November 08, 2006

Paying Markets And Freelance Jobs For November 8th

PAYING MARKETS

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

The Atlasphere, Email editor from this page (after joining site) http://www.theatlasphere.com/columns/wanted-writers.php. Website: http://www.theatlasphere.com. Jason Dixon, Editor. 100% freelance. "The Atlasphere is a website for admirers of Ayn Rand's fiction. We offer a member directory, online dating service, regular feature columns, and meta-blog of Rand-related news." Welcomes new writers. Circ. includes about 10,000 registered members + more non-members who just read the columns. Publishes 3-4 columns per week. Pays within 1 week of publication (all payments via PayPal only). Publishes ms "usually within a few weeks" of acceptance. "Writer retains rights to the piece. We allow reprints after a 3-month period as long as the Atlasphere is credited as the original publication." Occasionally accepts reprints - prior publication in a personal blog is fine. Responds 7-10 days. Sample articles appear online. Membership is free, $6.97/month for full use of the networking/personals directory. Basic and detailed guidelines available to members online at http://www.theatlasphere.com/columns/wanted-writers.php.
CURRENT NEEDS: "We have an ongoing need for fresh, insightful articles including, but not limited to, subjects like travel, personal growth, science/technology, music/book/movie reviews, careers, relationships, humor, food, economics, social/ cultural criticism, interviews (of notable Rand admirers), and short fiction. Prior to publication, we need a headshot of the writer and a brief bio." Pays $25 for articles; $50 for interviews. Articles and interviews run 800-2400 words, but we will serialize a great piece. Submit query by e-mail. "Photo and bio can be included at the time of submission or sent after the article is accepted for publication."
PHOTOS/ART: "Included in fee for article."
HINTS: "Our website is geared toward admirers of Ayn Rand's fiction, thus submissions should reflect an understanding of her themes, philosophy, and sense of life. If you aren't familiar with her fiction, peruse the previously published columns to get a feel for what we'll publish. You should also read one or more of Rand's novels (Atlas Shrugged or Fountainhead) before submitting your work."

Black Warrior Review, P.O. Box 862936, Tuscaloosa, AL 35486. P(205)348-4518. Email: blackwarriorreview - at - gmail.com. Website: http://webdelsol.com/bwr. Send submissions to the attention of Poetry Editor, Fiction Editor or Nonfiction Editor. 95% freelance. "Since 1974, Black Warrior Review, a nationally respected literary magazine, has published the freshest poetry, fiction, and nonfiction by Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award winners alongside that of up-and-coming voices." Welcomes new writers. Circ 2K. Semiannual (Oct & April). Pays on publication. Publishes ms 1-6 months after acceptance. Buys first- time rights; all rights revert to authors on publication. Responds 1-5 months. Purchase sample by mail with $10, payable to the University of Alabama. Subscription $16. Guidelines online under 'Submit'.
CURRENT NEEDS: "The freshest creative work out there. We suggest reviewing a sample copy before submitting. Pays up to $150 for prose and $75 for poems, depending on availability of funds.
Submit complete ms or queries on interviews."
PHOTOS/ART: Considers artwork for cover, with portfolio. Send prints. For comics, black and white only. Send prints.
HINTS: "Know the publications you submit to. Only send your best work."

Ceramics Monthly, 735 Ceramic Place, Suite 100, Westerville, OH 43081. P(614)895-4213. F(614)891-8960. Email: editorial-at-ceramicsmonthly.org. Website: http://www.ceramicsmonthly.org. Rene Fairchild, Assistant Editor. Over 70% freelance. "A ceramic arts magazine dedicated to potters, ceramic sculptors, collectors and galleries with profile articles, exhibition coverage, news, commentary and process-oriented articles." Welcomes new writers. Circ 35K. 10 issues/year. Pays after publication. Publishes ms 2-12 months after acceptance. Buys "exclusive worldwide rights for the text (both print and electronic versions, including but not limited to publishing on demand, database online services, reprints or books), and nonexclusive rights for use of the photographic materials in print or electronic media." No reprints. Responds within two weeks. Sample available at libraries and newsstands. Subscription $34.95; $60 outside the U.S. Guidelines online at http://www.ceramicsmonthly.com/submissions.asp.
CURRENT NEEDS: "Profile articles, how-to articles of ceramics artists." Pays $0.10/word and a flat fee of $75 for comment section. Submit query or complete ms, with cover letter, the artist's rÈsumÈ, artist statement, manuscript, images and image description sheet per their guidelines.
PHOTOS/ART: "Original (not duplicate) color slides or transparencies." Pays flat fee of $25 per photo.

Ephemera Buttons, Magnets & Stickers, P.O. Box 490, Phoenix, OR 97535. Email: mail-at-ephemera-inc.com. Website: http://www.ephemera-inc.com. Attn: Ed Polish. 99% freelance. A wholesale novelty catalog. Welcomes new writers. Distributed to 3K stores. Bi-annual. Pays on acceptance. Publishes slogan 6 months or less after acceptance. Buys all rights. Responds 1-5 months. Sample can be downloaded at website or can be purchased for $4. Subscription N/A. Buys all rights. Guidelines online at http://www.ephemera-inc.com/guidelines.html or by mail with SASE.
CURRENT NEEDS: "Since 1980, we've been producing Novelty Buttons, Magnets, and Stickers. You'll find our stuff in many cutting edge card and gift shops, bookstores, music stores, gay and left wing shops, adult stores, etc. We're looking for satirical slogans about pop culture, politics and the president, job attitudes, women's & men's issues, coffee, booze, pot, drugs, religion, food, aging, teens, gays & lesbians, sexual come-ons & put-downs. But please don't limit yourself to these topics, surprise us! We're looking for fresh, interesting, ORIGINAL MATERIAL. Don't waste our time with old cliches or material that has been done before! BE CONCISE. Our buttons and magnets are small, so we are looking for HIGH IMPACT gems of wit stated in as few words as possible. Ephemera has a reputation for coming up with the most irreverent, provocative and outrageously funny material on the market. We encourage you to be as weird, twisted or rude as you like. Remember, we want humor that makes us laugh out loud!" Pays $50 per slogan. No word limits, but 'be concise!' Submit slogans in the body of an email or as a simple typed list.
PHOTOS/ART: N/A
HINTS: "Be concise, original and make us laugh out loud."

Family Magazine, 1122 Route 22 West, Mountainside, NJ 07092. P(908)232-2913. Email: editor-at-njcountyfamily.com. Website: http://www.njfamily.com. Farn Dupre, Editor; Lucy Banta, Managing Editor. Around 50% freelance. "Publication for parents of young children." Welcomes new writers. Circ. 170K. 8 issues/year. Pays on publication. Period between acceptance and publication varies. Buys first rights. Accepts reprints. Responds "as quickly as possible." Sample on request if outside of North Central New Jersey. If in that area, the magazine is available locally. Subscription $18; will be $24 effective 1/1/07. Guidelines online at http://www.njfamily.com/info/writersguidelines.html.
CURRENT NEEDS: "Articles relating to parenting issues for young children: health, education, and birthday parties. New Jersey writers that provide a local flavor." Pays flat fees, negotiated on assignment, for articles of 700+ words. Submit query with cover letter, resume and writing samples by email.
PHOTOS/ART: N/A
HINTS: "Write to the parents and be as direct as possible since we have a small word count."

FISHING FACTS MAGAZINE, 111 Shore Dr., Burr Ridge, IL 60527. P(630)887-7722. F(630)887-1958. Email: info-at-midwestoutdoors.com. Website: http://www.fishingfacts.com. Gene Laulunen, Publisher/Editor; Dena Kollman, Assistant Editor. 95% freelance. Welcomes new writers. Circ. not provided. "Fishing Facts magazine is edited for the angler who wants to improve his skills and maximize his success on the water. It's filled with in-depth articles on fish behavior, techniques for taking fish from all kinds of structure, the latest in fishing products and technology and simple tips from fishing experts." Bimonthly. Pays on publication. Publishes manuscripts one to three months after acceptance. Buys first rights. Accepts reprints that haven't previously appeared in competing publications. Responds 10 days. Sample $1. Subscription $23.95. Guidelines by mail with SASE, e-mail or fax.
CURRENT NEEDS: "Looking for cutting-edge information on the latest fishing techniques and tips. Several high-quality four-color photos must be submitted with each manuscript." Pays $30 flat fee for articles of 750-1,500 words. Submit query or complete manuscript with cover letter by e-mail only.
PHOTOS/ART: Requires high-quality, four-color photos submitted with each manuscript. No additional pay.
HINTS: Common mistake is "sending in elementary fishing techniques or basic fishing stories."

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