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June 20, 2012
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NAILPRO, 7628 Densmore Ave., Van Nuys, CA 91406. P(818)782-7328. F(818)782-7450. Email: syaggy-at-creativeage.com. Website: http://www.nailpro.com. Stephanie Yaggy, Executive Editor. 25% freelance. A trade publication for salon owners and nail professionals. Welcomes new writers. Circ. 60K. Monthly. Pays 30 days after receipt of article. Publishes ms approx. 3 months after acceptance. Buys "exclusive first North American serial rights for use in print, online and digital editions of NAILPRO; non-exclusive rights for use in print, online and digital editions of other Creative Age Publications; non-exclusive rights to use and re-use the work in advertising and promotion of our publications and non-exclusive rights to license the use and re-use of the work by our licensees and franchises." No reprints. Response time varies. Sample issue can be purchased online, or call Subscription Services at (800)442.5667. Subscription $19.95; $35 Mexico/Canada; $60 other. Guidelines not available.
CURRENT NEEDS: Queries. Pays $450 for feature length articles; $350 for columns. Word counts run 1200-1500. Submit "query, writing samples and bio via email."
PHOTOS/ART: N/A
HINTS: "Our audience is made up of salon owners and nail professionals; know your audience before pitching a story."
Nevada Magazine, 401 N Carson St, Carson City, NV 89701. P(775)687-5416. Email: editor-at-nevadamagazine.com. Website: http://www.nevadamagazine.com. Matthew B. Brown, Editor. "Nevada's official tourism publication." 25% freelance. Welcomes new writers. Circ. 20K. Bimonthly. Pays on publication. Publishes ms 3-6 months after acceptance. Buys first NA rights. Rarely accepts reprints. Responds 1-4 weeks. Sample copy available at http://issuu.com/nevadamagazine. Subscription $19.95, $29.95 outside the U.S. Guidelines online here.
CURRENT NEEDS: "Exceptional travel stories that go beyond the journalism norm." Pays $250 flat rate, or $0.25-$0.35/word for 500-1500 words. Submit query by email.
PHOTOS/ART: "Submit low-res initially via email to tony@nevadamagazine.com." Pays $250/cover, $250/full spread, $175/full page.
HINTS: "Nevada topics only, and please be familiar with the publication before making your pitch."
OCEAN Magazine, P.O. Box 84, Rodanthe, NC 27968. P(252)256-2296. Email: diane-at-OceanMagazine.org. Website: http://www.OceanMagazine.org. Diane Buccheri, Editor. "OCEAN is a nature magazine about the ocean. OCEAN Magazine publishes articles and stories, essays, poems, and photography to celebrate and protect the ocean." 100% freelance. Welcomes new writers. Circ. 40K. Quarterly. Pays on publication. Publishes ms 3-12 months after acceptance. Buys first rights. No reprints. Responds within three weeks. Subscription $34. Guidelines online here.
CURRENT NEEDS: "Good quality writing with depth." Pays $35-$150 for up to 2000 words. Submit query by email.
PHOTOS/ART: "Photos only. 300dpi, large sized." Pays $25-$75 for photos.
HINTS: Common mistake - "Their writing needs more to do with the ocean. Poor writing."
Podiatry Management, P.O. Box 750129, Forest Hills, NY 11375. P(718)897-9700. Email: bblock-at-podiatrym.com. Website: http://www.podiatrym.com. Barry Block, Editor. 10-20% freelance. "We are the business and practice management magazine to the podiatric profession." Welcomes new writers. Circ. 16K. Publishes 9 issues/year. Pays on publication. Publishes ms 2-4 months after acceptance. Buys first NA serial rights. Accepts reprints. Responds within 72 hours. Sample available for $5 via mail to Podiatry Management, 10 East Athens Ave, Ardmore, PA 19003. Subscription $30. Guidelines available by email.
CURRENT NEEDS: "Stories tailored to the podiatric profession." Pays $350-$450 for 1,500-2,500 words. Submit query by email.
PHOTOS/ART: "Photos of subjects must be hi-res"
HINTS: "Please do not send a generic article. Do your research and include specific information about podiatrists, including quotes from podiatrists."
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