online writer submission form (preferred) or by email.
PHOTOS/ART: "Email or FTP but only upon acceptance and further instructions from Editor." Cover photos pay between $40 and $250.
HINTS: "Many of our contributing authors are currently homeschooling their children, but it's a mistake to assume that personal experience with homeschooling is a prerequisite for writing for The Old SchoolhouseÆ Magazine. Our readers strive for excellence in their home education; if you have expertise that you can share, we'd love to hear it! Each issue of TOS focuses on different themes. The 2008 Summer issue will focus on special needs, and traditionally the Winter publication has a classical theme. We are looking for authors who have a passion about God, about homeschooling, about training children in wisdom, knowledge, and Godly character and want to share their ideas with others who share similar passions. Make sure your content is well researched, thorough, and accurate. Write to teach and encourage, not to impress, the readers. Don't underestimate the value of your contribution. We'd love to hear your ideas for future articles!

OUT OF THE BOXX, P.O. Box 2158,Daly City, CA 94017-2158. P/F(650)755-4827. Email outoftheboxx - at - earthlink.net. Website http://outoftheboxx.lookscool.com. Joy Miller, Editor. 6%-8% freelance. A publication for short humor writers. Welcomes new writers. Monthly. Pays on acceptance. Period between acceptance and publication varies. Buys one-time rights. Accepts reprints. Responds 1-2 months. Sample $3.50; $6 Canada/Other. Subscription $40; $55 Canada/Other. Guidelines online at http://outoftheboxx.freeservers.com/ootbgl.html, or by mail with SASE.
CURRENT NEEDS: "Short Humor Articles." Pays $25 flat fee for 500-5000 words. Submit cover letter, resume, clips, and query/manuscript (double spaced) by email or by mail with SASE.
PHOTOS/ART: "Illustration must tie-in with article." Publishes cartoons, too. Pays "extra $5 per illustration accepted."
HINTS: Common mistakes include "humor writers who don't pay attention to submission requirements, or fail to enclose their SASE and expect a reply."

SAIL, 98 North Washington Street, Boston, MA 02043. P(617)720-8600. F(617)723-0912. Email sailmail - at - sailmagazine.com. Website http://www.sailmagazine.com. "SAIL covers all aspects of sailing: cruising, racing, voyaging, chartering, learning; boats, sails, gear; technical and how-to aspects of the sport; personal experiences and reminiscences." 30% freelance. Welcomes new writers. Circ. 170K. Monthly. Pays upon publication. Period between acceptance and publication varies. Buys first North American and e-rights. Accepts reprints. Responds in about 6 weeks. Sample available online on - click on Subscribe or Subscribe Now to see a free sample issue. Subscription price varies; the cover price is $4.99. Guidelines online at http://www.sailmag.com/SAILinfo/WrPhGd.
CURRENT NEEDS: "It's best for would-be writers to read a copy or two of the magazine to see where they might fit in." Pay ranges from $50 for short items to a maximum of around $600 for the average feature. The maximum for most features is around 2000 words; shorter (Departments) articles range from 1000 (or less) to 1500, and the Under Sail section comprises numerous short bits. "Queries avoid disappointments (subject recently covered, no interest in subject, etc.). We do read unsolicited manuscripts, and prefer them to be emailed to sailmail - at - sailmagazine.com; if the material is mailed, an SASE is requested."
PHOTOS/ART: See specs on the website (link above). "We prefer high-res digitals (first), slides (second), prints (a distant third)."
HINTS: "Writers should familiarize themselves with the magazine and try to come up with stories or story ideas that would fit with the content. This isn't as narrow as it seems--we cast a wide net--but it certainly would exclude, say, powerboat subjects and subjects that are completely unrelated to sailing (and we do get them)."

Savannah Magazine, P.O. Box 1088, Savannah, GA 31402. P(912)652-0293. F(912)525-0611. Email linda.wittish - at - savannahnow.com. Website http://www.savannahmagazine.com. Linda Wittish, Editor. 95% freelance. "A regional lifestyles publication featuring the people and places that make coastal Georgia and South Carolina unique." Welcomes new writers. Circ. 14K. Bimonthly plus four special homes issues. Pays on publication. Publishes ms 2 months after acceptance. Buys first North American serial rights. Responds 3-4 weeks. Subscription $19.95. Guidelines by mail with SASE, and online at http://forums.writersweekly.com/viewtopic.php?p=59443.
CURRENT NEEDS: "We are particularly interested in profiles of local residents, general interest travel (within a day's drive of Savannah; weekend getaways), decorating/renovation articles, gardening, and Southern history (particularly Georgia and South Carolina)" Pays flat fee of $200-$450 for 750-2500 words. "Submit query letter via mail or email. No phone queries."
PHOTOS/ART: "Depends on nature of article; prefer digital images. If local, we have freelance photographers." Pays $100-$300 each.
HINTS: "Please DO NOT call to pitch stories."

theWAHMmagazine, 25680 Greenlawn, Taylor, MI 48180. Email info - at - thewahmmagazine.com. Website http://www.thewahmmagazine.com. Erika-Marie S. Geiss, Editor-in-Chief (receives submissions and makes decisions for all departments); Craig Pepin-Donat, Health and Fitness Editor (helps makes decisions about content for the Health and Fitness department). Other editorial staff however may help determine acceptance and placement of submissions within the whole magazine. "TheWAHMmagazine is the first and only digital magazine for work-at-home parents. Our goal is to provide parents who work at home or anyone considering becoming a work-at-home parent with the information they want and need about the whole enchilada of the work-at-home parenting lifestyle, including business issues, parenting, health and fitness, personal time, relationships and more. Started by a work-at-home mom and staffed primarily by work-at-home parents, *theWAHMmagazine* is a bi-monthly digital magazine for moms, dads and parents-to-be in any industry who freelance, telecommute, run their own businesses, or work at home as part of a larger home-based business company. It's also geared for the work-at-home-parents who've come before usóthe veterans *and* retirees." 75% freelance. Welcomes new writers. Circ. 100 subscribers and growing. Bi-monthly. Pays 60 days after publication. Buys First North American electronic serial rights. Accepts reprints. Responds within 3 weeks. For a sample email info - at - thewahmmagazine.com with "writer's sample issue request" in the subject line of the e-mail. Subscription $24. Guidelines are available online at http://www.thewahmmagazine.com/Submission_Guidelines.html.
CURRENT NEEDS: "While we are seeking articles for all of our departments, we really need articles for the My Time--Relaxation and Rejuvenation and the Health and Fitness departments. We also like to see new angles, new approaches to work-at-home and work-at-home parenting issues." Pay ranges from $35.00 (US) for reprints and $50.00 to $350 for all other articles of 1000-3000 words. "Queries and manuscripts should be sent within the body of an e-mail. We only take electronic submissions. Submissions should still follow standard submission etiquette--cover letters are encouraged. Articles should include the author's coordinates at the top of the submission; title and word count of the body and any sidebars. A short bio should follow the article or final sidebar if sidebars are included. Queries should include clips or point us to where we can view clips."
PHOTOS/ART: "Photos/art must be camera ready. Pay depends upon the number of photos and experience. Usually, if they are part of an article, the photos will be included in considering the final fee paid to a writer. Submitting photos/art with an article does not guarantee their use, however. All photos and art must include a credit line. If the photographer is someone other than the writer, proof of rights/permission for use must be shown."
HINTS: "A common mistake is not looking at the editorial calendar before pitching us. It's not a good idea to pitch a piece to us that is about the exact same thing that appeared in the previous issue. If a writer wants to pitch something similar, re-work it so that it could fit into another issue. We don't want to see the same articles that appear around the Internet about working from home or about writing. While we welcome articles about writing, we're not just about the profession of writing. Also, while we do take reprints, we select carefully so that we do not just become a venue for article mills and evergreens. (The occasional evergreen is okay, but only if there can be a fresh take on the subject.) For new, we will be starting to add interactive/functional media to the pages of the magazine beyond podcasts in the Health and Fitness department. For short video articles, we would also want to see an accompanying transcript of the video and a synopsis. More about this will be posted at on our Web site and blog as we draw closer to being ready to offer this option."

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