Paying Markets And Jobs For March 17th

March 17, 2010

Paying Markets And Jobs For March 17th
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PAYING MARKETS

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American Artist, Drawing Magazine, Watercolor Magazine, and Workshop Magazine, 29 W. 46th St., 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10036. P(646)841-0050. F(212)382-1849. Email: mail-at-artistdaily.com. Website: http://www.artistdaily.com. M. Stephen Doherty, Editor-in-Chief. "Art instruction for working representational artists and profiles of current and historical representational artists." 20% freelance. Welcomes new writers. American Artist is monthly. Watercolor, Drawing, and Workshop magazines are quarterly. Pays on publication. Publishes ms 4-6 months after acceptance. Buys all rights. No reprints. Responds 2-3 months. Subscriptions: American Artist - 5.99 US, 6.99 Canada; Quarterlies - 8.99 US; 10.99 Canada. Guidelines by email.
CURRENT NEEDS: "Instructional articles about working representational artists." Pays approximately $500 for 1600 words. Submit query by email or complete ms plus digital images of artwork on a CD.
PHOTOS/ART: "Images on a CD of artists' paintings or drawings."

Corporate Board Member, 475 Park Ave South 19th floor, New York, NY10016. P(212)686 1805 Ex 16. Email: cleinster-at-boardmember.com. Website: http://www.boardmember.com. Colin Leinster, Editor. "Covers governance issues, i.e. everything to do with boards of directors and how they do their jobs." 100% freelance. Welcomes new writers. Circ. 55K. Quarterly. Pays on acceptance. Publishes ms 2-3 months after acceptance. Buys all rights. No reprints. Responds within 1 week. Sample copy available by request. Guidelines by email.
CURRENT NEEDS: "Story ideas. Not interested in clips." Pays $1.50/word for 650-2500 words. "Email a suggestion or, better, email a request for writer guidelines."
PHOTOS/ART: N/A.
HINTS: Common mistake is writers who "haven't read the magazine and don't know what we do or what we've done."

DOG FANCY, P.O. Box 6050, Mission Viejo, CA 92690-6050. Email: barkback@dogfancy.com. Website: http://www.dogfancy.com. "Magazine for men and women of all ages interested in all phases of dog ownership. Estab. 1970." 95% freelance. Welcomes new writers. Circ. 250k. Monthly. Pays upon publication. Publishes ms an average of 6 months after acceptance. Buys first North American serial rights; nonexclusive electronic and other rights. No reprints. Responds in 2 months. Sample $5.50. Subscription $13; $25 outside the U.S. Guidelines online at http://www.dogchannel.com/dog-magazines/dogfancy/submission_guidelines.aspx.
CURRENT NEEDS: "Nonfiction Needs - health/care/lifestyle actors. Note: No stories written from a dog's point of view." Pays $0.40/word for 800-1200 words. Buys 80; 10 or fewer from new writers. "Columns/Departments - Newshound, Living With Dogs, Sports & Exercise briefs." Pays $0.40/word for 500 words. Submit query by e-mail.
PHOTOS/ART: "State availability of photos. Reviews transparencies, slides." Offers no additional payment for photos accepted with ms.
HINTS: "We're looking for the unique experience that enhances the dog/owner relationship. Medical articles are assigned to veterinarians. Note that we write for a lay audience (nontechnical), but we do assume a certain level of intelligence. Read the magazine before making a pitch. Make sure your query is clear, concise, and relevant."

Early American Life, 16759 West Park Circle Drive, Chagrin Falls, OH 44023. P(440)543-8566. Email: queries-at-firelandsmedia.com. Website: http://www.earlyamericanlife.com. Jeanmarie Andrews, Executive Editor. "EAL is the authority on early American decor and style. It features the architecture, antiques, crafts, history and lore of America from Jamestown (1607) to the beginning of the industrial age (1840)." 70% freelance. Welcomes new writers. Circ. 100K. Published 7 times a year. Pays on acceptance. Publishes ms 6-12 months after acceptance. Buysexclusive rights while magazine is on the newsstand; nonexclusive thereafter. Response time varies from days to months, "depending on topic and the review of our editorial board." Contact the circulation department for a sample copy - $4.99; $5.99 Christmas. Subscription $23. Additional postage and handling for foreign subscriptions. Guidelines online at http://www.ealonline.com/editorial/guidlines.php.
CURRENT NEEDS: "Read the magazine. We look for stories regarding historic homes and decorating, antiques, crafts, and general history. Pay depends on the quality. First time writers can expect $500; experienced writers more. Our articles generally run about 2500 words. We accept unsolicited manuscripts. Include SASE for return. A vita is helpful but not required."
PHOTOS/ART: "Our magazine is very visual so art is important. We have high standards and have won awards for our photography and writing. Author should provide a source for illustrative materials. We hire professional photographers at their negotiated day rate. We rarely find authors' photos that meet our standards."
HINTS: "Read the magazine before making an inquiry. We serve a specialized, niche market. We have high standards for writing quality and accuracy. We often vet articles to experts. We aim for variety, so if you see us run a story about blacksmithing (for example) we likely will not run another blacksmithing story for years."

FIDO Friendly magazine, P.O. Box 160, Marsing, ID 83639. Website: http://www.fidofriendly.com. Susan Sims, Publisher. "FIDO Friendly is a niche publication and the only magazine dedicated to the Travel & Lifestyle of man's best friend. Each bimonthly issue includes hotel and destination reviews along with health & wellness topics, pet training advice and the latest fashion trends for Fido." 90% freelance. Welcomes new writers. Circ. 45K. Bimonthly. Pays on publication. Period between acceptance and publication varies. Buys first rights. Accepts reprints. Responds 1-2 weeks. Sample available at Borders, Barnes & Noble or phone fulfillment house to order: 888-881-5861. Subscription $19.95. Guidelines are provided after acceptance of query.
CURRENT NEEDS: "Upbeat dog interest stories." Pays $0.10/word. Email query.
PHOTOS/ART: "Provide when possible." No additional payment.
HINTS: "Please have a clear idea of what you would like to write for FIDO Friendly. It helps to be familiar with the publication and peruse an issue before submitting a query."

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