THE GILA QUEEN'S GUIDE TO MARKETS ============================================== "More Markets Than You Can Shake A Stick At" September 30, 2002 * Issue #108 ============================================== Editor/Publisher: Kathryn Ptacek PO Box 97 * Newton NJ 07860 * (973)579-1537 GilaQueen@att.net * www.gilaqueen.com/ TABLE OF CONTENTS: Part I 1. Stuff 2. Sales + Good News 3. Departments 4. Markets 5. SF/F/H Markets 6. Anthologies 7. Erotica Markets 8. The Nonfiction Corner 9. Shameless Plug for Editing Business 10. Renewal Form Part II 11. Regional Markets +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1. STUFF Oh, these wacky deadlines sure come up fast, don't they? As we are approaching the holiday season--already!--I'll probably cut back on the length of the newsletter (after this issue). Maybe I won't do two-parters until after the first of the year. I know most folks won't have all that much time to look at such things. Let me know what you think. If you hear about editors leaving magazines or publishing houses, or if you just got a letter back from a magazine that's gone belly up, let me know. I'm always looking for info to put in the various departments. Know someone who'd like to advertise in The Gila Queen? I'm sure you do! Tell them that text ads to 50 words cost only $5, while ads of 50-100 words are a mere $8. If I go to a PDF format, then I'll probably have display ads. Start thinking about potential advertisers; I just might be giving a commission (perhaps 10-20%) on each ad you sell for the newsletter. Really. But don't sell any right now. I haven't set the rates for display ads yet, and I haven't made the decision to move to PDF, etc., etc., etc. You've probably been sitting around your office and wondering ... just why the heck with these contests and anthologies with deadlines does the Gila person put the year with the month date? I'll tell you why. In the old days, I didn't do that. I just typed in, for example: Deadline: December 23. And I trusted folks to understand that since that issue came out in, for example, 1066, that the contest deadline was December 23, 1066. Well. That was silly of me. Some folks picked up old issues--issues from years before--submitted stuff to these places, then got really irate when they found the anthology had been closed for six years or something. And ... so, while I know none of you would do that ... I thought it best to include the year with the date from now on. Abbreviations: FNASR = First North American Serial Rights MSW = Microsoft Word RTF = Rich Text Format Sub(s) = submission(s) Wd(s) = Word(s) WP = WordPerfect Recently I E-mailed some renewals, and I'll doing more in the next week or so. Be sure to re-up for continued service! Besides, I need to buy some kitty treats for my office staff (you know, the four-footed ones). Thanks. The next issue will be E-mailed on October 15. Please send publishing news, sales info, etc. to me by October 10. Happy trails. Kathy +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2. SALES + GOOD NEWS Carol Cail's fifth Maxey Burnell mystery novel, Death Kindly Stopped, will be published next month by Deadly Alibi Press ("Because I could not stop for Death/He kindly stopped for me." Emily Dickinson). Phoebe Wray sold a story to Andromeda Spaceways Inflight Magazine (Australia); it'll be in the February 2003 issue. Carlene Rae Dater reports that her second mystery novel, The Colors of Death, is available at www.ebookonthe.net, and in August her first nonfiction paperback was published: An Extra Pair of Eyes, Adventures of the Sheriff's Department Senior Volunteer Patrol (available at www.amazon.com or Silveradopub@aol.com). She also had an article, "The Murder Home," in the summer issue of Mystery Review. Sara H. Frommer's fifth Joan Spencer mystery, Witness in Bishop Hill, will be released in November from St. Martin's Minotaur. Penny Lockwood Ehrenkranz, writing as Penny Lockwood, has just released her second eBook. Ghost for Rent, a young adult novel, is available from Hard Shell Word Factory. Congratulations, everyone! If you have a novel, poem, article, short story sale, or other good news to report, please let me know--so that folks out in GilaLand can know as well! But keep it nice and short! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3. DEPARTMENTS THE CHANGE IN PERSONNEL DEPT.: Rebecca Dolgin, senior associate editor at Parenting, has left the magazine. Also departing: Health articles editor Elena Rover, and Rick Tetzeli, Fortune's deputy managing editor. At Maxim, Mike Hammer, former executive editor of Stuff, has been promoted to co-executive editor, while the new managing editor is Laura Silverman, formerly managing editor at Vibe. THE DEAD AS A DOORNAIL DEPT.: Rosie. Then again, it might not be dead. It seems to change from week to week ... Also, sleeping with the fishes: Sportsjournalists.com, +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ADVERTISEMENT Hugo-award winning editor Ellen Datlow will speak Saturday, October 19 at 12 noon to the Garden State Horror Writers (writers of all genres are welcome). For more information, contact President Mary SanGiovanni at marysangiovanni@hotmail.com. Datlow is Fiction Editor at SCIFI.COM, and along with Terri Windling has edited The Green Man anthology; coming out next year will be The Dark, a scary ghost story anthology. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 4. MARKETS AMC Books--Appalachian Mountain Club, 5 Joy St., Boston MA 02108. Attn: Beth Krusi. "The AMC produces premier outdoor recreation guides and nonfiction books that support the AMC's mission statement. If you think you might have an idea for such a book, these guidelines for a proposal submission should help answer most of your questions. After reviewing several AMC books, write an organized, self-explanatory, and succinct proposal that includes the following:" Rationale: "Explain why you feel compelled to write this book/guide." Qualifications: "Help us get to know you and to learn about your qualifications for the project. Please include a resume, publication list, writing samples, a list of professional affiliations, and any relevant awards/honors." Content: "Include a table of contents for your proposed book, at least one sample chapter, including a map traced from a non-copyrighted source (if applicable), and a sample of any illustrations or photographs." Data: "Tell us how you plan to collect information for your guide." Delivery: "Determine when the earliest date would be for you to deliver the completed manuscript." Outside Sources: "Select an authority who will review your manuscript for accuracy in the fact-checking phase. Include names, addresses, and phone numbers, if possible, of peers, whose opinions you would appreciate having as reviews of your book. Suggest any public personalities or experts who might provide prepublication quotes endorsing your book. Competition: "Identify other books that will compete with the book you are proposing. Discuss how yours will be different/better." Market: "Decide who the target audience is for your book. Consider how you will reach these people." Evaluating Your Proposal: "Our criteria for evaluating your proposal include accuracy, readability, and a familiarity with the area about which you want to write. We will also analyze your proposal for editorial value and marketing appeal." "You may also E-mail us the information requested above to the attention of the AMC Books Publisher." (617)523-0655; fax: (617)523-0722; [E-mail: AMCpublications@outdoors.org; www.outdoors.org]. AMC Outdoors, The Magazine of the Appalachian Mountain Club--Appalachian Mountain Club, 5 Joy St., Boston MA 02108. Monthly. Circ. 85,000. "AMC Outdoors--the membership magazine of the AMC since 1907--promotes the mission of the AMC by providing coverage of responsible recreation and conservation in the Northeast." Reader Input: "AMC Outdoors' editorial vitality depends on the opinion, commentary, questions, and feedback of its readers--members and nonmembers, staff and volunteers, agency partners and elected officials, outdoor lovers all. Already, many of our stories start with reader calls, but we'd like to see even more. AMC Outdoors wholeheartedly invites readers to write, call, fax, or E-mail with news and information of interest to their fellow members and the outdoor community at large." "We hope you'll keep in mind that we have a small staff relative to the size and scope of the magazine; we don't have any one person attending to incoming correspondence and do the best we can to follow up immediately in each of our areas of responsibility. We hope, too, whenever you have news to share, you won't forget about calling your local chapter's newsletter editor--listed in your chapter's roster in each issue's Chapter Activities section." Freelance Writers and Photographers: "While we do accept unsolicited manuscripts, it's best to send a query letter that sets the tone of the piece and explains what will be covered in the story. If you're interested in assignments, please send us a cover letter and clips." "When submitting ideas, it's important to keep in mind that AMC Outdoors is a membership magazine; proposed topics should be of interest to the AMC members. We recommend that authors look over several issues with an eye for subject matter and tone before writing. Any other knowledge of the AMC's programs, facilities, and history also will help the writer identify what we're looking for in a manuscript." "The magazine welcomes submissions of photos for review (all photos will be returned). We generally prefer activity-oriented shots and Northeastern U.S. locations. Typical subject areas include:" "a. outdoor activities (hiking, climbing, skiing, camping, snowshoeing, kayaking, etc.). b. AMC-related events and facilities. c. trail maintenance. d. landscapes. e. wildlife. f. travel." "For more information on submitting writing or photographs for the magazine, please contact us at the above address." Deadlines: "We work two months in advance of publication date, which means writers must be writing three months in advance on seasonal articles. For example, a whitewater article for the March issue must be submitted at the beginning of January and written in December." Other: Pays $200-400 (news and short feature sidebars), $500-800 (features), $50 (inside photos), $300 (cover photos), on publication for all rights. "Contributors are reimbursed for some expenses and receive complimentary copies of the issue. Often we offer a visit to one of our high mountain huts or an AMC outdoor skills workshop as a partial form of payment." 25% kill fee. (617)523-0655; fax: (617)523-0722; [E-mail: AMCpublications@outdoors.org; www.outdoors.org]. Financial Planning Magazine--11 Penn Plaza, 17th Floor, NY NY 10001. Executive Editor: Richard J. Koreto. Monthly. Circ. 100,000. "Actually, we do not have writers guidelines at the moment. However, we do use freelancers. If you'd like, send me some clips and a resume, and we can talk in the future." Pays 50›/word, on publication. (212)631-1481; [E-mail: Richard.Koreto@tfn.com; www.Financial-Planning.com]. Golf Canada--Royal Canadian Golf Assn., 2070 Hadwen Rd., Unit 2, Mississauga, ON Canada L5K 2T3. Publications Editor: John Tenpenny. Quarterly. Circ. 150,000. "We don't have writer's guidelines per se. If you're interested in writing for Golf Canada, please forward a resume and some writing samples. If you nave a story idea, let me know." Pays 60›C/word, on acceptance. (905)849-9700, ext. 218; fax: (905)845-7040; [E-mail: tenpenny@rcga.org; www.rcga.org]. Japanophile--PO Box 7977, 415 N. Main St., Ann Arbor MI 48107. Associate Editor: Madeleine Vala. "Short stories should involve at least one Japanese and one non-Japanese. We need: 1) Color or b&w photos with good contrast. 5x7 is large enough. We need drawings and cartoons. These can be simple drawings. We also like to see sumi-e. 2) Articles about Americans or other non-Japanese who are interested in Japan and its culture. A Michigan naturalist who is also a haiku poet was the subject of one article. Other examples: an Ohio man who collects netsuke, a North Carolina woman who has become a bunraku performer in Osaka, a Virginia potter who was an apprentice potter in Japan. 3) Poems in a Japanese form such as haiku. These may be about America or any place in the world. If a poem is not in a Japanese form, it must be about Japanese culture. For example: a comic poem about a Kentucky man who rides a Honda motorcycle, a serious poem about racism as it has affected Japanese-Americans. A haiku about New York City may work for Japanophile. 4) Scholarly articles with authoritative quotes or a first person account of living or traveling in Japan may be acceptable if it has literary merit." "If you can write a column about a particular part of the United States or some other country as it relates to Japanese culture, you can become a columnist for Japanophile. For example: Japanese culture in London or San Francisco or Chicago. We already have a column called Tokyo Topics. Your sources include your local newspapers." Publication Deadlines: "Spring - February 10; Summer - May 10; Fall - August 10; Winter - November 10." Theme Issues: "Haiku, short stories, etc. for winter (for example) should in some way fit that season. Generally winter haiku arrives during the winter season. We can't use it. Then we're looking for spring poetry. This goes for photographs and other material, too." To 5000 words (usually 3000 words), pays $20 (fiction), to $20 (articles), $1 (haiku and funny fillers), $15+ (cartoons, other art), for one-time rights. "Include a short bio, i.e., Ralph Smith taught English to Tokyo businessmen for two years. His poems have appeared in Ploughshares and The Iowa Review.' (A list of credits is not required.) Also, a disk (DOS or Mac format) of a text file or MSW file is greatly appreciated, but not required." (734)930-1553; fax: (734)930-9968; [E-mail: japanophile@aol.com; jpnhand@japanophile.com; www.japanophile.com]. Playboy Magazine--680 North Lake Shore Dr., Chicago IL 60611. Attn.: Articles Editor. Monthly. Circ. 3,283,000. Nonfiction: "Playboy regularly publishes nonfiction articles on a wide range of topics--sports, politics, music, topical humor, personality profiles, business and finance, science and technology--and other topics that have a bearing on our readers' lifestyles." "You can best determine what we're looking for by becoming familiar with the nonfiction we are currently publishing. We frequently reject ideas and articles--many of high quality--simply because they are inappropriate to our publication. We have a six-month lead time, so timing is very important." "A bit of advice for writers: Please bear in mind that Playboy is not a venue where beginning writers should expect to be published. Nearly all of our writers have long publication histories, working their way up through newspaper and regional publications. Aspiring writers should gain experience and an extensive file of bylined features before approaching Playboy." 4000-5000 words; pays $3000 minimum, for FNASR. "We do not accept unsolicited poetry." No reprints, simultaneous submissions. No phone calls. "Your brief query should outline your idea, explain why it's right for Playboy and tell us something about yourself." [E-mail: articles@la.playboy.com; www.playboy.com]. RT--approx. 4 weeks. Rock & Gem, The Earth's Treasures, Minerals, and Jewelry--Miller Magazines, Inc., 4880 Market St., Ventura CA 93003-7783. Managing Editor: Lynn Varon. Address Submissions. Monthly. Circ. 55,000. Our Audience: "The primary audience for Rock & Gem is rockhounds and lapidary hobbyists. Our goal is to provide informative and entertaining articles for this audience, and to draw new people into the hobby." What We Buy: "We are particularly interested in field-trip and how-to' articles. We also accept articles pertaining to specimen collecting, gold prospecting, minerals, geological formations, mining, informative and historical aspects of the hobby, and other related subjects. Also welcome are articles that educate beginning rock collectors or lapidaries and promote active participation in the hobby. Field-trip articles should include clear, specific maps of the field-trip area, showing major highways, roads and other landmarks that will help guide the reader to the site. These can be hand- or computer-drawn. They must also provide specific, easy-to-follow directions to the site(s) discussed, as well as photos of the site(s) and types of specimens collected. How-to articles should include clear, step-by-step instructions and photos or diagrams of the various steps, as well as close-up photos of the completed project taken from several angles." 2000-4000 words. "Freelance authors accept responsibility for the accuracy of their facts. Please confirm any statistical or factual information with a reliable source before submitting an article." Queries: "Queries are neither necessary nor welcome. We trust that collectors, rockhounds, and lapidaries know what other collectors, rockhounds, and lapidaries like to read, so please use your own judgment when it comes to what slant to give your article. To avoid repeating a topic we've already covered, familiarize yourself with past issues of the magazine." Article Submission: "Rock & Gem will only consider unpublished manuscripts submitted via mail that include (a) a double-spaced printout, (b) an electronic copy on a 3¬", PC-formatted floppy disk and (c) usable photos. The printed manuscript should reflect any special text formatting (i.e., italics, super- or subscript letters, etc.) that should appear in print. Save the file to disk as a .txt (text only) file. Do not fax or E-mail submissions. An E-mail is not a substitute for a disk, and the editor will not open unsolicited attachments." Photos: "Each article should be accompanied by a selection (5-15) of clear photographs (color or black-and-white prints, or 35 mm slides), shot with 100 or 200 ASA film, that illustrate the story. Articles without photographs or with unusable photographs will not be accepted. Do not send negatives. Do not send digital art unless previously arranged with this office. Identify each photo with your name, and provide a list of informative captions. Please make no specific references in a manuscript to any particular photo or diagram, as not all will be selected to run with the article." $150-300, on publication for FNASR. No simultaneous submissions. "Rock & Gem does not send acceptance letters. When you submit an article, please be aware that you are submitting for an issue no less than three months ahead. Your article may not be used immediately, but held for a future issue. Rejections will be processed in a reasonable time frame. Please allow us up to six months to use your manuscript before calling." (805)644-3824, ext. 29; [E-mail: RockGemMag@aol.com; www.rockngem.com]. Route 66 Magazine--401 W. Railroad Ave., Williams AZ 86046. Editor: Bob Moore. "Route 66 Magazine is an International quarterly publication (winter, spring, summer, and fall), covering travel and life (both past and present) along Route 66 between Chicago and Los Angeles, often bringing the past to the present. Stories also focus on interesting and unique locations nearby or within a few hours drive of Route 66 and the interstate numbers that graphically depict its changing face. From Los Angeles to San Bernardino, they are I-10; from San Bernardino to Barstow, I-15; Barstow to Oklahoma City, I-40; the stretch from there to St. Louis, I-44; and the final leg into Chicago is I-55." "The readers of Route 66 Magazine are especially interested in stories with a personal touch, and lively, entertaining anecdotes, as well as stories that focus on historical locations the reader may visit. Additional areas of interest include nostalgia, overnight accommodations (including campgrounds), humor, interviews, personal experiences, recipes, activities for children (at destinations and during trips), unusual places, interesting people, old diners, bridges, good restaurants in small communities, and unusual, small town annual events. Filler material may include short stories about vintage automobiles, interesting signs, outbuildings, new products, water towers, and mailboxes. Don't overlook any subject with a human interest. Absolutely no poetry, please!" Writing Tips: "When writing an article about places to see or visit on Route 66, or a side trip, include in your story accurate, current information on costs the traveler will encounter (i.e.: overnight accommodations, park or museum entrance fees, etc.). Be sure to include accurate directions and approximate mileage. We want the sounds, sights, tastes, and smells of a place or experience, so one will have the feel of being there before and will want to go back. Side Trip articles must be within 100 miles or two hours of Route 66." "We are always happy to look at the work of any freelancer, as well as the aspiring writer who has something appropriate to offer within our editorial scope." Photos: "Submit 35 mm color prints, transparencies or black & white images. Captions must accompany photographs. Save digital photographs at not less than 300 DPI, and provide a print-out. Photographer releases all after-market rights or further fee(s) to images after such images appear in Route 66 Magazine. If such images do appear in other printed matter, the photographer will, however, receive credit for such images." 1500-2500 words (feature articles); pays $60/page, for FNASR. "Manuscripts submitted on disc must also be accompanied by hard copy. We accept both PC and Mac formatted ZIP, 3«" discs, and CD ROMs saved as Word for Windows (all versions), plain text, and Quark XPress. Submissions electronically in the preceding formats are also satisfactory. Send images with submission. Images are also included in the page count. If an image is enlarged to fill the entire page, the author (or the photographer) is credited with a page count. This rate also applies to photographers' images that may appear in advertisements produced by the publication." (520)635-4322; fax: (520)635-4470; [E-mail: hwyrvr@att.net; www.route66magazine.com]. SharpMan.com, The Ultimate Guides to Men's Living--SharpMan Media L.L.C., 11718 Barrington Court, #70002, Los Angeles CA 90049-2930. Managing Editor: Elizabeth Felicetti. Weekly. Circ. approx. 60,000. "We provide weekly content on dating, grooming (including wardrobe), work, health, travel, and more. Our demographic target is professional men ages 18-49." "Please check out our site to get an overall feel for our style, tone, and format. Most features follow the same basic format. Each opens with an In this article:' at the top, detailing three points that will be covered. (These points can be in the form of questions, and obviously you don't need to cover only three points.) The articles employ a step one, step two' format, or provide clear headings throughout. Whenever possible, we provide links within articles to more information available on the Web or in books on the subject." Varies, but generally 800-1200 words; pays $50 (new writers). "Articles should be submitted as MSW documents. Payment is made when articles post, and we must have a signed Work for Hire agreement before posting. We also need to obtain writers' social security numbers for tax reporting purposes. If you'd like to pitch story ideas, please feel free to E-mail me. If you have online clips, please send links." Send seasonal stuff 4 months ahead. [E-mail: emf@sharpman.com; www.SharpMan.com]. RT--1 month (queries), 2 months (mss). Woman's Own--Harris Publications, Inc., 1115 Broadway, 8th Floor, NY NY 10010. Editor-in-chief: Lynn Varacalli. Monthly. "Our reader profile: relationship-oriented women, 18-39. We pride ourselves on being down to earth and very accessible, so please position your queries accordingly." 1. "Woman's Own offers its readers inspirational and practical advice on all facets of love, career, and self-esteem. Our main focus, however, is on relationships: getting them, improving them, keeping them, saving them, getting over them. Typical articles include Where The Boys Are: A Vacationer's Guide To Meeting Men,' Ace A Blind Date,' 7 Things To Know About A Man (Before You Build Your Life Around Him),' Passion Makeover,' 3 Musts For Lasting Love,' Lust Lesson: How To Do Your Man,' The Ultimate Orgasm,' Increase Your Sex Pleasure: Top Sex Therapists Tell You How,' Say No To Divorce,' and Divorced? Separated? Dumped? How To Get Over Someone You Still Love'." Approx. 2000 words. 2. "We also run regular features on: Career Advancement, Becoming Your Own Boss, Getting Respect From Others, Increasing Self-love/Respect, Woman's Health, Beauty Advice." 3. We are always looking for 150-200-word profiles of women who've overcome great odds or achieved something noteworthy (i.e. business success, charity work) for Women Doing it Their Way. We also need quizzes ( What's Your Sexual Style?,' Are You A Survivor?,' Rate Your Self-Confidence'). Each quiz should have an analysis, preferably prepared with the help of a psychologist or appropriate expert." 4. "We're an excellent reprint market. Send us copies of appropriate pieces to which you own the rights. We buy one-time rights." 200 words (Women Doing It Their Way), pays to $100; 1000 words (article), to $500 (original), to $200-300 (reprints); 2000 words (article), $400-700 (original), $100-200 (reprint). (212)807-7100; fax: (212)627-4678; [E-mail: info@womansown.com; www.womansown.com]. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ADVERTISEMENT Be a patron of the arts and read 24, 36, or more great short-short stories a year for just $5. Subscribe to Bruce Holland Rogers' stories by E-mail at www.shortshortshort.com. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 5. SF/F/H MARKETS Baen Books--PO Box 1403, Riverdale NY 10471. "We publish only science fiction and fantasy. Writers familiar with what we have published in the past will know what sort of material we are most likely to publish in the future: Powerful plots with solid scientific and philosophical underpinnings are the sine qua non for consideration for science fiction submissions. As for fantasy, any magical system must be both rigorously coherent and integral to the plot, and overall, the work must at least strive for originality." "Those manuscripts which survive the first cut' as outlined above are then judged primarily on plot and characterization." "Style: Simple is generally better; in our opinion good style, like good breeding, never calls attention to itself." 100,000-130,000 words preferred; pays "very competitive" advance. "Generally we are uncomfortable with manuscripts under 100,000 words, but if your novel is really wonderful, send it along regardless of length." "Query letters are not necessary. We prefer to see complete manuscripts accompanied by a synopsis. We prefer not to see simultaneous submissions. Electronic submissions are strongly preferred. No disks unless requested. Attach the manuscript as a RTF file. Any other format will not be considered. Send the manuscript as a single file (do not break it into separate chapter files). Your submission must include your name, email address*, postal mailing address, and telephone number. *[If you have an alternate permanent E-mail address, please include it, in case your primary account goes out of service.] Include a plot outline if possible." "Minimal formatting, please. Indent paragraphs; center chapter headers and scene break indicators (###, ***, etc.); use page breaks only at the end of chapters. For emphasis, choose underline or italics and use it throughout. Try to avoid bold face, as it tends not to show up. Also avoid non-standard fonts, and unnecessary changes in font face, size, etc. Make it readable, or we won't read it. If something needs special formatting--e.g., small caps for a certain entity's dialog--explain it in a cover letter." "Include, if you like, your ideal cover treatment, including cover copy, a teaser page, and whatever else you would like. (But don't try to sell' the story in a cover letter. It will stand or fall on its own merits.)" "NOTE: Any viruses attached to your submission will send your manuscript straight into the bit-bucket." For hard-copy submissions, "Font must be readable, or we won't read it. This means seriphed or at least semi-seriphed, 12-point or greater. Publisher likes Omega and Lucida. Typesetter likes any standard bookface, Times Roman or Courier." [E-mail: slush@baen.com; www.baen.com]. RT--9-12 months. The Chiaroscuro: Those Who Walk Alone/ChiZine: Treatments of Light and Shade in Word--See Web site. Editor-in-Chief: Brett Alexander Savory. "The Chiaroscuro/ChiZine is open to fiction submissions again." Fiction: "Dark. Well-written." To 5000 words; pays 3›/word. "RTF or body of an E-mail (with italics somehow denoted). No reprints. Simultaneous subs okay, as long as you tell us it's simultaneous. No multiple subs. We want only your best." RT--1 hour-3 months. Poetry: "ChiZine is closed to poetry submissions until further notice." [E-mail: fiction@thechiaroscuro.com; thechiaroscuro.com; chizine.com]. Dark Animus--PO Box 128, Blackheath, NSW 2785 AUSTRALIA. Editor: James R.Cain. "Dark Animus is seeking submissions for its premier issue due out November 2002. Dark Animus is a quarterly magazine of dark pulp fiction (sf/f/h, weird, other). I am after strong, original, visionary stories that capture the imagination. Content has to be justified by the story line. No erotic horror unless it's brilliant, and I can't resist it." 4000 words maximum; pays in copies. Query for longer. "If something can hold my attention and I think it's a good fit for the magazine, I will not refuse it." "Electronic submissions can be E-mailed as a MSW, RTF or txt file. Please put the words SUBMISSION:' in the title. Author's details must be included in the submission as well as a short bio. The magazine will become a paying magazine as soon as it is sustainable. Copyright remains with the author; Dark Animus seeks First Australian Serial Rights, one use only. If your story has been published before, I need to know, though, as reprints will be severely restricted in Dark Animus. I need some appeal to Canadian/U.S. fans, and I won't have that if I have a magazine full of reprints." No simultaneous subs. [E-mail: skullmnky@hotmail.com]. RT--1-2 weeks. Five Star Science Fiction and Fantasy--Tekno Books, 1524 University Ave., Green Bay WI 54302. Contact: Martin H. Greenberg. What It Is: "Five Star SF and Fantasy is a series of science fiction and fantasy works, with some supernatural horror. We started mainly with single author collections, but are expanding into original novels. These will be published initially in hard cover, with a limited option to bring them out in trade paperback and/or large print as well. The publisher is Thorndike Press, best known for their large print titles." "Some of the authors who have participated in this series so far include Gregory Benford, Mike Resnick, Pamela Sargent, Robert Silverberg, Spider Robinson, Jack Williamson, Timothy Zahn, and Christopher Stasheff." What It's Based On: "The series builds on the success of Five Star Mysteries, also packaged by Tekno Books and Ed Gorman, which is currently being published at the rate of approximately forty titles a year. We have published single-author collections and original novels by such wonderful writers as Ed McBain, Donald E. Westlake, John Jakes, Jeremiah Healy, Nancy Pickard, Carolyn Hart, Mickey Spillane, and Carole Nelson Douglas. These editions sell almost exclusively to the library market. Because of this, their print runs are modest, and they do not normally distribute to bookstores, since their discounts are small." 75,000-85,000 words; pays $1000, "plus an 80% share of royalties. Thorndike pays hardcover royalties of 10, 12«, and 15% of list price." What We Buy: "The grant of rights to Thorndike is very limited. They buy only hardcover, English language rights for each title, with a limited option to publish the work in trade paperback and/or large print. All other rights retained by the author. Their term of license for the hardcover edition is typically five years, and eighteen months on the trade paperback and large print editions." Why This May Make Sense For You or Your Clients: "Because we generate the book in hardcover, it is likely to receive review attention. Thorndike has done a very good job of getting Five Star Mysteries reviewed, including some great ones in venues like Publishers Weekly, Kirkus, Library Journal, and Booklist." "You then have an opportunity to sell the book or books in soft cover (usually after a two-year exclusivity period for Thorndike), audio, foreign translation, and electronic editions (with no wait at all) as you can. The idea here is to make books possible, using already existing material, that would not normally find a market, and that you can then leverage into other editions." What's In It For Us: "We make some money off of the advance (we keep 50% of the initial advance from Thorndike), and we take a 20% share of the royalties. This 20% share also applies to all other editions of the book that you sell, but we leave these rights in your hands and rely on you to pay us." Electronic submissions only. (920)437-6711; fax (920)437-6721; [E-mail: martygreenberg@attglobal.net]. Grave Tales--Cemetery Dance Publications, PO Box 827, Abingdon MD 21009. Editor: Richard Chizmar. Anthology. Current Needs: Authors and Artists. "Grave Tales is a horror anthology comic book presented by the World Fantasy Award-winning publisher Cemetery Dance. Each issue is magazine-sized (48 pages, full-sized, color cover/b&w interior) and features three tales of terror from today's most popular authors. We're looking for stories in the tradition of the old Warren comics and the legendary EC horror books, such as Tales From the Crypt and The Vault of Horror." What we don't want: "Anything modern or that doesn't fit the concepts described above." "Previous contributors include Edward Lee, Richard Laymon, Al Sarrantonio, Nancy Collins, Tom Monteleone, and others. As always, it is strongly suggested you read a copy of Grave Tales first to get a feel for the publication." Artist Submissions: Send samples to the mailing address above. Samples on CD-ROM are acceptable. Do not send originals or your only copy!" Author Submissions: "Query at address above with description of story and, if you wish, a short writing sample and bibliography." Pays professional rates. "No E-mail submissions or pitches, please." [www.cemeterydance.com]. RT--to 4 months. Lovecraft's Weird Mysteries--Pentagram Publications, c/o John Navroth, PMB 270, 11410 NE 124th St., Kirkland WA 98034-2168. Address submissions as indicated here. "LWM is a digest-sized print magazine of classic horror in the tradition of the pulps of the '30s and '40s, and especially in the spirit of Weird Tales. Stories in the traditional style are always considered over those with contemporary settings. All stories must contain strong, atmospheric elements of horror and the supernatural and should be driven by plot and action. Ghost and occult detective stories, ancient sorceries, and weird adventures are preferred themes. We also strongly advocate the perpetuation of the body of work known collectively as the Cthulhu Mythos' and are not, like a number of other 'zines currently on the market, averse to seeing pastiches' in the Lovecraft style." "Recommended classic horror authors to read for inspiration are: HPL, Derleth, Clark Ashton Smith, Bloch, Kuttner, Jacobi, and Seabury Quinn, as well as antiquarian ghost and horror stories such as those by M.R. James, Algernon Blackwood, and F. Marion Crawford. Again, LWM seeks tales of horror, suspense, the supernatural and Mythos' stories with a pulp' flair and a feel for the types of stories popular in the '30s-'50s; modern' themes are acceptable, not preferable, and must not contain excessive quantities of contemporary jargon, including product placement (e.g. Coke,' Budweiser,' etc.) and swilling grog at the local tavern to begin your story. Stories should grab the reader's interest from the first paragraph and sustain both action and mood throughout until the end. Strong plot and characterization is preferred over stories that meander and plod along with little to offer, but what leads to a (usually weak) climax on the last page." "Minor profanity and sex is allowed, but avoid superfluous vulgarity. No futuristic, sf, sword & sorcery or alternate world fantasy, please. If you are serious about being published (and paid) in LWM, the above are words to write by." "While poetry has been used sparingly in the past, it is almost always by invitation only." To 4000 words; pays $10, on acceptance for one-time publishing rights. "Electronic subs are not accepted. Submit one manuscript at a time. If your work is accepted, the preferred method of final submission is to send, whenever possible, either an E-mail or an IBM-formatted 3«" disk, with your work saved as a Word for Windows .doc' file or as a .txt' file. This method, as mentioned, is preferred as it reduces greatly the amount of production time." No simultaneous subs. [E-mail: lotus@oz.net; www.oz.net/~lotus]. RT--3-8 weeks or longer. Scared Naked Magazine--See Web site. Editor: Anthony Beal. First issue coming out in December 2002. "Scared Naked Magazine is a saddle-stitched quarterly volume of twisted rants representing the newest and darkest erotic horror fiction and poetry. Unpublished writers, escaped mental patients, and any writer who's ever seen his/her work rejected for being too weird,' edgy,' graphic,' sick,' etc., are especially invited to try us. Our sole restriction is that any submission received must contain elements of both horror and erotica. Aside from that, it's your show. Run with it." "Submit up to four poems at a time, embedded in the body of your E-mail in plain text. Regarding submissions sent as E-mail attachments, you know the drill: we can not will not must not want not open them under any circumstances, due to the security risks, sexual dysfunction, and other bad karma they pose." 100-3500 words (fiction), pays $5 (under 500 words), $10 (over 500 words); to 40 lines (poetry), $5, for FNASR. "E-mail subs only. No reprints, simultaneous subs. [E-mail: nightknight@moonman.com; submissions: fictionsub@cornerpub.com; poetrysub@cornerpub.com; www.nightknight.net]. RT--2-3 weeks. The Zone--Pigasus Press, 13 Hazely Combe, Arreton, Isle of Wight, PO30 3AJ UK. Editor: Tony Lee. "September 2002 sees the start of the second year online for The Zone--sf/f/h and mystery Web site of critical articles, author and filmmaker interviews and profiles, incisive review coverage of genre books, cinema, video, DVD, TV, and more ..." "To mark our first anniversary we are increasing our rates of payment. Pays œ3 or $5 per 1000 words for articles, after publication. There is no payment for reviews, short articles or essays, listings or artwork." [E-mail: editor@zone-sf.com; www.zone-sf.com]. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 6. ANTHOLOGIES Chicken Soup for the Horse Lover's Soul--3201 SW 15th St., Deerfield Beach FL 33442. Chapters: 1. On Love: "This chapter contains stories that describe acts of love and kindness, acts of tenderness, compassion and generosity, the healing power of love and events that transcend racism, sexism, ageism, and nationalism." 2. The Horse as Teacher: "This chapter features stories that illustrate what we can learn from the horse. Horses can teach us to be better human beings, how to trust and bond, and to care for something other than ourselves." 3. The Horse as Healer: "This chapter includes stories about the experiences of physically and mentally challenged individuals, their therapists and other horse lovers who recognize the energy and instinct these wondrous creatures possess." 4. Celebrating the Bond: "This chapter contains stories that demonstrate the intangible bond between horses and their humans that draws us closer to the spiritual and emotional qualities we share." 5. These Amazing Animals: "This chapter features stories that demonstrate how horses provide for us, entertain us, console, cajole and amaze us and illustrate how our world today was shaped by the influence of these noble creatures." 6. On Companionship: "This chapter includes stories of horses who become an integral part of our lives; from the cowboy riding the range whose only companion was his horse to the dressage team who spends hours together every day becoming one." 7. Horsecetera: "This chapter contains stories that can't be classified or labeled, but are too good not to tell." 8. Shoulda, Coulda, Woulda: "This chapter features stories about the one that got away, the bet that wasn't made, the horse that missed by a nose bob--all of those humorous moments that remind us of who's in control." 300-1200 words; pays $300. [E-mail: submit@horseloverssoul.com; www.horseloverssoul.com]. Deadline: Taking subs throughout the month of October 2002. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ADVERTISEMENT Free Newsletter For Writers Of Porn And Erotica! Market Listings, Articles, Contests, Book Reviews and More! See the newsletter online at: www.KatyTerrega.com/newsletter.html To SUBSCRIBE send any E-mail to: KatyTerrega-subscribe@yahoogroups.com +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 7. EROTICA MARKETS Erotica Mythology Tales--E-mail for address. Editor: Mitzi Szereto. Anthology. "Classic mythology has always contained a strong undercurrent of the erotic. It is my goal as editor to take this to a further erotic realm, fostering the creation of a new myth based on the classical. This will be more than a collection of sexy short stories, but a literary and entertaining study of myth as erotica and erotica as myth. Although the main focus is on the Greco-Roman tradition, I will consider material outside of this area. Select your favourite myth, and go where your imagination takes you!" "A high calibre of writing is expected. Explicitness is fine; crudeness is not. No underage or non-consensual encounters. Although this does exist widely in classical mythology, you must be prepared to handle these issues in an appropriate manner." "Be careful with supernatural elements so that the story is not pushed over into the realm of fantasy; i.e., make it sound believable, even if it isn't." "Characters should be human or reasonably human. Again, this is not in the fantasy genre. (I don't want swans mating with unicorns, unless this is a very minor element to set up the story.)" "No hackneyed descriptions or dialogue. Stories may be of any sexual orientation. All stylisations are welcome. Give your tale a twist!" 8000 words maximum; pays ???, on publication. "Previously published material will be considered, providing you have the rights or can get the rights. (Indicate where and when published, plus rights status.)" "Stories must be submitted in typewritten hard copy only, double-spaced (with a Windows-compatible file available on request). Include with your submission a brief author bio and your E-mail address. Please do not submit stories by E-mail. I will not read them. For questions and information on where to send your submission, contact [the E-mail address]." [E-mail: WordDabbler@yahoo.com]. Deadline: December 1, 2002. Gay DVD Empire--See Web site. Product Manager: Todd J. Wonders. "Please feel free to submit anything that you feel is appropriate for Gay DVD Empire. I want to see stories that are both erotic and non-erotic in nature. Give me camp, sex, love, bondage, exploitation, intrigue, deceit, betrayal ... the works! I also need nonfiction about relationships, health, politics ... The sky is the limit, really. All I ask is that for the time being you please keep the work within the confines of Gay male life and sexuality." 1000-3500 words (fiction), 700-1500 words (articles); pays 10›/word, on acceptance. "Please attach all subs to an E-mail. Please include your name, address, and phone number along with your subs so we may contact you with any problems, as well as get you your check if we accept your sub!" [E-mail: toddw@dvdempire.com; www.dvdempire.com]. In the Buff--ITB Publishing, PO Box 747, Canterbury CT1 3GX UK. "In The Buff is a 100-page A5-sized erotic stories magazine which is published every six weeks. It comprises of: a sex diary, erotic fiction, readers' letters, interviews and other items of interest to our readers such as forthcoming events etc. There are no photographs at all, and we pride ourselves in being a purely literary publication. We do welcome humour, and it can be included, but is certainly not a pre-requisite. New and unpublished writers are encouraged to send in their work." "Most of our readership is heterosexual but we do cover Bisexuality. Slave and Master, Bondage, Cuckold, wife-watching, group sex, threesomes, etc. are very welcome. However, we will not publish any stories that involve rape, blood-letting, bestiality, sex with minors--which also includes memories of childhood experiences, or anything else that is illegal. We are not that keen on menstrual blood or scat. We also avoid stories written in the present tense (i.e., I am touching you.')" "To give you an idea of the type of stories and readers' letters we publish, please visit our Web site where you will see a variety of stories that have been accepted. Note: "All letters and fiction addressed to In The Buff magazine will be assumed intended for publication and may be used for this purpose. We also reserve the right to edit your work if necessary." Letters: "They should be written in the first person (i.e., I) and written in style that sounds true--even if they aren't. We would like to receive more readers' letters, and you have more chance of seeing your work in print if submitted to this category." 800-1500 words; pays œ10, on publication. Fiction: "Well written in the third person (i.e., he/she) with a good story line and plot." 3000-5000 words; pays œ20, on publication." Format: Snail mail or E-mail subs ok (Word attachment or pasted into body of E-mail). "If writing is sent into us via E-mail, we will acknowledge receipt, but will not contact you again unless we print your contribution." [E-mail: mail@inthebuffmag.com; www.inthebuffmag.com]. Law of Desire: Tales of Gay Male Lust and Obsession--2215-R Market St., PMB #544, San Francisco CA 94114-1612. Editors: Ian Philips, Greg Wharton. Anthology; to be published by Alyson Books. "The emotions brought about by love, lust, and sex are powerful forces. They haunt. They control. They change and shift. Feelings can get buried, then resurface with a vengeance. Memories can twist and transform with time. Desire can become need, and need a hunger, and with hunger can come the starvation of the senses that is ... obsession." "From innocent fixations to near madness, authors may explore obsession in all its mild-to-wild forms. Some stories may tell of a love or lust that is so strong it consumes the heart or worse, leaves it bittersweet and broken. Others may tell of the lover scorned or the lover stalked, and delve into the darkest emotions possible. For sometimes, with the myopia of obsession, we can see no way out. It truly is a love till death do us part." "Law of Desire will contain a wide variety of authors and their takes on gay male lust and obsession--from the sweet to the obscene. And it will not only explore the undercurrents that lead to obsession, but it will detail the many borders--sexual and not--it forces the lovesick and lovestruck to cross." "Stories may be told from any voice or perspective, and in any genre, but must contain strong elements of obsession and gay male sex. All aspects of gay male sexuality are welcome; from vanilla to hardcore S/M. Authors are encouraged to tell their stories with erotic flare, wit and style, from true experiences to outrageous fantasies--focusing on the erotic elements of love, lust, and desire, and how these elements can lead to obsession." "Give us intriguing stories with memorable characters. Of special interest are stories that focus on obsessions that are a little deeper and darker than the norm." 2000-6000 words; pays $100, on publication for First North American Anthology Rights. No reprints; no E-mail subs. E-mail questions ok. [E-mail: iphilips@aol.com; gregw@suspectthoughts.com]. Deadline: March 1, 2003. The Mammoth Book of Best New Erotica, Volume 3--95 Finchley Lane, London NW4 1BY UK. Editor: Maxim Jakubowski. "There are no real guidelines for length or subject matter, and by now I expect people are used to my sometimes idiosyncratic tastes and choices from previous Mammoth volumes. But if you are in doubt, submit; I'm always happy to consider material." "Stories submitted must have been published (anthologies, books, magazines, Web mags, eBooks) during 2002." "Recommendations by E-mail [ok] but not stories, please!" [E-mail: murder_london@compuserve.com]. Deadline: January 31, 2003. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 8. THE NONFICTION CORNER The Nonfiction Corner #34 Don Vaughan One of the most common mistakes made by writers of nonfiction is failure to consider multiple markets when working on an article. Selling your work over and over is one of the most effective ways to make a profit on your time and energy, yet many writers never give it a second thought because they're so eager to move on to the next project. I like working on different stuff, too, but I also like making as much money from my work as I possibly can. And it's really not that hard. You have two options: Sell reprint rights for something already written, or rework an idea to appeal to different markets. As regular readers of this column know, I'm a docent at the International Museum of Cartoon Art in Boca Raton. I love cartoon art and greatly enjoy the time I spend there conducting tours and generally helping out. With my writer's eye, it didn't take me long to realize that articles on the IMCA would appeal to a variety of very diverse magazines. One of the first articles I ever wrote on the IMCA was a short for Modern Maturity on the museum's move from New York to Boca Raton. The piece ran under 200 words, I think, but at a dollar a word, it was well worth it. Next, I pitched a piece on the museum's imminent resurrection to a now-defunct alternative newspaper called iCE, slanting the story toward the magazine's Gen-X readership. I later did an article on the museum's grand opening for the Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel, followed by a general feature in Good Times, the in-flight magazine for ValuJet. A few months ago I did a profile of Marvel Comics chairman Stan Lee for the Sentinel's weekend entertainment supplement in conjunction with Lee's appearance at the IMCA, and followed it a couple of weeks later with another article on the museum's 1997-98 exhibition schedule. And as I write this column, I'm working on a profile of the IMCA for Art Revue Magazine. All of these articles were slanted slightly differently, but they were all about the same subject--the International Museum of Cartoon Art. And because I had already done the lion's share of research for my initial articles on the museum's move and grand opening, the follow-up pieces required just a couple of additional phone calls. The IMCA is my Golden Goose; I see myself writing about the facility, its staff and exhibitions for years to come because it's constantly changing and evolving. Another good example of selling to multiple markets is a profile of EC Comics artist Graham Ingels I first wrote for Sunshine, the Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel's Sunday supplement magazine. After the article ran there, I placed it to Outre, The Scream Factory and, most recently, Draculina--magazines with a strong focus on comics and pop culture. They pay considerably less than Sunshine, of course, but hey--those sales required virtually no work on my part, aside from putting the manuscript in an envelope and mailing it off. Here's an interesting twist on selling to multiple markets: I wrote an article on pet food regulation for Cat Fancy, which ran in the September issue. A few days after the issue came out, I received a note from the editor of Pet Product News asking me to do a similar piece for her mag--which is owned by Fancy Publications, the publisher of Cat Fancy. I readily agreed, since about 80% of my research was already completed. I have to do three brief interviews, rework slightly some info from my Cat Fancy article, and I'm ready to go. Multiple markets is smart business, and every freelancer should be doing it regularly. Here are some tips: * Whenever evaluating an article idea, decide on your primary market (preferably the one from which you'll make the most money), then think of other, noncompeting markets that might be interested in the same idea. An article on creating a butterfly garden for a mainstream gardening magazine, for example, could easily be angled to seniors (who are often garden hobbyists), children and parents (a butterfly garden is a great way to teach children about their local ecosystems), men who enjoy outdoor activities, as well as single and married women. The idea might also work well for in-flight magazines and even service organization membership publications. The topic is essentially the same for all; it's just the angle that differs slightly. * Jot down other potential markets as they become evident while conducting research. You might find, for example, that one of your sources went to a college which has an alumni magazine. Why not pitch a profile of him? * Every time you're in a bookstore or newsstand, take a quick look at those magazines with which you're unfamiliar--you never know when a potential new market will literally drop in your lap. An article you wrote a year ago may be perfect for a magazine you just discovered today. * Page through the latest edition of Writer's Market. New and unexpected markets are in abundance there. * When selling your work, strive to sell only first rights or First North American Serial Rights. This means all rights revert back to you upon publication, freeing you to sell the complete work elsewhere. If the contract offered you states that the magazine buys all rights or world rights (or, worse, that it was a work-for-hire project), ask your editor if he would be willing to buy only first rights. You may have to take a little less money on a deal like this, but it frees you to sell your work again and again. Don't be afraid to broach the subject. Despite what publishers want you to believe, most contracts are negotiable. * If you are forced to sell all rights, don't despair. This means only that you've sold that collection of words. The idea is still yours and will require only a rewrite for additional sales. An example: A couple years ago, I saw an article in the Miami Herald about the medicinal use of marijuana (this was long before the topic became a nationwide focus). I realized the concept was perfect for Hustler, pitched them, got the okay and wrote the piece, for which I received $1500. Unfortunately, Hustler buys all rights--and isn't keen on negotiating--so I changed the focus slightly and sold rewritten versions to Your Health, Pulp (a now-defunct alternative magazine) and a California-based web-zine called Vavoom. * Always discuss electronic rights with your editor. If a magazine has a website and plans to put your work on it, make sure you receive additional compensation. * Maintain a list of articles with a long shelf-life--you never know when an appropriate new market will suddenly surface. I'm still selling articles I wrote three, four and even five years ago. * A few ideas that never go out of style: making money, saving money, general service articles, big-name celebrity profiles, travel pieces, almost anything related to sex. * Ideas that go stale fast: the latest hot trend, politics, social issues, minor personality profiles. (KP Note: This column first ran in the Gila Queen some five years ago, but I thought it should be repeated again. Don's advice is never outdated. Any questions pertaining to nonfiction writing should be sent to Don c/o the Gila Queen.) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 9. SHAMELESS PLUG FOR EDITING BUSINESS Yes, this is the shameless plug for my editing biz, Little Bird Editorial Services. If you're looking for a freelance editor, then you might want to drop me a note. Also, please pass along this info to friends and family members. Thanks. Little Bird Editorial Services Proofreading  Simple Copy Editing  Stylistic Editing  Comprehensive Editing  Press Releases The editor's career spans twenty-three years and includes more than twenty novels and anthologies published by major New York houses in a number of genres, as well as over 200 articles, short stories, reviews, interviews, and essays. Kathy Ptacek is the author of the bestselling historical romance, Satan's Angel, and edited the landmark dark fantasy anthologies, Women of Darkness I, and Women of Darkness II. Every edited manuscript receives a detailed critique letter, in addition to the copious notes made on the manuscript. For more information, contact Kathy Ptacek PO Box 97 Newton NJ 07860 (973)579-1537 E-mail: katptacek@yahoo.com www.Book-Me.net/LittleBird/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 10. Renewal Form _______ YES, YES, YES! Please renew my subscription; I don't want to miss a single terrific, information-filled issue of GQ. My payment is enclosed ($20 for 20 issues). US FUNDS ONLY. Make all checks or money orders (no cash, please) out to: Kathryn Ptacek. PLEASE PRINT; PANCHITA THE POSSUM WHO PROCESSSES THESE FORMS HAS A HARD TIME READING HANDWRITING. Name: ___________________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________________ City/Town: ______________________________________________________ State and Zip: __________________________________________________ E-mail address: _________________________________________________ Part II 10. Regional Markets KP Note: As with all markets, you should always acquaint yourself with several (at least!) issues of the magazine you're targeting. Atlanta--1330 W. Peachtree St. NE, Suite 45, Atlanta GA 30309. Senior Editor: Scott Freeman; Managing Editor: Jennifer McLaine. Monthly. Circ. 69,000. "We do not publish specific writers' guidelines. We simply suggest that interested freelancers read a few of our current issues, become familiar with our style and the type of content we offer, and submit a resume, writing samples, and idea(s) to our senior editor. The pay is a case-by-case situation which is based on length, difficulty of research, etc." Pays $700-3000 (features), on acceptance for FNASR. 25% kill fee. (404)872-3100; fax: (404)870-6219; [E-mail: sfreeman@atlantamag.emmis.com; www.atlantamagazine.com]. Aspen Magazine--Ridge Publications, 720 East Durant Ave., Suite E8, Aspen CO 81611. Bimonthly. Circ. 20,000. "Aspen Magazine is published with a mission of providing a voice for the life of the town. We strive to capture the flavor of all that is Aspen--the latest news, local personalities, businesses, controversies, the best dining, skiing, gallery openings, live music, outdoor adventure, festivals, and events. Stories are geared towards a well-traveled, well-educated, savvy audience with a special interest in the area, either as resident or as tourist." "Issues appear in January (Midwinter), March (Spring), May (Summer), July (Midsummer), August (Fall), and November (Holiday). Lineups are created no later than two-and-a-half months before the publication date, and writing deadlines fall no later than a month-and-a-half before publication. For example, a story for the Midsummer issue (on sale by mid-July) would be assigned no later than early May and due in early June." "Queries are accepted only in writing. We look for an only in Aspen' angle: Whether it be a local triumph or tragedy or a special event, it must be timely and newsworthy." "We do not accept unsolicited articles." Departments: Aspen Insider: "Short takes on the latest news, personalities, or businesses. Departments include Around Town, Sports, Arts & Performance, Shopping, Home & Lifestyle, Design, and Health." 50-150 words. Middle-of-the-Book: "Voice-oriented, mid-length stories for departments including Art, Trends, Business, Film, Health." 50-1000 words. Scene: "Short, newsy, and up-to-date information on the latest in events, art, dining, and nightlife in Aspen and the Roaring Fork valley. Written in a sophisticated tone." 150-300 words. Features: "In depth coverage of any number of cutting-edge Aspen-related topics." 1000-3500 words. Pays $500-1000, for FNASR. Magazine "must be notified if articles of similar content will appear in any other publications." (970)920-4040; fax: (970)920-4044; [E-mail: edit@aspenmagzine; www.aspenmagazine.com]. Baltimore Magazine--Inner Harbor East, 1000 Lancaster St., Suite 400, Baltimore MD 21202. Managing Editor: Ken Iglehart. Monthly. Circ. 70,000. "As a regional magazine serving the Baltimore metropolitan area, we're almost obsessive in our focus on local people, events, trends, and ideas." "We sometimes write about national issues, but only those of immediate interest to our readers in Baltimore and surrounding counties. About 50% of our magazine is written by staff members." "We seek feature stories that are rich with character and drama or that provide new insight into local events. To propose one, send a query letter and clips." "Unless you already have a great set of feature clips and a powerful idea, though, the best way to break into Baltimore is through the shorter articles in the front of the magazine, in sections such as B-Side' and Baltimore Inc.' To propose one, send a query letter and clips." "We generally develop story ideas ourselves and sometimes assign them to freelancers. To be considered for such assignments, send clips and a letter about your specialties." "Throughout the magazine, we need originality, so don't propose anything that you've seen in The Sun, the Baltimore Business Journal, or other local media, unless you offer a fresh perspective or important new information. Because of our two-month lead time, we can't do much with breaking news." "You're most likely to impress us with writing that demonstrates how well you handle character, dramatic narrative, and factual analysis. We also admire inspired reporting and a clear, surprising style." 1500-2500 words (features); pays 30-40›/word, for first rights. Send one-page query. Send seasonal stuff 4 months ahead. (410)752-4200; fax: (410)625-0280; [E-mail: iken@baltimoremag.com; www.baltimoremag.com]. Charleston Magazine--782 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Suite C, Mt. Pleasant SC 29464. Editor: Darcy Shankland. Bimonthly. Circ. 22,000. "For more than 30 years, Charleston Magazine has presented the best of Charleston and its surrounding areas in a publication noted for its visual beauty and informative writing. We welcome submissions and story proposals. These guidelines are intended to help writers match their story ideas to our editorial mission." "All articles must have a direct and obvious connection to Charleston. Ideally, each focuses on someone or something special to Charleston and contributes to a better understanding of this community's unique identity." "Typical issues of Charleston include articles on outstanding houses and gardens; notable residents; significant Charleston businesses and institutions; social and political issues facing Lowcountry residents; local history, artists, and architecture; wildlife, natural history, and environmental research; antiques, wine, and food; and natural and cultural points of interest within the county. Stories with a visual nature are preferred. We also publish illuminating personal narratives and reminiscences, think-pieces on Charleston subjects, poetry, and occasional short fiction." "Our bimonthly issues are organized around the following themes: January/February: Wedding Issue; March/April: Home & Garden; May/June: The Arts; July/August: On the Water; September/October: Indian Summer/Outdoor Livin'; November/December: Food & Wine/Holiday Issue." 500 words (profiles), 2000 words (features); pays negotiated rates, for one-time rights. Query by phone or E-mail; "Written queries are also welcome, with a detailed description of the story you are proposing to write. If you haven't worked with us before, the editor will ask to see recently published clips or other samples of your writing." "If possible, supply your text on a 3«" diskette, in addition to a hard copy. We work on Macintosh in MSW 98, but other formats can be converted. Please double-check spellings of proper names, and provide a list of your contacts and sources with addresses and phone numbers to facilitate photo scheduling and fact checking." Send seasonal stuff 4 months ahead. 25% kill fee. (843)971-9811; fax: (843)971-0121; [E-mail: dshankland@charlestonmag.com; www.charlestonmag.com]. Chicago Reader, Chicago's Free Weekly--Chicago Reader, Inc., 11 E. Illinois, Chicago IL 60611. Attn: Michael Marsh. Weekly. Circ. 136,000. "More than half the articles published in the Reader each week come from freelancers, and once or twice a month, we publish one that's come in over the transom'--from a writer we've never heard of and may never hear from again. We think that keeping the Reader open to the greatest possible number of contributors makes a fresher, less predictable, more interesting paper. So we not only publish unsolicited freelance writing, we depend on it." What are we looking for?: "Generally speaking, our greatest need is for magazine-style feature stories of varying lengths on Chicago topics. Beyond saying this, we usually answer this question with a list of the things we're not looking for: hard news (What the Mayor Said About the Schools Yesterday), commentary and opinion (What I Think About What the Mayor Said About the Schools Yesterday), poetry. We are not particularly interested in stories of national (as opposed to local) scope, or in celebrity for celebrity's sake (a la Rolling Stone, Details, etc)." "We value good writing more than we value any particular topic--and, it should be added, more than we value the above list of rules. We are always willing to violate our own guidelines--to publish commentary, a celebrity interview, even fiction--if we like a particular article enough. Virtually any topic can make a good Reader story if it's written well enough. Similarly, any terrific-sounding article can be rejected, no matter how fascinating the idea, if it's butchered badly enough." "Beyond feature stories, we have a number of sporadic columns' that are also open to unsolicited contributions ( First Person,' Cityscape,' etc). We like book pieces ( Reading'), but we want essays about books rather than reviews full of opinion. Our Neighborhood News' is open to freelancers. Hot Type' and The Straight Dope' are not." "We also publish quite a bit of arts and entertainment criticism--of movies, pop music, theater, dance, art, etc. Don't be put off if these essays seem to be written by the same people every week--we're always open to new reviewers who can do as well as or better than our regulars. Be aware, however, that many reviews are reserved by our regulars in advance to avoid duplication of effort. You can call us to ask if the art exhibit or movie you want to review has been reserved by someone else. Or, better, you can just go ahead and review it anyway. If we like your piece but can't print it, we'll get back to you and suggest something we can print." "Our calendar spread contains short articles on places to go, things to do, restaurants, shops, etc. This is also our place for short profiles on local people. This space is wide-open to freelancers. So is the front of the book, where we run short narratives on events, people, and slices of city life, as well as shorter boxed items containing lists, charts, and quick humor pieces. The more local they are the better." "We have occasional special issues, including a regional These Parts' issue in the spring. Fiction submissions are welcome year-round, but the usual caveats about slow response time apply." "We prefer to take care of art ourselves. You're welcome to submit drawings, diagrams, photos, etc, but we may decide we can do better with our own artists and photographers. Of course, if it's going to be impossible for our people to do the artwork--the subject of your story is leaving town for six months right after you interview him, or the art requires technical expertise that you happen to have--it may be to your advantage to supply us with something. Artists and photographers who want to contribute to the Reader should send samples or make an appointment to show their portfolios to our art director. Assignments may follow. Occasionally we accept unsolicited photographs, photo essays, and cartoons." 400-800 words (short articles), to 1500 words (reviews), 1500-2500 words (columns), 4000+ words (features); $75-3000, $100-200 (calendar stories), $200-500 (short features in front), $200 (reviews), $350 ("essays on books, among other things"); $100/photo, $10 minimum (cartoons), $50-300 (illustrations, on assignment only), for one-time serial rights and archival rights (microfilm, microfiche, etc), "plus the right to use material on our Web site (for an additional payment of 10%), in the suburban Reader's Guide to Arts & Entertainment (for an additional payment of 20%), and in anthologies (for an additional amount to be negotiated). We're developing an online archive (separate from our Web site), which may one day produce dividends, in which case we'll share them with our contributors. In the meantime, we plan to post content in the archive and pay no additional fee. Freelancers can refuse to be included in the archive if they are so inclined." Queries not necessary. Triple-space manuscripts. "We appreciate receiving computer files on disk or via E-mail (Text or ASCII files are always best)." Pays some expenses. "We have, on occasion, accepted rewritten versions of articles that have already appeared elsewhere, and we have no objection in principle to simultaneous submissions. But in both cases, we need to know up front what we're dealing with: Please inform us in your cover note. Feel free to call us (Thursdays and Fridays are best) if you have any specific questions." (312)828-0350, ext. 330; fax: (312)828-9926; [E-mail: mail@chicagoreader.com; www.chicagoreader.com]. RT--3-4 weeks. Cleveland Magazine--Great Lakes Publishing, 1422 Euclid Ave., Suite 730, Cleveland OH 44115. Editorial Director: Steve Gleydura. Address Story Queries. Monthly. "Serving Greater Cleveland, Cleveland Magazine is devoted to helping readers get the most out of living in Northeast Ohio. Covering arts, entertainment, politics, sports, health, dining, travel, beauty, personalities, and the home, the magazine, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, has a circulation of 48,000 (newsstand and mailing combined)." "We currently are looking for writers who can contribute to the magazine's mission of giving readers the inside story on what's happening and who's making it happen in Greater Cleveland. Writers should have at least three to five years of experience writing features for larger daily or weekly newspapers or monthly magazines. Send story queries and three writing samples to the following address. Time-sensitive queries should be submitted three to six months in advance. If you submit a query via E-mail, please include links to your writing samples." "Cleveland Magazine stories are of several types, but some general guidelines hold true." CityLife: "This sections should give an insider's view of what's happening in the city. With a blend of items that are edgy, engaging, smart and humorous, CityLife makes a statement that Cleveland Magazine has the pulse of Northeast Ohio." Shorts: "These stories are usually news or event driven, but can be quirky, lively or entertaining. Of particular interest are items not reported anywhere else that might be part of a gossip/society columnist's report. Graphically diverse, this section also includes information that can be presented in a chart or info graphic." 50-350 words. Long: "These stories are people-focused. Engaging, focused and stylized, this section should include newsmakers, Cleveland up-and-comers, and everyday people doing interesting things." 500-700 words. My Town: "A personal essay with ties to Cleveland or that reflects some aspect of life in Northeast Ohio." 1200 words. Reporter: "A short feature that tackles an issue, personality, or trend in Northeast Ohio. A Reporter piece should blend strong reporting and good storytelling in an informative and engaging way." 1200-1800 words. Arts & Entertainment: "Love the opera, modern dance, film, books? Seeking experts who can cover a subject and provide insight to our Arts & Entertainment coverage. Coverage often previews upcoming events in unique and lively ways." Travel: "These are travel destinations that merit 1000 words or more. The destination would make a good overnight trip for a reader who lived nearby. Typically, we are looking for out-of-the-way destinations that are interesting or unusual enough to appeal to our readers. A story would include an unusual place to stay (we look for independently owned inns, B&Bs or hotels), along with a brief itinerary of attractions in the area to visit, outdoor/wildlife destinations that are interesting, and a nice restaurant. It is important to be very local, providing the reader with opportunities unique to the area." 1000+ words. Features: "Cleveland Magazine was built on strong magazine writing, and thirty years later the same holds true." Personality Profile: "Our personality profiles explore the lives of newsmakers, personalities, politicians, sports heroes, and others. The stories should redefine how the city views the subject by going beyond what's been written or understood in the past." At Your Service: "There's more to service journalism than revealing the best places to dine in Northeast Ohio. Uncover the best, most unique, or interesting Cleveland has to offer." The Untold Story: "Cleveland Magazine values investigative and public service journalism and always seeks contributions from writers in this area." Closing the Loop: "Think you've heard the whole story? Not unless Cleveland Magazine gives it to you. A deep news story that fills in the gaps that other reports have left." Pays 25-50›/word, on publication. "Most assignments are work for hire'--meaning we retain the rights--but terms are negotiable. At the very least, we secure online rights for the work." Send seasonal stuff 8 months ahead. (216)771-2833; fax: (216)781-6318; [E-mail: gleydura@clevelandmagazine.com; www.clevelandmagazine.com]. Connecticut Magazine--35 Nutmeg Dr., Trumbull CT 06611. Managing Editor: Dale Salm. Monthly. Circ. 93,000. "Connecticut Magazine is a general interest, service, and issue-oriented magazine that covers all aspects of life in the state--arts, politics, people, business, health, environment, and newsworthy issues. Connecticut readers are generally affluent and well-educated. They enjoy intellectual pursuits, entertainment, dining out, and recreation. They are inquisitive, active. They are concerned about the state in which they live and are looking for information and entertainment in our pages." Unsolicited Articles: "Many of the articles we publish, including restaurant reviews, interiors, politics, and gardening, are written by our regular contributing writers. Connecticut does, however, purchase unsolicited articles from freelancers. We look for service articles, investigative pieces, personality profiles and other pieces of interest to Connecticut readers. We do not publish fiction or poetry. Writers are encouraged to read recent issues of Connecticut to get a sense of the types of articles and styles appropriate for the magazine." Query Letters: "The editors request that freelancers query their ideas by letter and not by telephone. A query letter should contain a detailed outline of the proposed piece and a list of sources. Copies of articles previously published should be attached, if possible. Query letters are reviewed by the editors, and if the idea is accepted, the piece may be assigned." Deadlines: "Our deadline is two months prior to publication date. For example, the final manuscript for a piece slated or intended for the December issue is due on or before October 1. Because most issues are planned well in advance, queries should be submitted as early as possible; in the case of seasonal pieces, three to four months ahead of the proposed publication date." Expenses: "In certain circumstances, and if agreed to by the editor at the time of assignment, Connecticut will reimburse writers for expenses incurred with their articles. In these situations, copies of itemized phone bills and other receipts for expenses incurred must be submitted before reimbursement can be made." Artwork: "Photos and/or illustrations to accompany articles are independently assigned by the art department. However, if a writer has appropriate photos or a lead on available ones, this information should be made known. Photographers and illustrators should contact the art department for a portfolio review." 1800 words (columns), to 3000 words or more (features); pays negotiated rate, on publication for FNASR. E-mail, fax, mail queries ok. 20% kill fee. (203)380-6600; fax: (203)380-6612; [E-mail: dsalm@connecticutmag.com; www.connecticutmag.com]. Lake Superior Magazine--Lake Superior Port Cities Inc., P0 Box 16417, Duluth MN 55816-0417. Editor: Konnie LeMay; Senior Art Director, Matt Pawlak. Address Editor. Bimonthly. Circ. 20,000. "Lake Superior Magazine is a bimonthly, full-color consumer magazine which focuses exclusively on the Lake Superior region--history, current events, life styles, environment, tourism. Our long suit is outstanding photography accompanied by well-written and relevant editorial. We like to surprise our readers, and therefore will try to present an unexpected slant to the stories they'll receive in each issue. The magazine was established in 1979 and has since become the authority on Lake Superior living and travel. All submissions should support that concept." "As a regionally focused publication with national distribution, we are highly selective, considering only quality material. However, each year we accept a number of offerings from new writers and photographers. The strongest advice we can give is to read the magazine to understand our approach before submitting." Categories: "Lake Superior Magazine Categories (not all inclusive):" Photographs: "Our hallmark! As a complete picture essay or as illustrations for articles." Illustrations: "Normally assigned, although freelance submissions will be considered." Cartoons: "Must be pertinent to the region, non-political, and humorous." Nonfiction: "Persons, places, and events in the Lake Superior region (contemporary; historic with a current tie)." Fiction: "Pertinent to the region or theme of an issue. (Only about two published per year.)" Departments: "Shorter articles on specific topics of interest (Nature, Wilderness Living, Chronicle, I Remember, Superior Science, Wild Superior, Haunted Shores, Heritage)." About the Boat: "Short articles and photographs about boats, ships, or watercraft of note, and their crews." Around the Circle: "Significant short items and photographs of interest concerning the condition of Lake Superior and the events and highlights from the region." Destinations: "Short articles or features about places of particular interest to travelers." Life Lines, Lake Superior's Own, Making It In the North: "Short articles about individual people who work and play in our region, their life styles and impact. People who make a difference in our lives'." Rooms With A View: "Articles about homes, life styles and construction." Photos: "When you query, we suggest you send duplicates of good quality, if available. Lake Superior Port Cities Inc. will assume a maximum insurance liability of $10,000 per submission, so we advise sending duplicates only for approval. Please identify these as duplicates. However, only originals are used for final publication. Full name of photographer must appear on each photo or slide, or they will be returned without consideration. We will not apply your name to your material for you. Complete photographic identification must be on each photo or on an accompanying cutsheet, which includes subject ID, location, and date taken. Photos must be numbered to coincide." "Lake Superior Port Cities Inc. cannot accept responsibility for material damaged during transit to or from the publisher. Unless specified, material will be returned by the mode received to the extent covered by your postage, or by an insured mode convenient to us." Formats: Black and White: "5x7 or 8xl0 glossies." Color: "35 mm, 2¬, 4x5, or 8x10 transparencies preferred, although color-corrected glossy prints are accepted." Digital: "At this time, size, resolution, and quality limit use of digital photography. Considered on a case-by-case basis." "Photographer has sole responsibility for rights of accessibility and acquisition, proper attribution, and release for use of each photograph. Written permission may be necessary from the subject of the photograph, and at the very least, should be held by the photographer for personal protection." General Deadlines for Accepted Material: "Feb./March (DL: Sept. 15); April/May (DL: Nov. 15); June/July (DL: Jan. 15); Aug./Sept. (DL: March 15); Oct./Nov. (DL: May 15); Dec./Jan. (DL: July 15). Ancillary Categories: "Lake Superior Port Cities publishes many additional products which require photography and artwork. Although photographic material submitted to the magazine is primarily considered for that publication, we also look for other uses. Some of the other products we produce are calendars, note cards, Christmas cards, and books. We accept submissions for all." Other: 1600-2200 words (avg. feature), pays to $600; 900-1400 words (depts./columns), $65-125; $25 (b&w photo), $40 (color photo), $125 (cover photo), on publication for FNASR "and electronic rights and some second serial rights in the case of reprints of our special publications. Additional use [of photo] within the same publication, such as on the title page, at no additional payment. Combination writer/photographer stories may be negotiated as a package." "We prefer manuscripts, although short queries, naming possible sources, will be considered. Submissions must be in writing. Please do not fax queries or unsolicited manuscripts. Do not call. Send a sample of your work. We do not purchase from queries. Although we plan a year or more in advance, articles are not earmarked for a specific issue of the magazine until they have been accepted. Short biographical information on the writer should always accompany the submission. If accepted, a black-and-white photo of the writer may be requested." No reprints. "MS-DOS ASCII, Windows 95/98 and MAC disk subs are acceptable if they are submitted with a legible printout, preferred when a submission is accepted. Most word processing formats can be accommodated, although software neutral files are preferred. E-mail submissions accepted, but will be considered only if full name, address, and phone information is included." (218)722-5002; fax: (218)722-4096; [E-mail: edit@lakesuperior.com; www.lakesuperior.com]. RT--3-4 months. Louisville Magazine--Louisville Magazine, Inc., 137 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd., Louisville KY 40202. Editor: Bruce Allar. Monthly. Circ. 20,000. "Louisville Magazine is a privately owned, four-color, general-interest magazine. In addition to the magazine, Louisville Magazine Inc. produces a number of collateral publications, among them View, an annual report on the local economy; programs/playbills for Actors Theatre of Louisville; City Guide, an information resource for Louisville-area residents and visitors; and The Greater Louisville Relocation Guide, a publication for people newly relocated to the area. Most stories are contributed by freelance writers. We also buy a few freelance illustrations and photographs (mostly color)." "Please read recent issues of the magazine to familiarize yourself with our columns and style. We are a lifestyle magazine, and in most cases, a strong local angle is preferred. Stories dealing with news, sports, entertainment, arts, and people in the Louisville area are used most often." 100-2000 or 3000 words; pays $50-500+, on acceptance, for first periodical rights. Mail and E-mail queries ok. No phone calls. Send seaonal stuff 6 months ahead. 20% kill fee. (502)625-0100; fax: (5002)625-0109; [E-mail: ballar@loumag.com; www.loumag.com; loumag@loumag.com; www.louisville.com/loumag/contact.html]. RT--2 months. Minnesota Monthly--10 S. Fifth St., Suite 1000, Minneapolis MN 55402. Monthly. Circ. 80,000. "All stories must have a strong Minnesota connection of some kind." Submit ideas to the appropriate editor. In Short: "Short bits of snappy, high-energy information, presented with strong graphics. Things we like, places to go, stuff to do, very local and in-the-know, in a high-energy, sassy, and humorous style. Read recent issues for examples. Usually written in-house." 25-125 words. Address Nick Fauchald, Asst. Editor; [E-mail: nfauchald@minnesotamonthly.com]. Photos/Art: "Some provided art/illustrations/photos, used in interesting ways; some assigned. Art should be highly colorful, funky, playful. Photos can be playful or straightforward." Just Asking: "A Q&A session with a subject who is funny, intriguing, and interviewed in a lively, irreverent, fun way--questions have an attitude and are funny and unpredictable, too. Brief intro followed by Q-and-A format, snappy questions." 130 words (intro), 800 words (Q&A). Address Nick Fauchald, Asst. Editor; [E-mail: nfauchald@minnesotamonthly.com]. Photos/Art: "Color, used in approx 3x3 size, never full page. Portrait of subject that communicates what is interesting about subject. Not a studied, posed studio shot." Journey: "An account of a physical journey or a personal growth experience, recorded in journal/diary-style entries. Must be broken into chronological day, week, month, or event entries. Include vivid, personal details, and reveal a true journey--we want to see how the writer has been changed by the experience. New writers should submit entire piece for consideration." 2000 words. Address Sarah Tieck, Associate Editor; [E-mail: stieck@minnesotamonthly.com]. Photos/Art: "Writer submits a snapshot plus icons and scrapbook-type memorabilia of the journey or experience." Portrait: "A brief profile of an interesting person who isn't conventionally famous, but makes their mark in an unusual, often artistic way." 300 words. Address Sarah Tieck, Associate Editor; [E-mail: stieck@minnesotamonthly.com]. Photos/art: "One page or a 3/4 spread color shot of portrait subject, shot in a visually arresting and highly colorful manner--often one of the more artistic photos in each issue." Features: "On a variety of subjects, in a variety of lengths. Must have a Minnesota connection and be compelling to Minnesotans." 700-3000 words. Address Terri Foley, Managing Editor; [E-mail: tfoley@minnesotamonthly.com]. Topic categories: * "Public affairs issues of particular meaning to Minnesotans; include causes leading up to situations and crises, and analyze what the issue and resulting circumstance means to and says about Minnesotans." * "Arts-related stories with a compelling edge." * "Profiles of intriguing or controversial Minnesota personalities." * "History-related topics with a current or fresh angle." Photos/Art: "As assigned, usually color, often full page. Rarely posed studio shots; more journalistic, edgy mix of on-site and creative photos." Midwest Traveler: "Travel stories, primarily within or bordering Minnesota. A mix of luxury travel, educational travel, food-related travel, outdoorsy travel. Compelling images of places and experiences delivered with strong service to readers." 700-2000 words. Address Terri Foley, Managing Editor; [E-mail: tfoley@minnesotamonthly.com]. Photos/Art: "As assigned, usually color, often-full page." Last Word: "A funny or touching, upbeat and positive personal essay by a top-notch writer. Need not be a Minnesota-specific topic, but should be a Minnesota-connected writer. Not the place for a newcomer to try to break into writing. Submit entire essay. No queries." 700 words. Address Pamela Hill Nettleton, Editor; [E-mail: editor@minnesotamonthly.com]. Photos/Art: "Occasional use of a sketch, staff supplied." Taste Dining Guide (monthly section of Minnesota Monthly): "Food Reviews/Food Police/Chef's Night Out are generally written in-house, (potential reviewers submit previous clips)." 550-650 words. Address Pamela Hill Nettleton, Editor; [E-mail: editor@minnesotamonthly.com]. "Wine articles on aspects of wine production and enjoyment, including reviews of particular wines (potential reviewers submit clips and ideas)." 550-650 words. Address Terri Foley, Managing Editor; [E-mail: tfoley@minnesotamonthly.com]. "Word of Mouth is generally written in-house, but we are looking for short, high-energy bits of information from the world of food, as well as news from the food scene." 25-125 words. Address Nick Fauchald, Asst. Editor; [E-mail: nfauchald@minnesotamonthly.com]. "Dining Guide listings are written and selected by editorial staff." Photos/Art: "Primary goal is to showcase food as appetizing and beautiful. Entire section should display a strong mix of food, interior, and exterior shots." Other: Pays negotiable fee, on acceptance. "If this is your first query, please enclose clips. If you're assigned a story, submit it via E-mail; we use Macintosh and MSW." (612)371-5800; fax: (612)371-5801; [E-mail: editor@minnesotamonthly.com; minnesotamonthly.com]. New Mexico Magazine--Lew Wallace Building, 495 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe NM 87501. Monthly. Circ. 117,000. Writers: "New Mexico Magazine covers the people, culture, arts, history, and landscape of New Mexico for a highly educated readership from every corner of the world." Articles: "Profile, travel, archaeological, historical (examining little-known facets of New Mexico history or shedding new light on major events and personalities of the past), humor, Southwest lifestyles (food, fashion, homes, gardens), arts and crafts, cultural topics (traditional ways of life, customs, unusual celebrations, social trends), photo features, offbeat science, business stories - anything involving an aspect of New Mexico. Buys 7-10 manuscripts/issue. Send published writing samples with query." 250-2000 words; pays 30›/word, $100 minimum. Style: " Use AP style for writing guidelines. Type name, address (including E-mail if available) and phone number in the upper left corner of each page of correspondence and manuscript. Double- or tripe-space text. Number pages. Prefer letter-quality printout, typed manuscript, or computer diskette." What We Need From You: Tag Line: "Include a short paragraph about yourself and your experience for the end of the story. This lets the reader know who you are." Contact Information: "A. If there is any way the public can contact and/or interact with the subject of your story, include it. Telephone numbers, addresses, locations to sites, galleries where art is shown or sold, etc.--we want to involve the reader if at all possible. B. Though it may be the same as above, editors need the names and contact information for subjects interviewed or mentioned in your story. Sometimes we hold onto a story for up to a year and need to make sure nothing has changed in your story. If you interview a national park superintendent, we need to be able to easily call and confirm that person is still there. If not, we can easily edit the story to bring it up-to-date, saving us all embarrassment." Think Art: "We almost always run photos or artwork to illustrate stories. While you may not be a photographer, we encourage your suggestions as to what images would enhance your story or how to contact subjects regarding photos. Also, consider if your story is seasonal. If an outdoor story is scheduled to run next summer, we need to shoot images this summer. Shooting gardens in the winter doesn't work too well. If your story is a timely event, it is best to do the photography at that time. Let us know in advance, so we can arrange for a photographer to cover these events as well." Develop Queries: "We sometimes receive the shotgun' approach to queries, where the writer gives only a sentence or two of explanation for a story idea and then moves on to the next. We usually reject all the proposals, as we get 20 ideas with no good information. Your best bet is to pick one or two strong ideas and develop these into at least a half-page pitch. If the idea isn't interesting enough to at least write this much in a query, it's probably not interesting or detailed enough for a story. Always include your contact info on each page of the query. Often, pages of queries are separated. It's hard to make assignments if we can't get in touch with you. We do not accept E-mail or fax queries." Be Familiar with the Magazine: "This isn't a ploy to sell more magazines. The best way to find out what we're after is to read New Mexico Magazine, know the departments, style, and what we have already covered. Many libraries catalog the magazine. With any writing, know your audience." Makin' Tracks: "Makin' Tracks focuses on outdoor recreation in New Mexico's backcountry. While all fitness and experience levels should be considered and addressed, the idea is these are places you can't just drive to--you have to get out, explore, and enjoy. Two quality slides are needed, at least one horizontal. Relevant information such as ranger district contacts and maps to use are required. Query with writing samples first." 750 words, pays $300. "Photos are paid based on our stock rates." Makin' Tracks Notes: * "The point of the trips should be to have fun, learn about, and enjoy New Mexico's backcountry, not to prove you can power hike 30 miles in a day." * "All destinations should be completely open to the general public. List all restrictions and necessary permits, if any." * "Be very clear and honest about the physical level needed for the trip. Can you be in average shape to do the hike, or should you work up to it? Is altitude a factor to consider? If you have to be an Olympian athlete to make the hike, we're probably not interested." * "Avoid lingo without explanation. Write in such a way a general audience will understand you." * "List special considerations of the trip. Is water available? Are the trails marked? Where, if anywhere, can people go for help? Is the area open to hunting at certain times of the year?" * "State what makes this trip unique. No generic strolls in the woods--there should be something special about this place. Note flora, fauna, archaeological sites, anything to look out for." * "Keep in mind the health of the environment. If a section of a trail is receiving too much pressure, make people aware, so they can reroute. Many people don't willingly harm areas; they're just unaware they're doing so. We want to tell people about these great areas, but we also want to help protect them. State the rules, so people can follow them." * "Know your subject. Anyone can look at a map and some U.S. Forest Service brochures and get a general feeling for what's there. Write about the details you can only experience by going there." Asi Es Nuevo Mexico (This is New Mexico): "This department is a fun, mixed-bag of short stories from all over the state with a strong New Mexico angle--things you can only find here. One quality slide or illustration to accompany the story is needed. Query with writing samples first." To 350 words; pays $100 (writer), on acceptance; $60 (photo/art), on publication. "Asis cover, but are not limited to, these categories:" * "Human interest stories. Examples: A grandmother who has sent homemade tamales to troops overseas during the holidays for the past 40 years; an individual who is, for no pay, helping communities restore their churches. We're looking for New Mexicans who inspire and deserve recognition." * "Unique artists, crafts and business people. New Mexico has no shortage of quality artists, and it's impossible to feature them all, so we look for those who stand out, either in their work or in the way they live. This could mean they have donated work to the public, use an unusual process to create their work, use a cave as a studio--anything out of the ordinary. Artwork must be publicly displayed." * "Quirky, fun subjects. Anything of interest the public can visit or participate in that's out of the ordinary. If you enjoyed checking it out, readers may also." "Some Asi requirements:" * "General public should be able to interact with the subject of the story. Examples: An artist's work needs to be on public display or available in a gallery; an event needs to be open to the public; unique objects and places need to be accessible to the general public and not located on restricted property. Contact and additional information should be clearly noted in the Asi story." * "Short and Sweet. Though many Asi subjects could justify a book, we just don't have the space. The objective is to pique the readers' interest with fun, active, informative writing and tell them how to pursue learning more about or interacting with the subject." * "Make sure it's interesting. You should be able to express in a sentence or two why this subject stands out, even if you think it's obvious. Also, if it is boring to write, it's probably boring to read." * "Make sure it's New Mexico. Enough said." Photographers: "New Mexico Magazine features high-quality images from a variety of sources for our monthly publication and annual Vacation Guide. We obtain these images from freelance photographers on both a stock and assignment basis. For stock photography, please note that our Editorial Calendar is scheduled approximately one year in advance. A sample of your work and a list of topics that you have available for stock purposes should be submitted. This will give us an idea of what you might have available for illustrating upcoming issues." "Each year, we also have several opportunities for freelance photographers to submit for open photo portfolios. If you are interested in submitting to one of these portfolios, please contact Steve Larese [photo editor] for the current list." "For an opportunity to become an assignment photographer for New Mexico Magazine, please mail your photo portfolio to the address below for an initial review." "Please do not send original slides, transparencies, negatives, or irreplaceable prints for any initial reviews or stock purposes. If images are selected for publication, we will require originals at that time." Photographic Guidelines And Image Requirements: "New Mexico Magazine requires high-quality images that will complement and pertain to Magazine editorial." Image Requirements: "New Mexico Magazine prefers to work with original color 35 mm slides or larger format transparencies for publication. Color prints are not traditionally of the quality necessary for publication. Black-and-white prints are acceptable. For initial portfolio reviews and story queries, duplicate images are acceptable." Credit Labels: "Your name and address should appear on all mounts and plastic sleeves. New Mexico Magazine will not be responsible for the loss of unidentified transparencies. Your name should appear exactly as you wish it to be spelled for photo credits." Captions: "Images will not be accepted unless accompanied by proper caption information. Basic caption information can be written on the mount, but a caption sheet keyed to the images with additional information is preferred. Do not key 35 mm images on slide sleeves as they will be removed during review. Captions should include all pertinent information: who, where, what is being done, detail of items shown, and any historical or enlightening information. Below is an example of a complete caption:" "The slide mount could read: Nambe Falls." "The additional caption sheet should include more information such as: Nambe Falls, located 22 miles northeast of Santa Fe National Forest, is a popular recreation area run by the Nambe Pueblo. Majestic cottonwoods and a double-drop waterfall make Nambe Falls an ideal site for camping or a picnic. Nambe Lake is open to the public for trout fishing from March to November." Model Releases and Photo Permits: "The Model Releases must be obtained by the Photographer if close-ups of people or artwork are submitted. Copies of the model release or photo permit from a pueblo or reservations should be submitted along with the images where applicable." Assignment Rates: Pays $450 (day rate). "(New Mexico Magazine will not pay for film, processing, holding fees or travel expenses in accordance with State of New Mexico contractual regulations.)" Stock Rates (per image used): $60 (less than half-page), $80 (half-page but less than full); $90 (full page); $100 (more than full page); $300 (cover). Other: Pays on acceptance for manuscripts for FNASR; on publication for photos/artowork for one-time rights. "Query first. Buys few manuscripts on speculation. Plans issue 6-12 months in advance." (505)827-7447; [E-mail: Ask@NMMagazine.com; www.nmmagazine.com]. RT--4-6 weeks. Pittsburgh Magazine--4802 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh PA 15213. Executive Editor: Michelle Pilecki. Monthly. Circ. 75,000. Our Mission: "Pittsburgh is the monthly community publication for Western Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio, Northern West Virginia, and Western Maryland. Pittsburgh presents issues, analyzes problems, and strives to encourage a better understanding of today's community to more than 75,000 readers." Style: "Each issue features a mix of stories that includes a people' profile, in-depth news, and a service piece, plus feature and lifestyle stories for our target reader: primarily 30ish, professional, with children. Without exception--whether the topic is business, travel, the arts, or lifestyle--each story is clearly oriented to Pittsburghers today and the greater Pittsburgh region of today. We have minimal interest in historical articles. Pittsburgh does not publish fiction, poetry, essays, advocacy pieces, or personal reminiscences." Scheduling: "Seasonal story ideas should be submitted at least six months in advance. Each issue is fully scheduled at least four months in advance; feature ideas that do not fit that timeframe cannot be considered. Short (under 200 words) timely items for the front of the book can be considered as late as six weeks before publication." 500-2500 words (features and service pieces), pays $300+ (features), 100-400 words (front-of-the-book items), $50-150; to 4000 words (in-depth news features), on publication for FNASR. Buys reprints "only when the article has not appeared in the same geographic market." "The writer is responsible for completing all research deemed necessary by the editors. We prefer that the final draft be submitted on disk or electronically with no extraneous commands. Delete line spaces, tabs, etc. Please include your name, address, phone number(s), and social security number, plus a list of sources and their phone numbers for fact-checking." "Written queries only; no phone, fax, or E-mail. We do not respond to unsolicited phone calls, E-mails, or faxes. Pittsburgh prefers to receive a brief query with a sample lead and one-page outline, not completed manuscripts. We will, however, review manuscripts on spec, but rarely buy them. Writers should enclose 3-5 published clips plus a resume. We do not assign stories to new freelancers." [E-mail: editor@wqed.org; www.pittsburghmag.com]. RT--2 months (queries). Richmond Magazine--2201 W. Broad St., Suite 105, Richmond VA 23220. Executive Editor: Richard Foster. Monthly. "Since 1979, the mission of Richmond magazine has been to help our readers better understand the Richmond region and to help our readers live better lives. In other words, we strive to be your expert guide to the region." "To accomplish those goals, we publish many service stories-- well-researched guides to best restaurants, top doctors and top-notch mechanics, to name a few. We also provide in-depth news features and thoughtful commentary about the region. Every issue includes dining reviews, home and garden advice, history flashbacks, monthly events calendars with our picks of the month, and travel features." "We don't have anything formal per se, but we generally seek previously published writers who live in the Richmond area and can write about Richmond-related topics. It's always better if you can provide story ideas to pitch." Pays "about 25›/word" (experienced writer). (804)355-0111, ext. 318; fax: (804)355-8939; [E-mail: editor@richmag.com; art and photos: art@richmag.com; www.richmond.com/richmondmagazine/]. St. Louis Magazine--1034 S. Brentwood, Suite 1220, St. Louis MO 63117. Editor: Elaine X. Grant. Monthly. "We don't have formal writer's guidelines. Payment is based on length, type of story, and the experience of the writer. Articles range from 100 words for short news items to 2000 and more for features." (314)727-0900, ext. 6603; fax: (314)727-0719; [E-mail: egrant@stlmag.com; www.stlmag.com]. Scottsdale Life, The City Magazine--Cities West, 8501 E. Princess Dr., #201, Scottsdale AZ 85255. Associate Editor: Ginger Eiden. Monthly. Circ. 40,000. "We look for prior writing experience, and a journalism background is preferred, but not required. We ask all interested freelancers to send in a resume with a cover letter and a few writing samples of past published work. We encourage people to pitch their own ideas, and many times, we like to have a pool of freelancers to turn to for assignments. Our emphasis is on lifestyle, art, culture, food, and things relevant to the city of Scottsdale and the surrounding area, such as personality profiles, city and business stories." "To help generate any ideas, here is the list of themes we are exploring for each month in 2003: Jan. - Art; Feb. - Love; March - Outdoor Recreation/Golf; April - Culinary; May - Home and Garden; June - Best of Scottsdale; July - Body, Mind, and Soul; Aug. - Celebrate the City (history, unique things in Scottsdale); Sept. - Real Estate/Development; Oct. - Cowboy; Nov. - Shopping; Dec. - Charity." 1000-2000 words; pays varying rates, on publication for electronic and all rights. Send seasonal stuff 4 months ahead. Send resume and clips. [E-mail: geiden@citieswestpub.com; www.citieswestpub.com]. Tucson Lifestyle--Conley Publishing Group, Ltd., 7000 E. Tanque Verde, Suite 11, Tucson AZ 85715. Executive Editor: Scott Barker. Monthly. Circ. 32,000. "Tucson Lifestyle is a glossy, monthly city magazine, so we are only interested in articles that deal with people, companies, places, and events in Tucson or Southeastern Arizona. We are not interested in poetry, fiction, anecdotes, cartoons, jokes, investigative reporting, hard news, travel stories, or essays. Articles should have a shelf life of at lest 6-12 months without requiring significant updating. Ideally, writers should familiarize themselves with the magazine before querying with an idea." 1000-4500 words (features); pays $125-1000 (articles); $50 (¬-page photo), $250 (cover), on acceptance for FNASR (articles), one-time rights (photos). "Electronic or reprint rights also may be negotiated with the writer or photographer." Query first by mail, fax, or E-mail. "Don't include clippings, resumes, or anything else." No phone calls. "If you wish to send in photographs with an article, they must be of publishable quality and can be prints, slides, transparencies, or scans on a disk (which should be in JPG or TIF format, 300 dpi, 8x10)." Send seasonal stuff one year ahead. Fax: (520)721-8665; [E-mail: scott@tucsonlife.com; www.tucsonlife.com]. RT--4-6 weeks (queries), 8-10 weeks (mss). Vancouver Magazine--Transcontinental Publications, Inc., Suite 300, East Tower, 555 W. 12th Ave., Vancouver, BC Canada V5Z 4L4. Editor: Matthew Mallon. Monthly. Circ. 65,000. "Stories published in Vancouver magazine must be related to the city of Vancouver or the Lower Mainland in some way. They are often current affairs-oriented and should have a unique and fresh perspective on the topic. We prefer to work with writers from a conceptual stage and have a six-week lead time. Unfortunately, we don't publish poetry and rarely publish fiction." To 1500 words; pays approx. 50›C/word, first publication rights "for a period of 18 months, and includes the following rights: a) rights to archive your texts on microfiches, microfilms, CD-ROMs, or any other similar medium; b) right to publish text on our Internet site for a period of two years following first publication, except for food recipes, which is a period of fifteen years; c) right to archive text on NEWSCAN and any other paying electronic archive Web site." "The best way to approach us with a story idea is to either call, mail, E-mail, or fax us a brief query letter. Please also include a cover letter with a summary of published credits as well as tear sheets of previously published work." Send seasonal stuff 6 months ahead. Simultaneous subs ok. (604)877-7732; fax: (604)877-4823; [E-mail: mmallon@vancouvermagazine.com; www.vancouvermagazine.com].