Monday Markets for August 24, 2009

National Geographic Adventure

From the Web Site:

What’s in Adventure?
The magazine covers the world of adventure, from exciting travel destinations and outdoor pursuits to accounts of cutting-edge expeditions and profiles of modern-day explorers. Each issue reports on a range of locations and activities and offers readers actionable information as well as thought-provoking  “good reads.”

What’s Adventure looking for in a query?
We suggest writers send focused ideas tailored to a department of the magazine. Queries should be accompanied by at least three published clips—preferably related to the field of adventure or adventure travel—along with a self-addressed, stamped envelope and contact information, including an e-mail address if available. We try our best to respond to submissions within three months. However, we cannot assume responsibility for the loss or return of unsolicited manuscripts or artwork.

You can e-mail adventure@ngs.org or send materials to:

National Geographic Adventure magazine
104 W 40th Street, 19th Floor
New York, New York 10018

FEATURES
Our feature articles (4,000 to 8,000 words) are in-depth, descriptive pieces on celebrities of adventure, gripping accounts of groundbreaking expeditions and scientific exploration, and intriguing, unknown historical tales. Feature writers possess unique expertise on or experience with the subject they cover; their articles tell a previously untold story, at once finely detailed and broad reaching.

Herizons Magazine

From the Web Site:

About Herizons Magazine
Herizons aims to reflect a feminist philosophy that is diverse and relevant to women’s daily lives. The purpose of Herizons is to empower women; to inspire hope and foster a state of wellness that enriches women’s lives; to build awareness of issues as they affect women; to foster a spirit of co operation; to promote the strength, wisdom and creativity of women; to broaden the boundaries of feminism to include building coalitions and support among other marginalized peoples; to foster peace and ecological awareness and to expand the influence of feminist principles in the world. Herizons is a non-profit organization based in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada.

What Herizons Publishes
Herizons’ audience is a feminist readership. Articles about applying feminist principles in work, in relationships and organizations, and in social justice are welcome. Our readers are interested in health issues, social and political issues, environmental issues, equality issues, justice issues, spiritual issues; parenting issues and all issues informed by diverse racial and cultural experiences. Articles in which the writer is engaged with the material work best; personal experiences, journalism style articles, interviews, articles which bring in current research and a clear feminist perspective are all things we look for.

NEWS
500 – 700 words. News items of interest to feminist readers taking place in communities across Canada.

FEATURES
1,000 – 3,000 In depth articles on feminist debates, current social/ political/legal/environmental/culture emerging issues or personal stories with a broader social relevance. Can be interview style, essay style or journalism style. Non academic writing is preferred.

REVIEWS
350-words Book, music and film reviews; preference is given to Canadian authors, filmmakers, musicians. $55

Payment License Use:
Payment is made in Canadian funds upon publication. Articles in Herizons are licensed for first time North American rights @ .25 cents per word with an additional .5 cents per word for non-exclusive subsidiary rights, including the right to transfer articles to CD rom for educational/academic libraries and/or secure on-line database services. (Total .30 per word) Herizons reserves the right to post select articles on Herizons’ web site in order to promote the magazine.

EQUUS Magazine

From the Web Site:

A horse health publication for laymen, EQUUS features articles on health care, behavior, training techniques, veterinary breakthroughs and exercise physiology.
EQUUS welcomes freelance submissions for practically any section of the magazine. The best preparation for the prospective EQUUS contributor is familiarity with the magazine. Indeed, for writers interested in learning EQUUS style and standards, there’s no substitute for regularly reading the magazine.
That said, the editors will consider publishing any worthwhile submission on horse-related topics so writers need not limit themselves to conventional topics or approaches. If a piece is accurate, well organized, relevant and interesting, we will work with a writer to find a place for it within our format.
There are, however, a few guidelines that prospective contributors should keep in mind.
We ask that unsolicited hard-copy manuscripts be typed, and please note: If you would like your materials returned, a self-addressed, stamped envelope needs to be included with your submission. If you prefer, you may submit your manuscript via email to EQletters@equinetwork.com.
Features generally run from 1,600 to 3,000 words, and the amount of payment depends on quality, length and complexity of the story. In short, we do not pay by the word.
We do not review or accept simultaneous submissions.