August 19, 2009

Paying Markets And Jobs For August 19th

PAYING MARKETS

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The Gay & Lesbian Review / Worldwide, P.O. Box 180300, Boston, MA 02118. P(617)421-0082. Email: HGLR-at-aol.com. Website: http://www.GLReview.com. Richard Schneider, Jr., Ph.D., Editor-in-Chief. 100% freelance. "A bimonthly journal of history, culture, and politics, the G&LR is a national magazine for the thinking set among GLBT readers." Welcomes new writers. Circ. 11K. Bimonthly. Pays on publication. Period between acceptance and publication varies. Buys right to publish in one print issue and on their website. No reprints. Response time varies. Sample articles online. Subscription $29.70 (discounted to $22.00 for new subscribers); $32 Canada; $42 other. Guidelines online at http://www.glreview.com/submission.php.
CURRENT NEEDS: "Essays relevant to upcoming issues. Projected themes of issues available on request. Reviews of current and forthcoming books. Also: reviews of movies and plays. Best to propose something rather than send a completed review." Pays $50 for reviews; $100 for original essays. Word counts vary widely. Submit query by email.
PHOTOS/ART: N/A
HINTS: "We don't publish fiction of any kind, and in general we don't run memoirs or personal writings. The readership of the G&LR is described as 'literate nonspecialists.' Pitch your writing to a well-educated readership but avoid jargon or specialized language."

Hole Magazine, P(303)332-4993. Email: holemagazine-at-gmail.com. Website: http://www.holemagazine.com. Ryan Alford, Editor. "Hole Magazine covers the sport of Cornhole - from tournaments to backyard games." 50% freelance. Welcomes new writers. Monthly. Pays two months after publication. Responds in one month. Buys One-time rights. Responds in two to three weeks, maybe sooner. Send an e-mail to holemagazine-at-gmail.comand for a PDF version of the guidelines.
CURRENT NEEDS: We need all stories and news related to the sport of cornhole. Pays $0.05/word for 300-1500 words. Submit query letter first, by e-mail.
PHOTOS/ART: Send in digital format, 72 dpi, .GIF or .JPG format. Pays $1/photo.
HINTS: "We love working with new writers and those who are looking for more experience. However, we expect a sense and overall familiarization of the Cornhole sport. That doesn't mean you should be playing Cornhole at all times (although that might help), it's more for your edge as a writer. If you haven't played Cornhole or have no relative idea of what the sport is about, do some Internet research. AmericanCornhole.com is a good place to start. We're flexible, but we're also realistic. Keep our audience in mind; if you are writing an article that you feel is best suited for the first-time Cornhole player, make your premise apparent. Communicate with our readers in the best way possible - they are a great group that has yearned for a publication like this for a long time. Before formulating an idea, put it in a query and send it our way. Or, just send us an e-mail if you have questions about certain stories and articles that you feel would fit. We are looking for people who are eager to help us help people get off their couches, get outside and start playing Cornhole with their friends and family. We require patience and professionalism as we continue to grow and expand our territories and business. However, we provide content all year, 12 months, no matter the season, due to the sportís following. Remember, we plan to provide a print version of this publication. We are heavily involved in the Cornhole industry and have made the right partnerships to be able to bring this to life. Stay with us, work with us, and you will have a seat at the table when content is needed for the magazine in the near future."

HomeFurnishings.com, National Home Furnishings Association, 3910 Tinsley Dr., Ste. 101, High Point, NC 27265-3610 (Attn: HomeFurnishings.com Editor) Email: editor-at-homefurnishings.com. Website: http://www.homefurnishings.com. 80% freelance written. HomeFurnishings.com is an upcoming home decorating and design resource for American consumers produced by the National Home Furnishings Association (NHFA). As a portal to the decorating and furniture buying experience, our site will act as a trusted advisor, assisting shoppers in their search for home furnishings. From identifying their style to finding a local, certified furniture retailer, we will provide the information, ideas and resources that will empower consumers to create the home they most desire. We are currently seeking professional writers for assigned articles, although pitches will be considered. Writers with experience writing on the topics of decorating, interior design, or home improvement, as well as writers with Web experience, are highly preferred. Pays within 60 days of receipt of: the approved article(s) with all accompanying materials, the signed contract, and an invoice. NHFA retains all rights, present and future, to any paid article(s) submitted by the writer. NHFA will be the owner of any and all copyright of the article(s). Contact: editor-at-homefurnishings.com for full submission guidelines and assignment details.
CURRENT NEEDS: We typically assign articles to writers, but we will also consider article pitches and unpublished submissions. Please email your introduction, along with qualifications and published writing samples, to editor-at-homefurnishings.com. Pays approximately .50 a word for 300-800 words, plus web-resolution photos.
PHOTOS/ART: Writers on assignment are expected to procure images from contacts and sources whenever possible - these expectations will be outlined with each assignment. At minimum, images should be medium resolution (approximately 200 dpi for an 8x10) and can be accepted digitally (preferred) or by mail. Any photography a writer submits is considered part of the article package and fee unless otherwise arranged. Writers will be given an Image Rights contract and are required to verify the usage rights for the images they submit.

The Intrepid Traveler, P.O. Box 531, Branford, CT 06405. P(203)469-0214. F(203)469-0430. Email: admin-at-intrepidtraveler.com. Website: http://www.IntrepidTraveler.com. Sally Scanlon, Associate Publisher. "We are a small, independent publisher of travel-related titles, mostly how-to and guidebooks rather than travel essay." Welcomes new writers. Offers modest advance. Publishes book average of 9 months after acceptance. Catalog available online. Generally responds in a few weeks. Guidelines online at: http://www.intrepidtraveler.com/writers-guidelines.html.
CURRENT NEEDS: See guidelines. Pays modest advance and a fair royalty based on net sales of your books, paid monthly.
HINTS: "Read our book submission guidelines on our website, and don't propose anything that isn't travel related."

Limousine Digest, 29 Fostertown Rd., Medford, NJ 08055. P(609)953-4900. F(609)953-4905. Email: info-at-limodigest.com. Website: http://www.limodigest.com. Susan Rose, Editor. "We are a trade publication for the luxury ground transportation industry." 0-20% freelance (see below). Welcomes new writers. Circ. 14K. Monthly. Pays on publication. Publishes ms 3-5 months after acceptance. Buys first rights. Accepts reprints. Responds within 1 week. For a sample copy send an email to info-at-limodigest.com. Subscription $28, $100 Outside North America. Guidelines by email.
CURRENT NEEDS: "We are currently in-house written but plan to expand freelance involvement in early 2010." Pays $0.25/edited word, "negotiable, flat fees also available, no kill fees. 1,500-2,000 (features); 3,000-3,500 (profiles); 300-500 (industry news)." Submit query by email.
PHOTOS/ART: "Photos always welcomed. Pay is negotiable."
HINTS: "Writers often query Limousine Digest without understanding what the needs and requirements are of the luxury ground transportation industry. Our readers don't care about celebrities or odd things that happen in the back of chauffeured vehicles. They are business professionals who are affected by numerous regulations and an uncertain economic future; issues include the shaky automotive industry, rising gas prices, additional state sales tax, unregistered companies (gypsy operators), and rising insurance rates. Limousine Digest is published to help these business professionals remain profitable. The luxury ground transportation industry does not (!!!) include taxis. Taxicabs are regulated by different regulatory bodies and often having far less imposing rules. Any query that indicates that the writer does not understand that nuance is deleted without further comment."

Maine.Info, Email: contact-at-maine.info. Website: http://www.maine.info. Gary Korn, Publisher. Freelance percentage not provided. Resources for Maine Travel and Living. Welcomes new writers. 175K page impressions/month. Daily. Pays on publication. Publishes ms 1-2 weeks after acceptance. Buys non-exclusive electronic rights. Accepts reprints. Responds "immediately." Sample articles at website. Subscription free. Guidelines not available.
CURRENT NEEDS: "Articles pertaining to Maine travel." Pays $0.02/word for 500-1500 words plus photos. Submit query or complete ms, cover letter and bio by email.
PHOTOS/ART: "Two relevant digital photos should be included" with each article. No additional pay.

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