July 16, 2008

Paying Markets And Jobs For July 16th

PAYING MARKETS

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

Naples Dog Magazine, P.O. Box 111205, Naples, FL 34108. Email: info -at- naplesdog.com. Website: http://www.naplesdog.com. Ericka Basile, Managing Editor. 85% freelance. "Naples Dog Magazine delivers informative and feel-good articles about dogs; shopping sources for great dog products; and cutting-edge design and photography to an affluent base of readers. We cover all things canine in tropical southwest Florida, capturing the essence of living the good life with dogs. The voice of the magazine is playful, sometimes quirky (but never sarcastic), vibrant, curious, and friendly. Our readers-southwest Florida residents and vacationers-are enjoying their life "in paradise," and they want to read lighthearted, compassionate, and compelling articles and essays about dogs in paradise, too. Each issue also features several articles about shelters and rescue groups in the area, as well as ongoing coverage of the local humane society." Welcomes new writers. "We welcome experienced writers and talented new voices. We'd love to hear from writers familiar with the region, but we're also open to writers anywhere in the nation who have a grasp of the luxury dog niche." Circ. 10K. Quarterly. Pays upon publication. Publishes ms 1-4 months after acceptance. Buys first N.A. serial rights. Occasionally accepts reprints. Responds 4-6 weeks. Sample $5.99 (email info -at- naplesdog.com for details). Subscription $20; $34 Canada; $38 other. Writers' Guidelines can be found at http://naplesdog.com/contact.htm
CURRENT NEEDS: We're always looking for interesting personal essays, well-researched nonfiction articles, occasional craft or how-to features, book reviews, personality profiles, and other stories relevant to our dog-adoring, southwest Floridian readers. Pays $25-$250 for 325-1500 words depending on the length and complexity of the article. "Send your queries or finished manuscripts by e-mail only to editor -at- naplesdog.com. For consideration, please send us a great letter that exemplifies your style of writing. Queries should be very specific about the article you'd like to write (i.e., the subject, tone, sources for information, approximate word count, and relevance to our readership). Tell us what makes you a good fit. A short bio or resume, with a list of publications, would be appreciated. Please provide two writing samples (Word attachments, PDFs, or URLs are acceptable). Include your name, address, phone number, and e-mail address on each page. Finished manuscripts should include a word count. If you would like us to consider previously published work, please note the date and title of the original publication. We'll respond by e-mail to your submission, usually within four to six weeks. If interested in further discussing your article idea, we'll follow up by e-mail or telephone. Because of the volume of submissions, inquiries about the status of your query will not be answered."
PHOTOS/ART: We're always interested in dog-related photos and art from aspiring or established photographers and artists. Contact editor -at- naplesdog.com for more info.
HINTS: "As many editors have said before, please READ our writers' guidelines. (Don't skim them and assume you can wing it.) This is not a general interest dog magazine. Our audience is very specific: affluent southwest-Florida dog lovers looking for a newsy, lighthearted read that's relevant to this region. Keep in mind that Naples Dog Magazine readers don't consider 'pampered' to be a negative word. As a rule, we're not interested in profiles of dog trainers living in Kansas; tributes to dogs no longer with us; not interested in sad articles; articles about celebrities with dogs but no connection to Florida; or technical tips on cutting a dog's nails. On the flip side, we'd love to hear about a dog trainer who moved to Florida from Kansas and has climate-specific training tips; or a celebrity who vacations regularly in southwest Florida with her Bichon Frise; or what happened when you tried to teach your dogs to 'dogsled' on a sandy beach. What else do we like? We have covered pool safety, a feature on why we love old dogs, a photo essay of dogs on boats, a light piece about the Chinese Year of the Dog, an even lighter photo album of a doggie wedding, a 'beauty makeover' of a shelter dog, and more. We're always interested in hearing from writers willing to investigate (or try on their own pooches) the latest trends, products, or fashions. Regardless of where you live, if you can make your topic universal and compelling to dog lovers everywhere or--better yet--do a little digging to make a regional connection, we'd love to hear from you. Writers who can meet deadlines and who grasp the lighthearted, friendly tone we're looking for will certainly receive repeat assignments from Naples Dog."

Northwest Baby & Child, 4395 Rollinghill Road, Clinton, WA 98236. P(360)341-1076. F(360)341-2365. Email: editor -at- nwbaby.com. Website: http://www.nwbaby.com. Betty Freeman, Editor in Chief. "We are a monthly newspaper for parents of children ages 0-10." 60-75% freelance. Welcomes new writers. Circ. 30K. Monthly. Pays upon publication. Publishes ms up to 3 months after acceptance - maybe longer. Buys first rights. Accepts reprints. Responds immediately. Sample available by sending a SASE (manila) with $1.20 postage. Subscription $12 year - mail dawn -at- nwbaby.com. Guidelines online at: http://www.nwbaby.com/yearlong/wg.html.
CURRENT NEEDS: "Short, well-researched articles and essays on parenting topics, particularly work that represents our themes. See editorial calendar online. Priority given to local topics and writers." Pays $40 per article up to 750 words. "Email submission to editor -at- nwbaby.com with complete contact info.; prefer to
see the article rather than queries. We can only respond to those writers whose work we want to use."
PHOTOS/ART: 300 dpi or more, color okay, jpg. Pays $10.
HINTS: "I prefer to see a writing sample or the proposed article before contacting a writer. Since most of our articles come via email, please bear in mind that any extra formatting you do (titles in all CAPS, odd fonts, extra spaces between paragraphs, etc.) make extra work for the editor. Please understand that we do not have the staff to respond to every query we get, but we will contact the writer if we like the work and plan to use it."

Perceptive Travel, Al Centro Publishing, 1810 Eastland Ave., Nashville, TN 37206. Email: editor -at- perceptivetravel.com. Website: http://www.perceptivetravel.com. Tim Leffel, Editor. 100% freelance. "An award-winning narrative travel webzine featuring stories and photos from published book authors. Most of the features are unusual, offbeat, humorous, or delve into an angle that is rarely covered by mainstream travel magazines." Only works with "experienced and well-known writers with a strong voice." Circ. 14K. Bi-monthly with an accompanying daily blog. Pays via Paypal within 2 weeks of acceptance and receipt of a signed contract. Publishes ms 1-4 months after acceptance. Buys first web rights, exclusive for 60 days. Accepts reprints "only if the story has never appeared on the web. Book excerpts accepted in occasional cases if they stand well on their own." Responds 2 days. Sample at website. Guidelines online at http://www.perceptivetravel.com/guidelines.html.
CURRENT NEEDS: "Please read the guidelines carefully and study what has already been published. We need offbeat, interesting travel narratives that have something different to say. We especially like thoughtful pieces that would be rejected by mainstream travel magazines because they are not fluffy and cutesy enough to sell luxury hotel ads next to. Articles that focus on one slant very well are preferred over ones that are very broad in scope." Pays $75 flat fee for 1000-2000 words, plus web-resolution photos. Submit query or complete ms by email. "Hold photos until requested."
PHOTOS/ART: "Digital photos required unless story can easily be illustrated with stock photos. One-time usage rights only." Payment included in article fee above.
HINTS: "At least half the queries we get show clearly that the writer has not read the guidelines and has not read what has already been published. This kind of laziness will result in a quick 'no.' It is rare that we will publish something from an author with anemic book sales and no visibility in the media. We help the writer sell books by prominently featuring his or her title(s) and are looking for writers who also help our readership grow through their own visibility on the web and in print."

PI Magazine, 4400 Route 9 South, Suite 1000, Freehold, NJ 07728. P(732)308-3800. F(732)308-3314. Email: jim -at- pimagazine.com. Website: http://www.PImagazine.com. Jimmie Mesis, President. 80% freelance. "PI Magazine is the only trade publication for private investigators and law enforcement detectives in the world with subscribers in 22 countries." Welcomes new writers. Circ. 30K. Bimonthly. Pays on publication. Publishes ms 1-2 issues after acceptance. Buys first rights. No reprints. Responds 1-2 weeks. Sample can be purchased from their website. Single issue price $7.95; $8.95 Canada. Guidelines online at http://www.pimagazine.com/editors_page_writersguidelines.htm.
CURRENT NEEDS: "Non fiction, educational, technology." Pays $0.20-$0.35/word for 750-2500 words. Submit query by email.
PHOTOS/ART: Requires 300 dpi. No additional pay.
HINTS: "All articles in PIM must have a training value."

Progressive Populist, The, P.O. Box 819, Manchaca, TX 78652. P(512)828-7245. Email editor -at- populist.com. Website: http://www.populist.com. Jim Cullen, Editor, 90% freelance. "Twice monthly journal that reports on news of interest to workers, small businesses and family farmers and ranchers." Welcomes new writers. Circ. 19K. Bimonthly. Pays quarterly. Publishes ms 1 month after acceptance. Buys one-time rights. Accepts reprints. Responds 2-3 weeks if interested. Sample for email request. Subscription $37.95; $60 Canada; $110 other. Guidelines online at http://forums.writersweekly.com/viewtopic.php?p=50188.
CURRENT NEEDS: "Queries." Pays flat fee of $15-$50 for articles of 700-2200 words. Submit query or complete ms with cover letter by mail with SASE or by email.
PHOTOS/ART: Limited use. No additional pay.
HINTS: "We are interested mainly in US politics and economics."

The Quarterly Journal of Military History. P(703)779-8373. F(703)779-8345. Email: Nicholas.Wood -at- WeiderHistoryGroup.com. Website: http://www.TheHistoryNet.com. Nicholas Wood, Associate Editor. "MHQ is the premier analytical magazine of military history, aiming to tell not only what happened but why and how in feature articles of 5,000-6,000 words. We also have departments featuring personal wartime experiences, artists describing war, and articles of roughly 2,000 words on armaments and tactical exercises." 100% freelance. Welcomes new writers. Circ. 22.5K. Quarterly. Pays on publication. Publishes ms within 1 year of acceptance. Buys first rights. No reprints. Responds 1 month. Sample available by writing Weider History Group, 19300 Promenade Way, Leesburg, VA 20176. Subscribe through MHQ, P.O. Box 420235, Palm Coast, FL 32142-6235. Subscription $74.95; $84.95 Canada; $94.95 other (U.S. Funds only). Guidelines by email.
CURRENT NEEDS: "We have a surplus of World War II and American Civil War stories, but all other eras are of interest, particularly ancient times, if the writer bases an article on up-to-date historical research." Typically, articles start at $800; more if special expenses incurred for 1500-6000 words. "Begin with query and bio, by e-mail."
PHOTOS/ART: "No stories published without art, and may ask assistance of the author in finding art, but have full-time personnel in that area. Pay is modest."
HINTS: "Our readers expect articles to be authoritative, based on the latest research, and tell them more about a subject than they knew. Superficial stories won't be accepted."

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