May 28, 2008

Paying Markets And Jobs For May 28th

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

Chapman, Scotland's Quality Literary Magazine, 4 Broughton Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3RX, Scotland UK. P(+44)0131-557-2207. Email chapman-pub - at - blueyonder.co.uk. Website http://www.chapman-pub.co.uk. Joy Hendry, Editor. 95% freelance. "The leading quality Scottish literary magazine, featuring new writing (poetry, articles, shorter fiction, reviews) with a firm Scottish base but publishing and selling internationally." Welcomes new writers. Circ. 2K. 3 issues/year. Pays on publication. Publishes ms 6 months after acceptance. Buys First British Serial Rights. Only accepts reprints in exceptional circumstances. Responds 2 months. Sample by mail or email - send £6.50. Subscription £20.00; US $48. Guidelines online at http://www.chapman-pub.co.uk/contributions.php
CURRENT NEEDS: "Good writing." Pays approximately £10/page. "No limits but the longer the story/article, the higher the quality must be." Average length is 3000 words. Submit query or complete ms and bio by mail with SASE/IRC.
PHOTOS/ART: Pays £10.
HINTS: "Writers often make the mistake of thinking they must supply Scottish content. Those who attempt to write to what they think is our agenda get it seriously wrong. We're interested in what they want to say - not what we want to say! Chapman is published in Scotland and Scotland is its primary concern, but our intellectual range is international, as is the spectrum of writers we publish."

Cineaste, 243 Fifth Avenue, #706, New York, NY 10016. P(212)366-5720. Email cineaste - at - cineaste.com. Website http://www.cineaste.com. Gary Crowdus, Editor-in-Chief. "America's leading magazine on the art and politics of the cinema" 30% freelance. Welcomes new writers. Circ. 10K. Quarterly. Pays on publication. Publishes ms 2-3 months after acceptance. Buys First serial rights. Rarely accepts reprints. Responds 3-4 weeks. Sample available by sending $5 postpaid to the above address. Subscription $20; $30 outside the U.S. Guidelines online at http://www.cineaste.com/writers-guidelines.htm.
CURRENT NEEDS: Queries. Pays from $50 (for most reviews) to $100 or more (for feature articles or interviews). Prefer reviews of 1,000 to 1,500 words and features in the range of 3,000 to 4,000 words. Submit query by email.
PHOTOS/ART: "Send photos if you have them; otherwise we take care of obtaining photos." No additional pay.
HINTS: "We are not just a 'film magazine.' Writers should acquaint themselves with our editorial orientation before making submissions or sending proposals."

COLUMBIAKIDS, 1911 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98402. P(253)798-5878. Email columbiakids - at - wshs.wa.gov. Website http://www.columbiakidsmagazine.org. "The Washington State Historical Society is proud to announce a new online children's magazine called ColumbiaKids, due to launch in August 2008. Thanks to a grant from the Verizon Foundation, this new e-publication will bring a whole new twist to exploring Pacific Northwest history. Written especially for kids up to age 14, ColumbiaKids will feature amazing people, places, and objects from the Pacific Northwest's past. With exciting stories and special departments such as 'One Day in History,' 'Homework Helper,' and 'Northwest Hotspot,' ColumbiaKids will not only be a great read for children, it will be a fabulous resource for teachers who want to integrate reading, writing, and Pacific Northwest history. Writers and illustrators interested in receiving submission guidelines should email columbiakids - at - wshs.wa.gov." 70-80% freelance. Welcomes new writers. Bi-annual. Pays on publication. Publishes ms 3-6 months after acceptance. Buys First World Electronic Right and Archival Rights. Accepts reprints that yet appeared online. Responds 2-3 months. Subscription is free. For guidelines email columbiakids - at - wshs.wa.gov. Once the magazine launches, they will be available online.
CURRENT NEEDS: "We need writers who can write about Pacific Northwest history in fun and exciting ways that will engage children. Our specific features and departments are outlined in our guidelines. All of the features and departments are nonfiction, with the exception of 'One Day in History' which is an historical fiction short." Pays $25-$200, depending on the department or feature for 200-1200 words. "Specific amounts are detailed in our guidelines. Email queries are okay. Submit complete manuscript by mail with SASE, including author background and at least 5 story reference sources. Historical accuracy is critical, so authors must be able to back up their work." PHOTOS/ART: "We are trying to build a stable of illustrators who we can call upon to create for specific stories. Illustrators and photographers should submit a hard copy portfolio that includes sample COPIES of their typical (published or unpublished) work. It need not be more than 5-9 samples. We like to see a range. Illustrators may also submit to 'Northwest Hotspot' which is an illustration-based investigative story. See our guidelines for details." Pays $25-50 each.
HINTS: "All of our stories have to have a Pacific Northwest tie. The one mistake writers make is submitting a piece that is too 'generic' for our purposes. Our goal is to help kids in the Pacific Northwestóas well as kids in other parts of the country and worldómake connections with the
people, places, and events of Pacific Northwest history. Our Spring '09 issue will be themed around Northwest Pioneers. Manuscripts that fit our guidelines and are focused on that theme will be eagerly received."

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, and online at http://forums.writersweekly.com/viewtopic.php?p=59442.
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."

German Life, 1068 National Highway, LaVale, MD 21502. P(301)729-6190. F(301)729-1720. Email editor - at - germanlife.com. Website http://www.germanlife.com. Mark Slider, Editor. 75% freelance. "Covers travel, cultural, historical, genealogical topics (in English) about Germany, Austria, Switzerland and German America." Welcomes new writers. Circ. 40K. Bimonthly. Pays on publication. Publishes ms 6-12 months after acceptance; please allow 4 month minimum lead time. Buys first North American serial rights. No reprints. Responds 60 days. Sample on request by email or by mail with SASE. Subscription $24.95; $34 outside the U.S. Guidelines online at http://www.germanlife.com/submissions.html.
CURRENT NEEDS: "Queries." Pay for features starts at $350 for 1200 - 1500 words. Submit cover letter and query or complete ms by email or by mail with SASE.
PHOTOS/ART: "Images are required with text. Payment is for text and images unless other arrangements are made with editor."
HINTS: "Articles must have a strong connection to the German-speaking countries or German America. Please do not submit queries for articles that do not have a connection. Remember, German Life is a niche publication, not mass market."

HeartLand Boating, 319 N. Fourth St., Suite 650, St. Louis, MO 63102. P(314)241-4310. F(314)241-4207. Email lbraff - at - heartlandboating.com. Website http://www.heartlandboating.com. Lee C. Braff, Editor. "Devoted to North American recreational freshwater boating in the Mississippi River Valley, all its tributaries, and the lakes covered by this area." 85% freelance. Welcomes new writers. Circ. 10K. Prints issues during boating months in the heartland: March through October. Pays on publication. Publishes ms within 2 years of acceptance. Buys first or second NA serial rights for text, Web rights as well for photos. Accepts reprints. Submission window is open from May 1 to June 15. Responds by mid-August. For a sample copy, send a check for $5 to cover shipping and handling to Patricia Platter at the address above. Some heartland libraries and marinas carry it, too. Subscription $16; $26 outside of the U.S. Guidelines online at http://www.heartlandboating.com/writers.htm.
CURRENT NEEDS: "HeartLand Boating reflects the lifestyle of the boater, the challenge, joy and excitement of life afloat. The content is informative and warm, with some personal observations and humor mixed in. We record some trips, especially to areas we don't see too often. We like profiles of unusual and noteworthy people along the waterways and places to visit, things to see and do, tips and hints. We rarely use poetry or strictly humorous articles, and do not accept fiction. HeartLand Boating welcomes submissions of photographs and written material for possible publication, particularly in May and June. Our focus is on the freshwater inland rivers and lakes of the Heartland, primarily the waters of the Tennessee, Cumberland, Ohio, Mississippi and Missouri rivers, the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway and lakes found along these rivers. The magazine caters to all kinds of boating, including sailboats, houseboats, cruisers, runabouts, pontoons, etc. Writers not familiar with HeartLand Boating should request a sample issue ($5). We are looking for materials with a fresh snap and a new angle on life afloat. Please be correct, concise, clear and colorful." Pays fees ranging from $40 for a book review ("NO unsolicited reviews, please") up to $300 for experienced, regular contributors."Payment varies by writer experience, our experience with this person, and difficulty of assignment." Book reviews average 200-400 words. Near the Water averages 2000-3500 words. "ALL submissions MUST be in hard copy! Writer needs to receive our Call for Submissions that goes out on May 1, and must write or e-mail to request that his or her name be placed on the list for it. ANY E-MAILED SUBMISSION IS DELETED UNREAD."
PHOTOS/ART: "Unless special circumstances, all stories must be accompanied by photos." No extra pay unless a photo is selected for cover use. Then an additional $50 is paid.
HINTS: "What editors always say: For Heaven's sake, READ OUR MAGAZINE! I constantly get submissions suitable only for salt water, trite subjects, and inappropriate humor. Don't waste my time or yours."

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