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April 08, 2009

Paying Markets And Jobs For April 8th

PAYING MARKETS

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Adjunct Advocate, P.O. Box 130117, Ann Arbor, MI 48113-0117. Website: http://www.adjunctnation.com/magazine. Email: editor-at-adjunctadvocate.com. P.D. Lesko, Executive Editor. 30% freelance. "ONLINE news magazine for higher education. Serves adjunct and part-time faculty." Only works with published writers. Circ. 108K. Bimonthly. Pays on publication (occasionally pays on acceptance). Publishes ms 4-6 weeks after acceptance. Buys first N.A. serial and digital rights. Accepts reprints. Responds 2-3 weeks. Sample online. Subscription $20; $65 outside of the U.S. Guidelines by email.
CURRENT NEEDS: Reviewers and feature writers. Pays $150-$350 for features of 1300-2500 words. Submit query, cover letter and clips by email.
PHOTOS/ART: N/A

Air & Space Magazine, MRC 513 P.O. Box 37012, Capital Gallery, Suite 6001, Washington, D.C. 20013-7012. F(202)633-6085. Email: editors-at-si.edu. Website: http://www.airspacemag.com. Paul Hoversten, Executive Editor. "Air & Space/Smithsonian brings the experience of the National Air and Space Museum to a national audience of more than 200,000 with the best reporting and writing about the world of aerospace. A magazine for all who are curious about the great aerospace achievements of the past century and flight's exciting future, it was created to delight readers with a wealth of detail about their favorite hobby. In more than 20 years of publishing, the magazine has built a reputation for excellence in part by reflecting the grand scope of the Museum, encompassing every era of aviation and space exploration." 80-85% freelance. Welcomes new writers. Circ 220K. Bi-monthly. Pays on acceptance. Publishes ms up to 6 months after acceptance. Buys First North American serial rights for the magazine and website. Response time varies. "We typically run a proposal past senior staff, so it could take us a couple weeks to respond." Sample available at Barnes & Noble or Borders - look in the science magazine section. Subscription $26; $32 outside the U.S. To purchase an issue, write Air & Space/ Smithsonian, mail preference service, P.O. Box 420113, Palm Coast, FL 32142-0113. Subscribe at their website. Guidelines online at http://www.airspacemag.com under "Contact Us" section at bottom of home page.
CURRENT NEEDS: "Original story ideas relating to aviation or space (past or present). In aviation, our stories may focus on general aviation, commercial, military, historic, or modern aircraft. Our writing style is narrative and we strive to keep it jargon-free." Payment varies. Shorter stories for departments may be $500, while longer features may be $2,000 for 500-3500 words. E-mail proposals to editors-at-si.edu.
PHOTOS/ART: "Writers may be asked for photo suggestions to accompany their stories, but they are not required to provide photos."
HINTS: "Most common mistake is not looking at the magazine before pitching a story. Shell out the $4.99 for an issue at your local Barnes & Noble or Borders. It'll give you some idea for our style (narrative) and our choice in subject matter. You'll also see the variety of departments and story lengths. Of course, you can always read the magazine for free on the web but you don't get all the pretty pictures that way. When you pitch a story idea, please be specific on what the story is about, and tell us what would make it unique for our audience. If it's already appeared elsewhere, we're not interested."

Antioch Review, P.O. Box 148, Yellow Springs, OH 45387. P(937)769-1365. Email: mkeyes-at-antioch.edu. Website: http://review.antioch.edu. Robert Fogarty, Editor; Judith Hall, Poetry Editor. "A distinguished, well-established journal that prints lively and cogent essays, fiction, poetry, and book reviews. Also publishes occasional special issues on topics of contemporary interest and importance." 100% freelance. Welcomes new writers. Quarterly. Pays on publication. Usually publishes ms within 3 months of acceptance. Buys all rights. No reprints. Responds 4-6 months. Sample copies can be ordered through their website using the Subscribe/Order button, or by phone. Subscription $40; $56.00 Canada; $72 other. Guidelines online at http://review.antioch.edu/wg.html.
CURRENT NEEDS: "Your best work." Pays $15 per published page. Manuscripts should not exceed 8000 words.
PHOTOS/ART: N/A.

DDI Magazine, 1145 Sanctuary Parkway, Ste. 355, Alpharetta, GA 30009. P(770)291-5524. F(770)777-8471. Email: aembrey-at-ddimagazine.com. Website: http://www.ddimagazine.com. Alison Embrey Medina, Executive Editor. 30% freelance. "DDI reports on retail store design, design trends, merchandising strategies and product information of vital interest to design professionals. Coverage includes traditional retail stores as well as venues such as banks, automotive dealerships, movie theaters and restaurants with emphasis on creating the most dynamic and successful selling environments possible. The magazine's readers include store planners and designers, architects, visual merchandisers and key retail executives." Only works with published writers. Circ. 21K. Monthly. Pays on publication. Publishes ms 1-3 months after acceptance. Buys unlimited publication rights. No reprints. Responds 1-2 weeks. Sample not available, view website. Subscription controlled. Guidelines not available.
CURRENT NEEDS: "Fresh, current articles on retail design that would serve the interests of our readers." Payment negotiated on an individual basis. Submit query and clips by mail with SASE or by email.
PHOTOS/ART: "At least 2-3, preferably more, color photos of professional quality (suitable for publication in a design magazine) must be acquired to accompany article; generally the writer acquires these from design firms, retailers, PR agencies or manufacturers at no cost under editorial use clause of original contract with photographer." No additional pay.
HINTS: "Most articles should quote interviews with at least three sources."

Windsor Review, University of Windsor, Department of English, 401 Sunset Ave., Windsor, ON N9B 3P4, Canada. P(519)253-3000, ext. 2290. Email: uwrevu-at-uwindsor.ca. Website: http://windsorreview.wordpress.com/ Marty Gervais, General Editor; Susan Holbrook, Poetry Editor; Alistair MacLeod, Fiction Editor; Alex McKay, Art Editor. 100% freelance. "The Windsor ReView is dedicated to publishing previously unpublished poetry and short stories by new and established authors." Welcomes new writers. Bi-annual. Pays upon publication. Publishes ms approximately six months after acceptance. Buys one-time rights. No reprints. Responds within one month during the school year. Sample $15 by mail. Subscription $29.95. Guidelines by email.
CURRENT NEEDS: "Previously unpublished short stories and poetry." Pays $10-$30 per poem (max. of 6 poems); $25 per short story (to 6,000 words). "Please include with your submission a cover letter which includes all of your contact information, a short bio, and an SASE/IRC."\
PHOTO/ART: "Same as above. Artists are paid $40 for a set of photos."

WOW! Women On Writing, 740 S. Van Buren St., Ste. D, Placentia, CA 92870. Email: editors-at-wow-womenonwriting.com. Website: http://www.wow-womenonwriting.com. Annette Fix: Senior Editor. 95% freelance written. "A global magazine, designed to support women's creativity, energy, blood, sweat, and tears, throughout all stages of the writing process. Ultimately, WOW! hopes to contribute to the love, enjoyment, and excitement of producing quality writing--so the reader in all of us will never want for good material, in any form." Welcomes new writers. Circ. 20K. Monthly. Pays on publication. Publishes ms approximately 1 to 2 months after acceptance. Buys First Electronic Rights and Archival Rights. No reprints. Responds within one month. Writers can review the publication by going to http://www.wow-womenonwriting.com. Subscription is free. Guidelines online at http://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/contact.php.
CURRENT NEEDS: See guidelines. Pays $50-$150 per article/interview. Submit with query and complete ms by email. No attachments.
PHOTOS/ART: "We ask for a high-resolution jpg portrait of the writer to accompany her bio."
HINTS: "Many writers will blindly submit without actually looking over our features/columns to get a feel for the publication's voice--don't let that be you. Please note that we have an upbeat and encouraging ezine for the writing community."
Additional Advice: "Make that query hook count, believe in yourself, don't be afraid to approach us because we depend on you, and always remember to edit before you hit send."

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