Paying Markets And Freelance Jobs For August 16th

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August 16, 2006

Paying Markets And Freelance Jobs For August 16th

PAYING MARKETS

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Access All Areas, 79 Portsmouth Drive, Toronto, ON M1C 5C8, Canada. P(416) 335-0744. F(416)335-0748. Email: crossfire-at-accessmag.com. Website: http://www.accessmag.com. Keith Sharp, Publisher; Sean Plummer, Editor. 40% freelance. Circ. 125K. 6 issues/year. Pays within 90 days of publication. Period between acceptance and publication varies. Buys first rights. Includes online reprint rights. Sample $5 (CDN). Subscription $40 (CDN). Guidelines not available.
CURRENT NEEDS: "Stories geared towards an 18- to 30-year-old audience, including music, film, travel, technology and fashion. Canadian angle appreciated." Pays $0.25/word (CDN). Submit query by mail with SASE/IRC or by email.
PHOTOS/ART: Pays negotiable rates.
HINTS: "Mistakes - not reading up on the magazine and not knowing what we're about."

Antique & Collectibles Showcase, Trajan Publishing Corporation, P.O. Box 28103, Lakeport PO, St. Catharines, ON, Canada L2N 7P8. Editorial Offices: P.O. Box 1626, Holland Landing, ON, Canada L9N 1J2. Website: http://www.antiqueandcollectiblesshowcase.ca. Judy Penz Sheluk, Editor. 75% freelance. "ACS is a Canadian magazine showcasing antiques and contemporary collectibles, with show and auction coverage. Each issue has a specific theme, i.e. Holiday issue." Welcomes new writers, "especially if they have an expertise in a specific area of antiques or collectibles." Circ. 5K. Bi-monthly. Pays 30-45 days after publication. "Writers will be advised of planned publication date upon acceptance. Since articles are geared toward specific themes, publication hinges upon the theme accepted. While longer acceptance times are possible, most articles will be accepted within 2-4 months of publication." Buys first North American and electronic rights. "Articles may be reprinted in whole or in part on the magazine's website, and may be archived." Rarely accepts reprints. "However, articles that have appeared in non-competing magazines, and that are relevant to ACS readers, may be considered. Fees would be negotiated on an individual basis." Responds up to 4 weeks. Sample $5Cndn or $4US by mail to address above or call 905-646-7744 and pay by credit card. Subscription $28US for US residents; $27Cndn for Canadian residents (GST included); not available overseas. Guidelines available online at http://www.antiqueandcollectiblesshowcase.ca/guidelines.html or by mail to editorial offices with SASE/IRC
CURRENT NEEDS: "We are looking for Canadian auction and show coverage, interesting article ideas that fit within themes (listed in the guidelines) and innovative concepts for potential columns." Pays average of $0.15/word (Cndn) for features; flat fee of $50-$75 for auction and show coverage. See guidelines for additional information. "Show/auction coverage usually averages 250-300 words; features average 750-1,200 words. With few exceptions, ACS hires only Canadian writers, although queries that offer a unique perspective on a Canadian story will be considered. All writers are requested to query before sending any submissions. Tell us your idea, and why you are qualified to write the story."
PHOTOS/ART: "Hi-res photos are required for all submissions. Articles without photos will not be considered. Photos are included in the assignment fee. As a rule we do not purchase photos without an article submission."
HINTS: "The guidelines are very detailed. Please read them before asking questions
they have already answered, and be sure to consider the upcoming themes before sending your pitch. Finally, queries with spelling and grammatical errors will almost certainly be dismissed."

Renaissance Magazine, One Controls Drive, Shelton, CT 06484. P(203)446-8100 or 800-232-2224. F(203) 446-8101 or (800)775-2729. Email: LadyJanet-at-RenaissanceMagazine.com. Website: http://www.renaissancemagazine.com. Kim Guarnaccia, Editor - editor-at-renaissancemagazine.com (all articles, photos, editorials); Janet Fable, Advertising Director - ladyjanet-at-renaissancemagazine.com (all advertising, faire listings and links); Anna Christopolous, Subscriptions/Products - anna-at-renaissancemagazine.com (all subscriptions, back issue requests and any products ordered). 10% freelance "Renaissance Magazine covers the periods between 500-1650 AD and features articles on history, reenactments, herbal and culinary arts, castles, heraldry, Shakespeare, and interviews with the movers and shakers of the Renaissance faire and reenactment communities. Upcoming Renaissance faires and festivals are listed in every issue, and medieval and renaissance books, movies, games, websites, and music are regularly reviewed." Welcomes new writers. Circ. 33K (distributed to subscribers, bookstores and renaissance faires). 6 issues/year. Pays on publication. Publishes ms 6-36 months after acceptance. Buys first N.A. serial rights. No reprints. Responds 6-8 weeks. Sample articles at website; print copies at bookstores. Subscription $29 per year. Guidelines online at http://www.renaissancemagazine.com/subguide.html.
CURRENT NEEDS: "Book reviews, interviews or articles about renaissance faire artisans, performers, or merchants." Pays $0.08/word for book reviews of 200-400 words, interviews of around 1200 words and features of 3000 words. Submit query by email to editor-at-renaissancemagazine.com.
PHOTOS/ART: "Photos appreciated; prefer digital images, 300 dpi, 5x7" image size." Pays $7.50 per image on publication.
HINTS: "Make sure all articles have a strong thesis!"

Snowshoe Magazine, P.O. Box 860, Golden, CO, 80402. Email: freelance-at-snowshoemag.com. Website: http://www.snowshoemag.com. Marcus Wilkins, Managing Editor. 90% freelance. "Snowshoe Magazine is an online publication that provides original content and information to a worldwide community of snowshoers. We also plan to launch our print publication this season as well - so jump on the bandwagon...we're here for the long-haul. Known as the fastest growing winter sport in the United States, snowshoeing is quickly on its way to becoming an Olympic sport. The Snowshoemag.com audience is made up of first-time snowshoers, backcountry hikers, outdoor enthusiasts, competitive runners and members of the industry." Welcomes new writers. Circ. online and two issues for the 05/06 season (four issues planned for 06/07). Monthly online. Pays 60 days after publication. Publishes ms approximately 2 months after acceptance. Buys negotiable rights. Occasionally accepts reprints "depending on previous publication." Responds 2-3 weeks. Sample articles at website. e-Newsletters subscription free. Guidelines by e-mail.
CURRENT NEEDS: "We need writers who are looking to join a grassroots publication that is headed toward a great amount of success - this is your chance to get involved while it's still relatively small. Our content needs are diverse but also very broad - as long as it pertains to snowshoeing in some way. We tend to focus our content on health/fitness, destinations, competitive racing, advocacy (protection of the environment and open space), equipment (other than snowshoes) and any personal experience story is well received. We are looking for writers from the following regions of the United States: Northeast Region, North Central Region, Rocky Mountain Region, Western Region, and Alaska. We are also looking for writers from around the glow, including: Canada, Europe, Australia, South America and Asia. Snowshoe Magazine currently cannot pay for expenses related to traveling associated with writing articles and/or photography." Pays $25 for 500-1000 words; $30 for 1000-1500 words; $35 for 1500+ words. Payment for print articles is negotiated on a per word basis. Articles may not exceed 1,500 words for the Web site and no more than 3,000 for the print mag. Submit query or complete ms by email. Complete mss must be submitted in the body of the email and as an MSWord attachment.
PHOTOS/ART: "Send in digital format, 72 dpi, .GIF or .JPG format for the Web. Print mag photos need to be in digital format, 300 dpi (let's talk before you send something)." Pays $5/photo.
HINTS: "We love working with new writers and those who are looking for more experience. However, we expect a sense and overall familiarization of the snowshoeing sport. That doesn't mean you should be snowshoeing at all times, it's more for your edge as a writer. If you haven't snowshoed or have no relative idea of what the industry is about, go rent a pair...take a plunge in the snow...and do some Internet research. We're flexible, but we're also realistic. Keep our audience in mind; if you are writing an article that you feel is best suited for the first-time snowshoer, make your premise apparent. Communicate with our readers in the best way possible - they are a great group that has yearned for a publication like this for a long time. Before formulating an idea, put it in a query and send it our way. Or, just e-mail the managing editor if you have questions about certain stories and articles that you feel would fit. We are looking for people who are eager to help us help people get off their couches, get in some snowshoes and get outside. We require patience and professionalism as we continue to grow and expand our territories and business. However, we provide content all year, 12 months, no matter the season, due to a worldwide following of northern and southern hemisphere snowshoers (online only). We are heavily involved in the snowsports industries and have made the right partnerships to be able to bring this to life. Stay with us, work with us, and you will have a seat at the table. (Please note: We may ask to see writing samples. Online content guidelines are available online. For print guidelines, send an e-mail of introduction first.)"

TEA A MAGAZINE, 3 Devotion Road, P.O. Box 348, Scotland, CT 06264. P(860)456-1023. Email: teamag-at-teamag.com. Website: http://www.teamag.com. Pearl Dexter, Editor. 75% freelance. "A quarterly magazine all about tea, both as a drink and for its cultural significance in art, music, literature, history and society." Welcomes new writers. Circ 10K. Quarterly. Pays on publication. Period between acceptance and publication varies. Buys negotiable rights. No reprints. Responds in "weeks." Sample not available. Subscription $17; $37 outside US. Guidelines by email.
CURRENT NEEDS: See guidelines. Pays flat fee. Submit complete ms by mail with SASE.
PHOTOS/ART: Save as tiff or psd file at 300 dpi on a zip disk or CD. Payment varies.
HINTS: "We only accept stories that are tea related. We don't assign articles."

Tree Care Industry, 3 Perimeter Road, Unit 1, Manchester, NH 03103. P(603)314-5380. F(603)314-5386. Email: staruk-at-treecareindustry.org. Website: http://www.treecareindustry.org. Don Staruk, Managing Editor. 90% freelance. "Tree Care Industry is a trade publication for arborists, urban foresters, landscapers, golf course superintendents, property managers and pesticide applicators." Welcomes new writers "if they have specialized knowledge of tree care or industry safe practices." Circ. 27,500. Monthly. Pays within 30 days of publication. Publishes ms 6 weeks after acceptance. Buys first print and web rights for the green industry. Accepts reprints. Responds 6 weeks. Sample by mail with SASE. Subscription $30; $45 outside the U.S. Guidelines by email or by mail with SASE.
CURRENT NEEDS: Queries. Pays $100-$350 for columns of 800 words and for short features of 1500 words to long features of 3000 words. Submit query by mail with SASE or by email.
PHOTOS/ART: Pays $50 for photos (if purchased separately from articles).
HINTS: "We are a specialty magazine for tree care professionals. Please know your subject."

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