April 12, 2006

Paying Markets And Freelance Jobs For April 12th

PAYING MARKETS

These are NOT recycled guidelines. WritersWeekly.com only features original market listings, received from and approved by the editors at each publication.

Adjunct Advocate, P.O. Box 130117, Ann Arbor, MI 48113-0117. Website: http://www.adjunctnation.com/magazine. P.D Lesko, Executive Editor. 30% freelance. "News magazine for higher education. Serves adjunct and part-time faculty." Only works with published writers. Circ. 108K. Bimonthly. Pays on publication (occasionally pays on acceptance). Publishes ms 4-6 weeks after acceptance. Buys first N.A. serial and digital rights. Accepts reprints. Responds 2-3 weeks. Sample online. Subscription $35; $65 outside of the U.S. Guidelines by email.
CURRENT NEEDS: Reviewers and feature writers. Pays $150-$350 for features of 1300-2500 words. Submit query, cover letter and clips by email.
PHOTOS/ART: N/A

Pediatrics for Parents, P.O. Box 63716, Philadelphia, PA 19147. Email: richsagall-AT-pedsforparents.com. Website: http://www.pedsforparents.com. Richard J. Sagall, M.D. 10%-20% freelance. "A monthly, 12-page newsletter covering children's health topics of interest to parents and others. Our articles are based on recent articles in the medical press and topics of interest to parents that have their basis in good science. We don't want first person stories or general parenting articles." Welcomes new writers. There are two versions of the newsletter - printed with a circulation of 500 and PDF send electronically with a circulation of 25,000. Monthly. Pays on publication. Period between acceptance and publication varies. Buys 1st N.A. rights. Accepts reprints. Responds 7-10 days. Sample online at http://www.pedsforparents.com or $3 by mail. Subscription in print $20; $35 outside U.S.; in electronic form $10. Guidelines online at http://forums.writersweekly.com/viewtopic.php?p=43309 and http://www.pedsforparents.com/indices/writersguidelines.shtml or with requested sample by mail.
CURRENT NEEDS: "We're always looking for good, well-written articles." Pays $25 plus a one-year subscription. Submit per guidelines by email.
PHOTOS/ART: N/A.

Preservation: The Magazine of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, 1785 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20036. P(202)588-6388. F(202)588-6266. Email: preservation-AT-nthp.org. Website: http://www.preservationonline.org. James Conaway, Editor; Sudip Bose, Senior Editor (news); Arnold Berke, Executive Editor (preservation and planning); Amanda Hurley, Associate Editor; Margaret Foster, Website Editor. Salvatore Deluca, Assistant Editor. 85% freelance. "Preservation Online, the magazine's website, offers excerpts from the magazine and original content every day. We look for timely stories about historic neighborhoods or buildings that are undergoing change or conflict. We welcome well-researched queries from new writers. We are a magazine of travel, history, architecture, the environment, planning/land use, and historic preservation. We think of ourselves as a magazine about place. The writing we publish ranges from straightforward reporting to narrative nonfiction and essays. We won the National Magazine Award for general excellence for magazines with circulations of 100K-400K in 1998." Rarely works with new writers. "Most writers we use are experienced journalists or essayists." Circ. 250K. Bimonthly. Pays on acceptance. Publishes ms 2-12 months after acceptance. Buys one-time and some electronic and archival rights. No reprints. Responds 2 weeks to 2 months. Sample $5 at newsstands, or give them a call. Subscription $20. Guidelines are below.
CURRENT NEEDS: "Excellent writing and reporting." Pays $1/word for features and major departments; $0.50/word for news features and book reviews. Articles must be 500-5,000 words. Submit query with clips by mail with SASE or by email. "Please include email address for quicker response. Editorial guidelines: The magazine does not accept unsolicited manuscripts, although the editors do review query letters from established writers. Unsolicited photographs must be accompanied by a self-addressed, stamped envelope; however, the magazine assumes no responsibility for such photographs. Please do not send unsolicited slides."
PHOTOS/ART: Contact Jessie Despard, Photo Editor. Payment negotiable. See guidelines in preceding paragraph.
HINTS: "Because we cover preservation subjects in every issue, it is paradoxically hard to pitch us a preservation story unless it has some surprising angle. Please do not pitch us a story unless you've made a serious effort to read and understand the sensibility and approach of our magazine."

PWC (Painting & Wallcovering Contractor) Magazine, 107 W. Pacific Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63119. P(314)961-6644. F(314)961-4809. Email: jbeckner-AT-finan.com. Website: http://www.paintstore.com. Jeffery Beckner, Editor. 90% freelance. "PWC, the official publication of the Painting & Decorating Contractors of America, a trade organization headquartered in St. Louis, MO, covers all aspects of the painting and decorating contracting industry." Rarely works with new writers. Circ. 30K. Bimonthly. Pays within 60 days of acceptance. Publishes ms 1 month after acceptance. Buys FNASR. Accepts reprints. Responds 2 weeks. Sample on request. Subscription $19.95 per annum. Guidelines on request.
CURRENT NEEDS: "As always, small business columns (1000-1200 words)." Pays flat fee of $100-$500 for 1000-2500 words. Submit query or cover letter and bio.
PHOTOS/ART: Ask on assignment.
HINTS: "Ease up on the generic submissions. The more it has to do specifically with painting/wallcovering, the better."

skylights, Worth International Media, 5979 NW 151 Street, Suite 120, Miami Lakes, FL 33014. P(305) 828-0123, ext. 165. Email: millie-AT-worthit.com. Website: http://www.skylightsmagazine.com. Gretchen Schmidt, Executive Editor; Millie Rousseau, Managing Editor. "Like Spirit Airlines, skylights is known for its practical and friendly sensibility. This publication will be a clean, stylish, user-friendly product. Stories give readers quick and practical information on where they're going, what's doing once they get there, where they can eat, sleep, play, buy, relax. We'll present who and what they're talking about - names, faces, music, movies, books, gadgets, fashion - in chatty, culture-current language. Our voice reflects a youthful sassy edge that - while never speaking down to our readers - informs, amuses and delights our wide-ranging readership." Welcomes new writers. Circ. 40K. Bimonthly. Pays on
publication. Period between acceptance and publication varies. Buys First North American serial rights and online rights. Sample $5 ($10 outside of the U.S.). Guidelines by email and online at http://forums.writersweekly.com/viewtopic.php?t=5749.
CURRENT NEEDS: "Features: Destinations. Features on Spirit destinations. 1000 words includes sidebars, to be assigned by editor. Quick trip. Weekend getaway. 700 words includes sidebars, to be assigned by editor. Celebrity profiles. Newsmakers in entertainment, sports and music. 1200 words. Photos to be provided with story. Departments: Short takes. Quick reads. Reviews, books, movies, music other (nonbiz) products, food, wine and culinary corner." Pays $0.30-$0.40/word. Submit query and writing samples by mail with SASE.
PHOTOS/ART: "State availability of photos with submission." Negotiates photo payments individually.

Western RV News & Recreation, 21821 Cole Lane NE, Aurora, OR 97002. P(503)629-8323. F(503)214-8291. Email: (best way to contact editor) editor-AT-westernrvnews.com. Website: http://www.westernrvnews.com. Darlene G. O'Connor, Editor. 40% freelance. "Regional magazine for RV enthusiasts that focuses on travel destinations, technical articles and recreational activities in the western United States. Articles concerning destinations in western Canada and Mexico also accepted. Welcomes new writers. Circ. 41K. Monthly. Pays on publication. Publishes ms 6-12 months after acceptance. Buys exclusive first rights. Does not accept reprints. Responds 2-6 months. Sample for 10 x 13 SASE or send $3.00. Subscription $16. Guidelines by email or mail with SASE.
CURRENT NEEDS: "Any articles relating to the use of or traveling with a Recreation Vehicle. Full-timers, part-timers, vacation use. Families using RVs. New and unusual articles related to RVs or places. Humorous articles related to travel or RV use. Games, puzzles, etc. for publication that can be used by children. Other possibilities exist-send ideas." Pays $0.08/word for first rights or negotiated rate." 200-1200 words. Currently seeking "shorts" for product spotlight and filler (100 - 300 words) must include photo or graphic. Submit complete ms by mail or as attachments to email (preferred) and queries by email or mail with SASE. "Bios and cover letters helpful."
PHOTOS: Pays $5 per photo. "Can send as attachments to email or send photos or slides via regular mail--let editor know they are coming if article is sent by email. Include stamped, addressed envelope large enough for photos if you want them returned." Photos must be 300 dpi (resolution) tif or jpeg formats.
HINTS: Good photographs, and a good selection of them, increase possibility for acceptance. RV-specific information and/or links are very helpful as well.

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