October 04, 2006

Paying Markets And Freelance Jobs For October 4th

PAYING MARKETS

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Composites Manufacturing Magazine, 1010 North Glebe Rd, Suite 450, Arlington, VA 22201. P(703)525-0511. F(703)525-0743. Email: Arusnak-at-cfa-hq.org. Website: http://www.cfa-hq.org. Andy Rusnak, Editor; 10% freelance. "Composites Fabrication now reaches 11,000 influential fabricators and end-users in the Automotive, Architectural, Bath, Marine, Cast Polymer, Civil Engineering, Corrosion, Pultrusion, and Transportation industries. Composites Fabrication Magazine is a source for "how to" features on manufacturing composites structures. Our circulation targets everyone involved in the fabrication process - technicians, front line supervisors, and small business owners, as well as suppliers, distributors, end-users, program representatives in Federal and State Governments, and R&D communities." Welcomes new writers. Circ. 11K. Monthly (11 issues/year). Pays on acceptance. Period between acceptance and publication varies. Buys all rights. Occasionally accepts reprints, "but not from direct competitors." Responds 2 - 3 days. Sample on request. Subscription free. Guidelines by email.
CURRENT NEEDS: "Market trend analysis, progressive business ideas conducive to composites market, innovative, cutting-edge ideas in entrepreneurial industrial management." Payment negotiable, editors are "willing to pay more for better stuff." Article lengths are negotiable. Submit query or complete ms by email.
PHOTOS/ART: "Photos are encouraged." Pay is negotiable.
HINTS: "Common mistakes; not knowing: Readership; The dynamics of entrepreneurial industrial businesses; The composites market; and True innovation in marketing, manufacturing, small businesses. Best advice for journalists who are not technical subject-matter experts is to look for innovative ideas in industry and comparative stats on composites vs. traditional materials industries. For specific guidelines, contact Andy Rusnak."

Current: The Newspaper About Public Television and Radio, 6930 Carroll Ave., Suite 350, Takoma Park, MD 20912. P(301)270-7240. Email: behrens-at-current.org. Website: http://www.Current.org. Steve Behrens, Editor. Percentage of freelance contributions varies. "Biweekly national trade newspaper about public broadcasting, read by people involved in the field." Prefers to work with experienced writers. Welcomes new writers "only if they have good writing samples and/or demonstrate knowledge of the subject." Circ. 6K. Bi-weekly "with exceptions (see http://www.Current.org/schedule)." Pays after acceptance. Usually publishes ms within 1 week of acceptance. Buys first North American periodical rights; "also posted on our website if writer does not object." Occasionally accepts reprints. Responds 1 hour to 2 weeks. Sample on request. Subscription $70. Guidelines not available.
CURRENT NEEDS: "Insightful features and news about producers and others outside of Washington who are working in public broadcasting. Rates are negotiable, but these have been our usual payments: Moderate-length articles (about 600 words) - $400; Features (1500 to 2000 words) - $700. Pay is based more on complexity than length. Articles range between 400 and 2400 words. To request assignment or propose story, send varied clips by e-mail or mail with bio note and cover letter."
PHOTOS/ART: "JPG, 200 dpi, 5 x 7 inches minimum; color preferred." Payment is negotiable.

The Elks Magazine, 425 W. Diversity Parkway, Chicago, IL 60614. Email: CherylS-at-Elks.org. Website: http://www.elks.org/ElksMag. Cheryl T. Stachura, Editor. 35% freelance. Buys approximately 30 general interest manuscripts per year. "The basic mission of the magazine is to share the news of the charitable activities of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks with its members. However, well-targeted and well-written freelance feature articles are also published. The Elks Magazine is a 4/color, glossy magazine that contains advertising." Welcomes new writers. Circ. 1.1M. 10 issues/year. Usually pays on acceptance; may pay on publication. Buys first publication rights, and one-time North American serial rights in print only. No reprints. Prefers a final ms to a query as decisions are based only on final ms. Sample by mail request. Subscription US only $12. Guidelines online at
http://www.elks.org/ElksMag/writersguidelines.cfm.
CURRENT NEEDS: "We are always in the market and will buy what seems to fit our audience. We're interested in topics including sports and sports figures, Americana and American history, technological advances, personal finance, nature, and so forth. We do not buy travel stories because we have a contracted travel writer. Our readers are primarily men over 50. Please refer to the writer's guidelines." Pays $0.30/word for 1500-2500 words. Submit complete ms.
PHOTOS/ART: No longer purchase freelance cover photos.
HINTS: Basically a problem is when writers haven't read the guidelines and submit manuscripts that are too long or short, are first-person or religious or political--all someone need do is check the guidelines." Obtaining a few issues to get an idea of our typical feature article is a good idea too.

Golf Event, 26202 Detroit Road, Suite 300, Cleveland, OH 44145. Website: http://www.golfeventmagazine.com. April Miller, Editor. Approximately 50% freelance. "Golf Event, a bi-monthly national trade magazine, is the resource for golf outings and events. Golf Event provides readers with invaluable insight from industry experts, updates on products and services, destination spotlights, planning tools and much more. From the latest trends in golf to what's hot in food and beverage, Golf Event provides readers the tools to make their events successful. We want to offer specific ideas, tips and resources readers can use to take their events to the next level. Golf Event is a division of Symphony Publishing." Only works with experienced writers. "Need at least some clips; even if it's from class assignments or internships." Circ. 30K. Bi-monthly. Pays 30 days after acceptance. Usually publishes ms within 1 or 2 issues of acceptance, "unless we have to hold it for any reason." Buys all print and electronic rights. Accepts reprints. Responds 6-8 weeks. Sample articles available at website. Sample issue $5. Subscription controlled. Guidelines online at http://www.golfeventmagazine.com/WritersGuidelines.aspx and http://forums.writersweekly.com/viewtopic.php?p=47126.
CURRENT NEEDS: "Topics for features vary widely but always with the readers' events success in mind--topics may include, but are not limited to, sponsorship sales; ways to attract players to your event; proper etiquette; gifts and awards; outsourcing; staffing and volunteers; event add-ons; and negotiating course contracts. Event profiles are always of interest and must include photos. We are particularly open to writers who can come up with a different angle on a common topic." Pays $400-$600. "Departments are typically 700 to 900 words; features 1,200 to 1,700 words; with one larger feature in each issue that is 2,000 to 2,500 words." Submit "cover letter, resume and writing samples along with any suggested queries via mail to the editor's attention" with SASE. Does *not* accept email submissions.
PHOTOS/ART: If available from sources, secure them; but not a must ≠ can be handled in-house." Does not pay for photos at this time.
HINTS: "We are not a magazine for golfers; we are for individuals planning golf outings and events. Donπt pitch me stories about playing golf or the latest ways to improve one's golf game. Our readers need to know how to make their outings and events successful. Read the guidelines and the stories online to find out about the magazine. There is a lot of information on the site; read it first."

InsideChips.com, P.O. Box 32237, Bellingham, WA 98228. P(360)676-2260. Email: szirom-at-insidechips.com. Website: http://www.insidechips.com. Steve Szirom, Managing Editor. "Specialty industry web content site covering emerging and startup firms in the semiconductor industry." 0% - 20% freelance. Works with new writers familiar with the semiconductor industry. Online only. Payment terms vary depending on assignment. Publishes ms 1 - 3 weeks after acceptance. Responds 1 week. Sample at website. Subscription $650.00. Guidelines not available. See sample issue online for style.
CURRENT NEEDS: "Reviews in industry gossip, profiles of emerging or startup semiconductor firms and regional semiconductor reviews." Pays flat fee arranged in advance for 200-1200 words. Submit query by e-mail as an MSWord attachment.

Kid Quote Greeting Cards, P.O Box 2112, Berkley CA, 94702. Email: quotesub-at-aol.com. Subject line must be "kid submission". Website: http://kidcards.blogspot.com. 100% freelance. "Kate Harper Designs is a greeting card publisher of children's quotations. We publish quotes and slogans by children." Welcomes new writers. Publishes line 2 times/year; May, Jan. Pays on acceptance. Publishes ms 3 months after acceptance. Buys non-exclusive rights. No reprints. "We refer people to retail accounts for samples." Guidelines by email only.
CURRENT NEEDS: "Any child who likes to read or write, is creative, funny and witty is strongly encouraged to enter the contest. Submit as many quotes as you want. Parents can submit quotes from children who are too young to write." Examples of past published quotes: "The older you get, the less you bug me. Happy Birthday" (age 10); "No boy is worth crying over. And the one who is won't make you cry" (age 10); "Nobody likes goodbyes" (age 9). Pays flat fee of $25, $18 worth of cards, name credit and press releases (for kid authors) sent to author's local media outlets. 20 words maximum. Guidelines by email - put "Kid Guidelines" in the subject line of your email.
PHOTOS/ART: N/A.

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