Paying Markets And Jobs For August 13th

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August 13, 2008

Paying Markets And Jobs For August 13th

PAYING MARKETS

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

Native Peoples, 5333 N. 7th St., Phoenix, AZ 85014. Email: editorial -at- nativepeoples.com. Website: http://www.nativepeoples.com. Daniel Gibson, Editor. "The leading consumer magazine of contemporary American Indian life, dedicated to the sensitive portrayal of the arts and life ways of the Native peoples of the Americas." 90% freelance. Welcomes new writers. Circ. 50K. Bi-monthly. Pays on publication. Publishes ms 3-4 months after acceptance. Buys First North America, web re-use and promotional rights. No reprints. Responds 4-8 weeks. Write for a sample copy. Subscription $19.95, $28 Canada: $28; $40 other. Guidelines online at http://www.nativepeoples.com/about/editorial.php.
CURRENT NEEDS: "We generate most ideas in-house, so keep queries short." Pays $0.30/word for 700-3000 words. "Query with 1-3 ideas, noting very briefly publishing history, and if you are Native American."
PHOTOS/ART: Writers not required to provide art but leads/ideas are appreciated. pays $25 (spot) - $250 (cover).
HINTS: "We get pitches for ideas having nothing to do with American Indians, ideas we have recently (within 4 years) covered, and ideas outside of our core topics (all arts and culture, some history, travel)."

The New Physician, 1902 Association Dr., Reston, VA 20191. P(703)620-6600. F(703)620-6445. Email: tnp -at- amsa.org. Website: http://www.amsa.org/tnp. Pete Thomson, Editor. "The New Physician covers topics of interest to medical students, including career advice, trends in higher education and health policy. Our readership is highly educated, young and very busy. Our stories must give them compact, in-depth information they don't get in their classes." 30% freelance. Welcomes new writers. Circ. 37K. Monthly with three double issues. Pays on acceptance. Publishes ms 2 months after acceptance. Buys all rights. No reprints. Responds 3 weeks. Sample available by emailing tnp -at- amsa.org or check out content online. Subscription $29 for U.S. subscribers; membership in American Medical Student Association includes four-year subscription. Guidelines online at http://www.amsa.org/tnp/guidelines.cfm.
CURRENT NEEDS: "Our non-fiction features are primarily freelance written; they are also generally scheduled by an advisory board months in advance." Pays $0.25-$0.40/word for 1500-2500 words. Submit query/cover letter by email.
PHOTOS/ART: "Some stories may require photos generated by sources, but generally we source photos/art separately." Pay varies.
HINTS: Common mistake is when writers "miss our audience. This is not a publication for health care consumers--it's a publication for future health care providers. Because much of our editorial calendar is fixed, it's better to get to know writers before they send any queries. Usually we have assignments waiting to be paired with writers."

The Photo Review, 140 East Richardson Ave., Suite 301, Langhorne, PA 19047. P(215)891-0214. Email: info -at- photoreview.org. Website: http://www.photoreview.org. Stephen Perloff, Editor. 10%-50% freelance. "A critical journal of photography." Welcomes new writers. Circ. 1.6K. Quarterly. Pays on publication. Publishes ms 3-9 months after acceptance. Buys one-time reproduction and electronic rights. Accepts reprints. Responds 2-4 weeks. Sample by mail with 9x12 SASE with postage for 6 oz. Subscription $44; $54 Canada; $60-$85 other. Guidelines by email.
CURRENT NEEDS: "Brilliant writing about fine art photography." Pays $50-$250 depending on length; from short book reviews to long essays. Submit query.
PHOTOS/ART: "Writer should supply illustrations." No additional pay.
HINTS: Common mistake is "not knowing what we do. Advice: Send good writing."

Poets & Writers Magazine, 90 Broad Street, Ste. 2100, New York, NY 10004. Email: editor -at- pw.org. Website: http://www.pw.org. "News for and about the contemporary literary community in the U.S. Pertinent articles, grants & awards, publishing opportunities, essays, and interviews with writers." Freelance percentage varies. Circ. 60K. Bi-monthly. Pays on publication. Buys First Serial rights. Responds 4-6 weeks. Sample at newsstands. Subscription $14.97. Guidelines online at: http://www.pw.org/submission_guidelines.
CURRENT NEEDS: "Articles for News & Trends, The Literary Life, and The Practical Writer departments." Pays $150-$250 for 500-3000 words. Submit query with cover letter by email or by mail with SASE.
PHOTOS/ART: N/A

RANGE Magazine, 106 E. Adams, Ste. 201, Carson City, NV 89706. P(775) 884-2200. F(775)884-2213. Email: edit -at- rangemagazine.com. Website: http://www.rangemagazine.com. C.J. Hadley, Editor. RANGE is an award-winning quarterly devoted to the issues that threaten the West, its people, lifestyles, lands and wildlife. We are advocates for food producers, particularly cowboys and sheepherders. 80% freelance. Welcomes new writers. Circ. 150K. Quarterly. Pays on publication. Publishes ms 3-12 months after acceptance. Buys First North American rights. Accepts reprints. Responds 2-12 weeks. Sample available by sending $2 to the above address. Subscription $19.95; $29.95 Canada / Mexico; add $44.95 other. Guidelines online at: http://www.rangemagazine.com/guidelines/index.htm.
CURRENT NEEDS: "Great working ranch stories (not dude outfits)." Pays from $50-$400 depending on worth to RANGE for 600-2000 words. Submit query by email. Send story on spec as attachment in Microsoft Word.
PHOTOS/ART: "Photos need to be submitted with story. (Digitals on CD, with captions, story, and color contact sheet on high quality photo paper. Real prints or slides should be mailed with captions and credits to RANGE, Attn: CJ.)" Pays $25-$100.
HINTS: "Perfect English is expected. Do not leave extra space between paragraphs. Indent for graphs using tab (not auto). Use AP style. No fancy fonts. Name, address, phone and e-mail on top of manuscript and short bio at the end of the story."

Rug Hooking Magazine, 5067 Ritter Rd., Mechanicsburg, PA 17055. P(717)796-0411. F(717)796-0412. Email: rughook -at- stackpolebooks.com. Website: http://www.rughookingmagazine.com. Dana Monlish, Advertising Coordinator (Date Book department); Ginny Stimmel, Editor, (Feature articles and department articles). 25% freelance. "Since 1989 Rug Hooking magazine has served thousands of rug hookers around the world with its instructional, illustrated articles on dyeing, designing, color planning, hooking techniques, and more. Each issue of the magazine contains color photographs of beautiful rugs old and new, profiles of teachers, designers, and fellow rug hookers, and announcements of workshops, exhibits, and gatherings." Welcomes new writers. Circ. 20K. Bi-monthly. Pays on publication. Publishes ms 6-12 months after acceptance. Buys all rights. No reprints. Responds 3-6 weeks. Sample can be purchased by calling (800) 462-2604. Subscription $29.95 U.S.; $29.95 Canada. Single issue price $9.95 U.S.; $9.95 Canada. Guidelines by mail with SASE.
CURRENT NEEDS: Queries. Pays $0.09/word for 1400-3150 words. "Prefer a query via email or regular mail for consideration first."
PHOTOS/ART: "Prefer finished rugs to be sent here for photography. Will accept professional quality transparencies or slides, or high resolution digital images (300 dpi). We prefer to do the photography. If not, a nominal amount to reimburse the photography expense can be paid - requires authorization."

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