Monday Markets for March 15, 2010

March 16, 2010 by Jodee
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Subaru Drive Magazine
From the Web Site:

Thank you for your interest in contributing to Drive Magazine!

Drive is a quarterly publication by Subaru of America, Inc. and is distributed to more than 850,000 owners of Subaru vehicles in the United States.

Each issue includes a variety of feature articles geared toward the interests of Subaru owners. Many of these articles are written by freelance authors, and typically range from 300 to 1,200 words.

We’re looking for stories that are timely, appropriately researched, engagingly written, and tailored to Drive readers. If you would like to contribute a feature article to Drive, please send us a one-page letter outlining your proposal. Our editorial staff will review your outline, and we’ll contact you if we select your article idea for publication. Please note that article proposals are preferred to finished manuscript submissions.

We strongly encourage you to study several recent issues of the magazine for the best idea of the kind of material we publish. Drive Magazine is available online at www.drive.subaru.com.

Drive Magazine’s features on technical, industry, and company news are usually staff written.

Drive Magazine’s payment scale varies depending on current editorial need, depth of treatment, appeal to the magazine’s readership, manuscript length, and other factors. We pay for manuscripts upon acceptance.

PTO Today Magazine

From the Web Site:

PTO Today magazine is an essential resource for leaders of parent groups (often called parent-teacher organizations) at the 80,000 elementary and middle schools across the United States. Articles focus on helping the volunteer leaders of these groups run their organizations more efficiently and support their schools more effectively.

The magazine is published six times a year, based on the school calendar; issues are dated January, March, April, August, September, and October.

Parent groups go by many different names, including PTA, PTO, and PTC. PTAs are those groups formally affiliated with the National PTA. All other parent groups, more than 75 percent of the total, are independent organizations and are often referred to collectively as PTOs.

We use “PTO” as a generic term—PTO Today writes about all parent groups, including PTAs. At the local level, all parent groups face similar challenges. For most of them, our magazine provides the only opportunity for volunteers to learn how similar groups (whether in the next town or across the country) run effective meetings and programs, solve problems, raise money, and otherwise enhance their children’s school experiences.

Our readers are the most active members of parent groups in K-8 schools. They are almost all women, and they are generally in their late 20s to mid-40s. Typically, they hold an office such as president, vice president, treasurer, or secretary. They chair one or more committees and are responsible for organizing specific events or programs.

In most cases, they have little prior training or experience, yet a typical parent group raises tens of thousands of dollars each year for its school.

Editorial Approach

We run how-to pieces, profiles of programs and people, and articles by experts. The tone is informational and informal rather than newsy. We never talk down to readers, we use PTO-specific examples to express concepts, and we prefer writers who can use the language of parent groups.

We don’t cover child-rearing issues, and we don’t cover general education topics unless they have a very specific parent group angle. We focus exclusively on parent groups serving students in grades K-8; high school parent groups often take a form very different from that of elementary and middle school groups.

Major topic areas we do cover include:

Parent involvement. The number one issue for most parent groups is how to get more parents to participate. More volunteers mean better events and programs and less work for those who do participate. We have published articles about reaching out to parents who are new to the school, making sure volunteers have a positive experience and want to come back, and communicating effectively with parents who aren’t members.

Leadership. These articles focus on soft skills such as settling conflicts and developing good communication skills, as well as hard skills such as running meetings efficiently and managing volunteers effectively.

Fundraising. Fundraising is a major activity for parent groups, especially in these times of shrinking school budgets. Parent groups pay for everything from teaching positions to music programs to ice cream socials.

Group management and organization. Many groups have little understanding of the legal, financial, and tax aspects of running what is essentially a small nonprofit business. Topics include tax issues, applying for 501(c)3 (charitable nonprofit) status under the federal tax code, bookkeeping basics, and legal requirements for keeping meeting minutes and other documents.

Working with school staff. Successful parent groups have a strong working relationship with the school principal, teachers, and staff. Past articles have discusses topics ranging from teacher appreciation to tactics for strengthening ties with the principal.

Playgrounds. The largest and most complex project many parent group undertake is building a new playground. A playground project typically costs $50,000 to $100,000 or more. Parent groups raise the money. They also participate in the playground design and, often, the construction. Safety standards, community involvement, and large-project logistics are all topics that relate to parent group playground projects.

Education. Our coverage of education topics extends only to the role of the parent group; PTOs often run field trips, bring in arts and enrichment performers, and sponsor other programs that complement or enhance the curriculum.

Queries

We recommend that you familiarize yourself with our previous content and our community before submitting a query. Archived articles are sorted into topic areas on our website, which you can find listed on the Topics A-Z page. Read the article “PTO vs. PTA: What’s the Difference?” for an overview of the differences between these two types of organizations, and look through our active message boards to get a sense of the issues that are important to parent groups.

Features run roughly 1,200 to 2,200 words, and the average assignment is 1,500 words. Department pieces run 600 to 1,200 words. Payment depends on the difficulty of the topic and the experience of the writer. We pay by the assignment, not by the word; our pay scale ranges from $200 to $700 for features and $150 to $400 for departments. We occasionally pay more for high-impact stories and highly experienced writers. We buy all rights, and we pay on acceptance (within 30 days of invoice).

We may ask writers to help us acquire appropriate art for articles, and we appreciate queries that offer art suggestions. We will review, but we do not encourage, unsolicited manuscripts.

Metro Family Magazine

From the Web Site:

MetroFamily Magazine is dedicated to informing parents and empowering families. The goal of our features, departments, and columns is to educate, inspire, and uplift readers.

About Submitting

·         E-mail submissions are preferred. Send to Editor@MetroFamilyMagazine.com. We purchase one-time print rights and web rights. Standard-mail submissions are seldom considered and will not be returned.

·         Reprint submissions will be accepted from writers around the United States; articles we assign will be given to local writers to capitalize on local sources. We reserve the right to refuse publication of any piece if the article does not meet our needs and/or standards. All submissions are subject to editing.

·        MetroFamily Magazine is published monthly, 12 issues per year. We work 3-6 months in advance so plan feature queries/submissions accordingly. For a list of general themes, please email Editor@MetroFamilyMagazine.com.

About Formatting

·         Send articles in the body of your e-mail. If the article is chosen for publication, I may ask if it is available as a Word document.

·         In a series of three or more terms and a single conjunction, use a comma after each term except the last. Example: Sarah doesn’t own a pig, a rat or a bird.

·         Please, only one space following a period.

·         Include a word count, including sidebar(s), at the top right corner of your first page.

About Writing

·         Leads: An interesting, compelling lead into each story is critical. Just like us, our readers have work to do, meals to prepare, and kids to tend. We must seduce them into reading.

·         Humor: Bring it on! If you can lighten a “heavy” story with some appropriate levity, by all means do so.

·         Surprises: Try to put one in every piece you write. Startle readers with an unexpected statistic (with proper credit given to the source of the information) or raise eyebrows with a surprising outcome.

·         Length: Keep it short. Our features rarely run over 1,000 words, including sidebars.

·         Layering: Many people don’t read, they flip. Each story needs to be layered so that even someone scanning the page can take away an important fact or idea. Include suggested pullout quotes, subheads, bulleted items, and/or sidebars.

·         Art: Photographs grab readers’ attention, so we want to include them whenever possible. If you have photos or leads for photos, please pass that information along as early in the writing process as possible.

·         Payment (includes web rights): $20-$35 up to 500 words; $35-$50 over 500 words, paid upon publication.

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Monday Markets for March 8, 2010

March 9, 2010 by Jodee
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Whole Life Times

From the Web Site:

Whole Life Times relies almost entirely on freelance material to fill its pages every month. We have only a few regulars, so the field is wide open. We depend on freelancers like you.

What Kind of Articles Should I Submit?

We are open to articles on holistic health, alternative healing, green living, sustainable and local food, social responsibility, conscious business, the environment, spirituality and personal growth; in short, anything that deals with a progressive, healthy lifestyle. The important words to remember when writing for WLT are ‘information’ and‘narrative style.’ We strive to provide leading-edge editorial that is not only entertaining, but also directly usable by our readers—information that mainstream media often abridges, is unaware of or is unwilling to print.

WLT’s content is largely local — issues, events and people in southern California — but we do publish some stories with a broader focus. In generic features (e.g. health-related), we use local sources for quotes and back-up information.

WLT accepts up to three longer stories (800-1,100 words) per issue, and pay ranges from $150-200.

In addition, we have a number of regular departments on our coverage topics, and these pay $75-125 depending on topic and experience.

Out and About is our FOB section featuring short, newsy blurbs on our coverage topics. These are generally 200-400 words and pay $25-50 depending on length and topic.

Behind the Scenes is a 750-word personal essay that often highlights a seminal moment or event in the life of the writer, and pays $100.

Query Letters

Queries may be sent via e-mail to abigail[at]wholelifemagazine[dot]com.

If you have not written for us before, please be sure to include your bio and up to three published clips or links. Alternatively, you may submit a completed manuscript. If your article addresses the categories described above, your treatment of the issue, the timeliness of the article and the quality of your writing are the main keys to getting published.

General tip: Keep in mind that WLT readers are more sophisticated than the average Joe or Joan when it comes to green living, health, personal growth, social responsibility and metaphysics. We prefer thoughtful, well-researched articles with an informed and upbeat tone. We favor a narrative approach in which story-telling is emphasized. We welcome in-depth reports and personal interviews, but outside of Behind the Scenes we rarely publish personal essays. Please include reference material for fact verification, and avoid using anecdotal claims to support your thesis or argument.

Horse Illustrated

From the Web Site:

Magazine Focus: HORSE ILLUSTRATED is directed to hands-on horse owners and riders of English and western disciplines. The magazine promotes responsible horse ownership, from providing tips to owners on better horse care and training, to alerting horse lovers about pertinent issues in the equine community. We direct our articles to the adult audience.

Suggested Articles: The best way to decide what type of article to submit is to look over a sample copy of the magazine, available at newsstands, tack stores or book stores nationwide. Look over more than one issue, if possible.

We need informative, in-depth, upbeat articles (limited to 2,000 words) that will help readers better care for and enjoy their horses. They may be about such topics as training (for both horse and rider), management or horse-related activities.

What NOT to Send:
• Fiction
• Personal essays
• Tributes to deceased horses
• Poetry
• Book reviews
• Please do not send breed profiles; this monthly feature is always assigned
• Series, columns and multi-part articles are assigned only to our established writers

How to Submit: Address all correspondence to Elizabeth Moyer, Editor, HORSE ILLUSTRATED, P.O. Box 8237, Lexington KY 40533. Enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope with all materials, and please allow eight to twelve weeks for a response. If materials do not need to be returned, we appreciate knowing that.

While e-mail makes it easy to fire off those article proposals, it is harder for us to track, evaluate and respond to these submissions, not to mention concerns with opening attachments from unknown senders. In order to give your article proposal the best consideration, we prefer to receive queries via mail rather than e-mail.

HORSE ILLUSTRATED receives dozens of unsolicited manuscripts and queries every week. The magazine accepts only a small fraction of what is submitted. Due to the high volume of unsolicited work, we cannot review or respond to any material sent to us by fax, or material that isn’t accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope.

Manuscript Requirements: Manuscripts should be double spaced with wide margins. If your article is accepted, we’ll also need an electronic copy of the text as a Word document that can be opened on a PC. Accepted manuscripts may be sent via e-mail.

Many great story ideas cannot be considered if we will be unable to find images to illustrate them. If specific photos will be essential to your manuscript, please indicate what photos are available to accompany your piece. It’s a huge plus if you can include professional-quality color transparencies (preferred), or sharp, well-lit 35mm color prints with these types of articles. Additional guidelines are available for photographers.

Reviewing Material: We prefer to review completed manuscripts on speculation. However, if you would like to query us before preparing an article, you must include a detailed outline of what the proposed article will cover, including any expert resources, and sample paragraphs as well as clips that demonstrate your writing style. We do not accept simultaneous submissions, but may accept reprint material from noncompetitive publications. We require first North American serial rights in the equine industry.

Responsibility: We cannot assume responsibility for material submitted, but reasonable care will be taken in the handling of your work.

Payment: Articles are paid upon publication. Rates of payment are based on quality, not length. We pay between $300 and $425 for feature articles. Smaller items receive $50 to $100 per piece. Articles accompanied by high-quality photographs or illustrations earn the highest rates.

For new (and new to HI) writers:
The majority of our articles are assigned in advance to our regular writers. However, we are always looking to expand our “stable” of talented freelance equestrian journalists. The best way to get your foot in the door is to query with a completed manuscript demonstrating your writing ability, and just as important, an understanding of our tone and audience, and subject matter appropriate to our magazine. Once we have worked successfully with a writer on a manuscript or two, we will feel comfortable entertaining queries or assigning articles.

Because we have limited space to accept and publish queries, it can take up to a year to establish this type of relationship. We always appreciate your patience and professionalism throughout this process.

Fun For Kidz

From the Web Site:

Every Fun For Kidz contributor must remember we publish only six issues a year, which means our editorial needs are extremely limited.

It is obvious that we must reject far more contributions than we accept, no matter how outstanding they may seem to you or to us.

With that said, we would point out that Fun For Kidz is a magazine created for boys and girls from 6 to 13 years, with youngsters 8, 9, and 10 the specific target age. The magazine is designed as an activity publication to be enjoyed by both boys and girls on the alternate months of Hopscotch and Boys’ Quest magazines.

Our point of view is that every child deserves the right to be a child for a number of years before he or she becomes a young adult.

As a result, Fun For Kidz looks for activities that deal with timeless topics, such as pets, nature, hobbies, science, games, sports, careers, simple cooking, and anything else likely to interest a child. Each issue revolves around a theme.

Writers

We are looking for lively writing that involves an activity that is both wholesome and unusual. We are looking for articles around 500 words as well as puzzles, poems, cooking, carpentry projects, jokes, riddles, crafts, and other activities that complement the theme. Articles that are accompanied by good photos are far more likely to be accepted than those that need illustrations.

We will entertain simultaneous submissions as long as that fact is noted on the manuscript. Submissions should be double-spaced.

Fun For Kidz prefers to receive complete manuscripts with cover letters, although we do not rule out query letters. We do not answer submissions sent in by FAX or e-mail. All submissions must be accompanied by a self-addressed, stamped envelope, with sufficient US postage.

We pay a minimum of five cents a word for both fiction and nonfiction, with additional payment given if the piece is accompanied by appropriate photos or art. We pay a minimum of $10 per poem or puzzle, with variable rates offered for games, carpentry projects, etc.

Fun For Kidz buys first American serial rights and pays upon publication. It welcomes the contributions of both published and unpublished writers. We reserve the right to publish all material from the magazine on our website as a sample of the magazine. This is for display only on a limited time basis. Contributors will be compensated whenever their work is published to generate revenue and not strictly for exposure.

Sample copies can be purchased for $6.00 within the US, $8.00 for Canada and $10.50 for all other countries. All payment must be in US funds. A complimentary copy will be sent to each writer who has contributed to a given issue.

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Monday Markets for March 1, 2010

March 2, 2010 by Jodee
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Smoky Mountains Living Magazine

From the Web Site:

Smoky Mountain Living is a quarterly, full-color publication dedicated to featuring the history and heritage of the Great Smoky Mountain region, its current culture, and a wide range of activities in sports, entertainment, environment, education, and the arts. We want to appeal to area residents, whet the appetites of those considering visiting or moving here, and encourage visitors to extend their stay.

Our region covers the High Country, Cherokee Indian Reservation and 12 Western North Carolina counties including Buncombe, Madison, Henderson, Transylvania, Haywood, Jackson, Swain, Cherokee, Clay, Macon, Avery and Graham. This area includes a large part of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park as well as Pisgah and Nantahala National Forests, Dupont State Forest, and others.

We focus on exciting developments in our region and explore the richness of what has been valued and maintained through the traditions of indigenous mountain people.

Feature articles: 1500 to 2000 words
Departments: 500 to 1000 words
Highlights: 400 words or less

ENVIRONMENT AND OUTDOORS
Within the parks, along the Appalachian Trail, on the rivers and lakes, there’s a wealth of information and constant activities available. We look for well-written articles on outdoor activities and sports of all kinds and for solid, strong pieces on all aspects of our beautiful and varied environment from animals to plants to rivers, waterfalls, and trails.

HERITAGE AND HISTORY
Outdoor drama, fascinating people from the past, or those who still remember it, museums, storytellers—we’re interested in everything from cemeteries to moonshine, from the history of the railroads to stories of the Civil War.

ARTS AND CRAFTS
Our region specializes in preserving and honoring crafts and craftspeople and artists of all sorts.

FAIRS AND FESTIVALS AND PERFORMING ARTS
There is a wealth of ongoing events in these areas and we look for pieces on everything from theaters and concert halls to fairs and folkmoot.

PLACES
Towns in the region, as well as the many inns and wonderful gardens form the basis for these pieces.

DEPARTMENTS AND HIGHLIGHTS
Similar to main pieces but shorter. We look for fascinating mountain people, restaurants, real estate, and sales highlights, recipes, interesting places to visit and things to do.

SMOKY MOUNTAIN VIEWS
Short essay of approximately 500 words related in some way to life in the Smoky Mountains. We’re looking for light, philosophical, and funny.

RIGHTS
Smoky Mountain Living Magazine buys exclusive First North American serial rights until the off-sale date of the issue in which the material is published, as well as exclusive rights to the work for promotional reprint and use.

PAY
We pay from $25 (for departments and highlights) up to $350 for major pieces. Payment is upon publication.

Backpacker Magazine

From the Web Site:

BACKPACKER is a proud sponsor of Leave No Trace (check out our book, Leave No Trace, available from The Mountaineers Press). All articles and photos that appear in the magazine must adhere to Leave No Trace’s ecologically friendly practices. Likewise, we do not promote motorized use in the wilderness or backcountry.

Our readers are knowledgeable and experienced backpackers, therefore we accept only authentic, well-researched, well-crafted stories (see the section on “Accuracy,” below). We’re not interested in slavish imitations of stories we’ve already done. As always, you should carefully study several issues of the magazine before submitting a query. The best articles have style, depth, emotional impact, and take-away value for the reader.

We prefer queries to completed manuscripts. Please send emails with attachments and web links rather than mailing envelopes with letters and clips. We respond sooner to emails, and please include your own email address within the query. If you must mail a query and clips, include a SASE envelope if your samples must be returned. We are not responsible for unsolicited artwork, photographs, and manuscripts, so please don’t send originals or anything that you can’t afford to lose.

All BACKPACKER assignments are made in writing, and require a signed contract with you, the freelance author, in order to be valid. The contract will specify payment amount, payment terms, and rights purchased. In general, we pay on acceptance and buy all rights. We pay $.60 to more than $1.00 per word, depending upon the complexity and demands of the article, as well as the proven experience of the writer.

New Mexico Magazine

From the Web Site:

Our Scope
New Mexico Magazine is about the power of place — in particular this place: more than 120,000 square miles of mountains, desert, grasslands, and forest inhabited by a culturally rich mix of individuals. The magazine is an enterprise of the New Mexico Tourism Department, who strives to make potential visitors aware of our state’s multicultural heritage, climate, environment and uniqueness.

Frequency and Demographics
New Mexico Magazine is published monthly and has more than 100,000 qualified readers. About one-third of our audience lives in the state. The rest live elsewhere in the country. On average, our out-of-state readers visit New Mexico twice a year.

Stories We’re Looking For
We’re looking for story ideas about New Mexico experiences, with opinionated storytelling and a first-person point of view when appropriate. The story should capture a place in such a way that readers are inspired to follow in the writer’s footsteps. Therefore, they need to be about things our readers could (conceivably) do right now. For example: What’s it like to spend the night at a wolf sanctuary near Gallup? How does a person go about attending a bona fide mountain man gathering in the 21st century? Where are the best hot springs? What are the most fun small towns you’ve never heard of? We also put an emphasis on covering areas throughout the state.

In each issue, we want to publish a lively editorial mix, covering both the down-home (like a diner in Tucumcari) and the upscale (maybe a new bistro in world-class Santa Fe). We also want to explore the gamut of the Old West and the New Age. History stories are great — our readers love them — but they should include information on how to enjoy a historic place in the present day.

Writers We’re Looking For
We’re looking for writers — both in New Mexico and elsewhere — who are adept at establishing a theme then sustaining a story with fresh eyes and true insight. We place a premium on good storytelling, tight composition, and factual accuracy. Also, we expect original work.

Writers approaching us for the first time should begin by submitting ideas for the “Going Places” section.

Please submit your story idea along with a working head and subhead and a paragraph synopsis. Also include published clips and a short sum-up about your strengths as a writer. Once you throw your hat into the ring, our staff will consider your proposal as well as your potential to write stories we’ve conceptualized in house.

Rates and Specifics
Payment is processed upon acceptance. Pay is roughly 35-40 cents per word.

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Freelance Writing Jobs for February 25, 2010

February 25, 2010 by Deb Ng
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The East Coast is being hit with yet another blizzard today. Snow days, boots, heavy coats, and less productivity are on tap. What’s on your agenda today?

This past week has been positive, productive and absolutely rocked. when I have good days I wake up the next morning and ask myself “How will I top yesterday.” Tell me, how will you top yesterday?

Enjoy today’s lists:

New around the Freelance Writing Jobs Network

Freelance Writing Jobs

I’m really trying to weed out the bad stuff and hope it’s showing. That’s why there’s such a short list today. Well that and there’s not much going on in the freelance writing jobs world.

Content Writing Jobs

Austin SEO Writers – $20/article

Blogger Jobs

Blogger/Tweeter/Copyeditor
Web Design Blogger - $150 – $300 blogger
Hunting Blogger - New England

Proofreading/Editing Jobs

Copywriting Jobs

Copywriter – NYC
Copywriter/Editor - Philadelphia
Freelance Copywriter - Roanoke
Sr. Copywriter - Telecomm – Seattle
Copywriter for eCommerce Site

Ghost Writing Jobs

Ghost Writer/Technical Writer – Olympia
Ghost Writer for Book

Business Plan/Proposal/Grant Writing Jobs

Grant Writer – Southern California
Freelance Grant Writer
Proposal Writers with AirForce Backgrounds

General/Misc. Freelance Writing Jobs

Freelance Writers for SparkNotes
Freelance Book Writers
Freelance Writer with Security Clearance – Crystal City VA
Game Guide Author – $800 project
Wine Country Writer – SB County
Creative Writers Wanted – NE Columbus
Book Reviewers – $150/assignment
Contract Writer – $30 – $50/hour
P.R./Business Writer

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Monday Markets for February 22, 2010

February 23, 2010 by Jodee
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Freelance Writing Jobs for February 19, 2010

February 19, 2010 by Deb Ng
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Enjoy your daily lists!

New around the freelance writing jobs network

Freelance Writing Jobs

Content Writing Jobs

Smart Freelance Writers for Wisegeek - $10 – $14/article
Web Content – San Jose
Website Copy - New Orleans
Website Writer - Boston

Submission Guidelines

Zora & Alice – Pays $20 – $100
Escape Pod – Pays $20 – $100
Strange Horizons - Pays $50 for pieces over 2000 words
Analog – Pays .05 – .08/word
WorldHum – Payment Varies

Blogger Jobs

Electrical/Plumbing/Trades Blogger - $30/post
Traditional Chinese Medicine/Spa Blogger – $30/post
Interior Design Blogger – $30/post
Travel/Tourism/Hospitality Blogger – $30/post
Event Planning Blogger - $30/post
Business Blogger – $30/post
Social Services Blogger - $30/post
Media Communications Blogger – $30/post
Practical Nursing/Residential Care Blogger – $30/post

Proofreading/Editing Jobs

Proofreader for Essays
Freelance Proofreader – NYC
Editors and Proofreaders for Educational Materials
Freelance Proofreader - NYC
Proofreader/Editor - Aliso Viejo

Copywriting Jobs

Copywriter – Dymin Services
Copywriter – Charlotte
Marketing Copywriter with Financial Background – Newport Beach
Copywriter – Altoona
Copywriter for Career Website

Journalism Jobs

Global Correspondents – International Development, Humanitarian Relieft

Ghost Writing Jobs

Ghost Writer Wanted

Business Plan/Proposal/Grant Writing Jobs

Business Plan Writer
Grant Writer - Gresham OR
Grant Writer - Bristow OK

General/Misc. Freelance Writing Jobs

Bio Writer
Freelance Writer Needed – Pinellas – $100
Faith Based Writers
Parenting Writers
Real Estate Writer – San Diego
Press Release Writer - Ventura
Writer to Help with Letter of Complaint - Ann Arbor

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Freelance Writing Jobs for February 18, 2010

February 18, 2010 by Deb Ng
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So how is everyone doing with their freelance writing goals for 2010. I know I’ve asked this before but I like to check and see where everyone is, and if you’re still keeping true to your goals and resolutions. I’m so far so good. Definitely building up my own stuff, with some setbacks that have nothing to do with freelance writing. For example, the recent blizzards and having children in the house for days at a time did serve as a distraction. I can’t complain though, the Freelance Writing Jobs network is off to a great start in 2010, I’m off to a great start – and I’m hoping you’re off to a good start as well. Let us know how you’re doing with those goals in the comments.

If you haven’t already taken the freelance writing jobs survey, please do so!

Enjoy your daily lists

New around the Freelance Writing Jobs network

Freelance Writing Jobs

Submissions Guidelines

Deb’s Note: These aren’t jobs. They’re guidelines. Please follow directions carefully.

Women on Writing – $50 – $150
Make – $25 – $100

Content Writing Jobs

Web Writer – Facebook – 3 Month Contract
Online Shopping Guru Who Can Write – El Segundo
Writers Needed for Online Luxury Publication
Digital Magazine Needs Business & Luxury Writers
Web Content Writer
Website Content Creation and Editing

Blogger Jobs

Poker Writer/Blogger

Proofreading/Editing Jobs

Copywriting Jobs

Senior Copywriter and Editor – 3 – 4 Month position NYC
Copywriter - Charlotte NC
Copywriter – Chicago
Copywriter -Newark
Freelance Beauty Copywriter- NYC
Freelance Sr. Copywriter - NYC
Landing Page Copywriter
Freelance Marketing Copywriter -NYC
Advertising Copywriter- Bend

Journalism Jobs

Caribbean News Writers
Reporters Needed – San Francisco Bay Area

Technical Writing Jobs

Technical Writer – NYC

Ghost Writing Jobs

Ghost Writer - Burbank
Ghost Writer Needed
Ghost Writer for Automotive Website – Rockland County

Business Plan/Proposal/Grant Writing Jobs

Grant Writer - Los Angeles
Grant Writer Needed - Lansing
Grant Writer - Milwaukee

Sports Writing Jobs

Sports Writer – Memphis

Resume Writing Jobs

Resume Writer- Music Industry – Nashivlle

General/Misc. Freelance Writing Jobs

Catalog Writer - Boston
Product Description Writer
Writer to Help With Various Projects
Product Description Writer for Catalog
Bio Writer - Los Angeles
Writer for Online Press Kit – Los Angeles
Press Release Writer -Los Angeles

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Freelance Writers with Magazine Writing Experience – Los Angeles

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Freelance Writing Jobs for February 17, 2010

February 17, 2010 by Deb Ng
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Freelance Writing Jobs

Submission Guidelines

Deb’s note: These are submissions guidelines. Not a gig. Please follow instructions.

A Cup of Comfort - Pays .05 – .09.word -
Brain Harvest – Pays .05/word up to $37.50
The Iowa Review – Pays .08/word
The Missouri Review - Pays .50/word
The American Scholar – .10 – .50/word

Web and Content Writing Jobs

Online Content Writer for Jet Chartering Company‘
Fine Arts Experts – .30/word
Freelance Writer/Editor for Your Dictionary – $25/article
Witty Online Writer and Social Media Maven
Freelance Writers Wanted - S. Florida
Preppy Fashion and Culture Writer
Freelance Entertainment Writers
SEO Writer Needed
Web Content - NJ
SEO Writer

Blogger Jobs

Proofreading/Editing Jobs

News Editor – NYC
Copy Editor – The Daily Report – Georgia

Copywriting Jobs

Journalism Jobs

Reporters Needed - CT
Freelance Reporter - Sterling MA

Ghost Writing Jobs

Ghost Writer Needed

Business Plan/Proposal/Grant Writing Jobs

General/Misc. Freelance Writing Jobs

Freelance Writer for Entertainment PR Piece Needed
Entertainment Question Writers
Children’s Writer – Green Energy & Tech
Writers Wanted – Columbia SC

International Freelance Writing Jobs

Experienced Journalist – Montreal
Movie Bloggers – Toronto

Magazine Submissions, Guidelines and Markets

Writers for Hemp Culture Magazine -L.A.
Writers Needed - Milwaukee

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Monday Markets for February 15, 2010

February 16, 2010 by Jodee
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Down East Magazine

From the Web Site:

All editorial and photographic submissions must be directly related to Maine. Materials will not be returned unless accompanied by a stamped, self-addressed envelope. While every precaution is taken to ensure that materials are safely returned, the publisher can assume no responsibility for unsolicited photographs or manuscripts.

Writers

Down East accepts very few unsolicited queries and manuscripts each year. Most of our articles are written on assignment by regular contributors. The exception is our very popular “My Maine” column. These articles are short narratives about a personal experience or a unique aspect of life here in Maine. Evocative of a specific time and place, they are often humorous or poignant. Maximum length: 750 words.

We strongly recommend that writers interested in submitting article ideas and manuscripts to Down East read a few issues of the magazine to get a sense of the subject matter we cover. It generally takes several months for manuscripts to make their way through our reading line, but payment is made upon acceptance. Payment varies considerably, depending on the subject, quality, and intended use in the magazine.

Queries by unknown authors will be considered only when accompanied by recent writing samples. Address all submissions and queries to Manuscript Editor.

Down East does not accept submissions of poetry or fiction.

Whole Life Times

From the Web Site:

Whole Life Times relies almost entirely on freelance material to fill its pages every month. We have only a few regulars, so the field is wide open. We depend on freelancers like you.

What Kind of Articles Should I Submit?

We are open to articles on holistic health, alternative healing, green living, sustainable and local food, social responsibility, conscious business, the environment, spirituality and personal growth; in short, anything that deals with a progressive, healthy lifestyle. The important words to remember when writing for WLT are ‘information’ and‘narrative style.’ We strive to provide leading-edge editorial that is not only entertaining, but also directly usable by our readers—information that mainstream media often abridges, is unaware of or is unwilling to print.

WLT’s content is largely local — issues, events and people in southern California — but we do publish some stories with a broader focus. In generic features (e.g. health-related), we use local sources for quotes and back-up information.

WLT accepts up to three longer stories (800-1,100 words) per issue, and pay ranges from $150-200.

In addition, we have a number of regular departments on our coverage topics, and these pay $75-125 depending on topic and experience.

Out and About is our FOB section featuring short, newsy blurbs on our coverage topics. These are generally 200-400 words and pay $25-50 depending on length and topic.

Behind the Scenes is a 750-word personal essay that often highlights a seminal moment or event in the life of the writer, and pays $100.

Query Letters

Queries may be sent via e-mail to abigail[at]wholelifemagazine[dot]com.

If you have not written for us before, please be sure to include your bio and up to three published clips or links. Alternatively, you may submit a completed manuscript. If your article addresses the categories described above, your treatment of the issue, the timeliness of the article and the quality of your writing are the main keys to getting published.

General tip: Keep in mind that WLT readers are more sophisticated than the average Joe or Joan when it comes to green living, health, personal growth, social responsibility and metaphysics. We prefer thoughtful, well-researched articles with an informed and upbeat tone. We favor a narrative approach in which story-telling is emphasized. We welcome in-depth reports and personal interviews, but outside of Behind the Scenes we rarely publish personal essays. Please include reference material for fact verification, and avoid using anecdotal claims to support your thesis or argument.

Manuscript Format

Submissions should be typed and double-spaced in AP style. Please attach an MS Word file, and also copy and paste your story in the message section of your email. Please do not send a PC-specific file as we may not be able to open it.

Please suggest a Hed and Dek for your story.

If including graphs, charts or other original art, please send a hard copy in addition to a disk, or e-mail us for digital art submission guidelines. Original photos and illustrations are welcome and may be submitted along with your article for consideration.

Please include a one-sentence credit line to accompany your story. If you do not include it, the story will run with your byline only.

Notification of Acceptance or Rejection

Ah, the life of an editor — deadlines, deadlines and more deadlines! Every time we look up from our computers, it seems there’s another deadline to meet. So sometimes our response rate to submissions may not be as rapid as you’d like it to be.

If we do not immediately accept or reject your story or query, we may set it aside for a rainy day. If you are uncomfortable with ambiguity or are in a hurry because you want to submit it to other publications, be sure to make note of it on your submission.

If sending via snail mail, please note that submissions will not be returned. Please include your email address so that we can notify you of acceptance or rejection. Artwork will be returned only if clearly requested and SASE is provided.

Deadlines

We accept articles any time. If you would like your article to be considered for a specific issue, we should have it in hand three to five months before the issue of publication.

Pay

In the event that the magazine decides not to publish your assigned story, a kill fee of 50 percent of the original fee is offered. However, no kill fee is offered for unsolicited submissions or if this is your first assignment with us; you are free to publish the work elsewhere. If we do print your work, we customarily pay within 45-60 days of publication.

We ask for one-time print rights and non-exclusive perpetual web publishing rights. You are free to publish your work elsewhere after 60 days from WLT date of publication.

WineMaker

From the Web Site:

WineMaker is designed to meet the needs of the more than one million home winemakers in the United States and Canada. Our mission is to provide practical information in an entertaining format. We try to capture the spirit and challenge of winemaking while helping our readers make the best wine they can.

WineMaker is for anyone who is interested in making wine, from those starting out with kits to more advanced winemakers who use fresh fruit. We seek articles that are straightforward and factual, not full of esoteric theories or complex calculations. Our readers tend to be intelligent, upscale and literate. Whether intended for the beginner, the intermediate, or the expert home winemaker, any article that appears in WineMaker should contain accurate information, useful tips and shortcuts, balanced evaluations and an inviting approach. Articles published in the magazine fall into several categories:

Technical Features: These comprise most of our content and include advanced technical pieces for fresh-fruit winemakers, introductory articles for novices, and how-to articles that benefit all winemakers. We also run informational pieces on equipment, ingredients and winemaking methods. Recent articles have covered: selecting the proper yeast strain, understanding sulfite additions, oaking your wine in barrels, understanding corks, how to buy fresh grapes, and making world-class wine from kits.

Accuracy and consistency are extremely important in technical articles. All technical articles are reviewed by our editorial board, made up of professional winemakers and advanced home winemakers, and articles might be returned to the author for revisions. Length is generally 1,500 to 3,000 words.

“Recipe” Articles: Every issue of WineMaker includes at least one step-by-step article with tips, techniques and detailed instructions for making a particular style of wine at home. Our “Varietal Focus” column has covered Zinfandel and Sauvignon Blanc; features have addressed Cabernet Sauvignon and Gewürztraminer.

General-Interest Features: These are non-technical features about wine and winemaking. These include interviews with commercial and amateur winemakers, historical pieces, and articles about winemaking trends. Each general feature must have a strong home-winemaking angle. Step-by-step instructions should be included whenever appropriate. Length is generally 1,000 to 2,500 words.

Regular Columns: We have a variety of regular columns, most of which are written by contributing writers. We welcome any suggestions for topics or new columns. These columns include: “Wine Wizard,” a question-and-answer section that addresses common winemaking questions; “Tips from the Pros,” with advice from commercial winemakers on methods and techniques; “Varietal Focus,” which offers step-by-step instructions for making a particular style of wine at home; “Techniques,” which takes a detailed look at one step of the winemaking process; “Backyard Vines,” which offers tips on growing your own grapevines at home, and “Wine Kits,” a regular column about making homemade wine from kits.

Cellar Dwellers: This section includes photos of homemade equipment and letters from readers about their experiences making wine at home. The letters should be funny, interesting or heart-warming. No fee is paid for these.

Dry Finish: The last page of the magazine serves as an open forum for our readers. We are especially interested in fun, amusing, first-person stories about winemaking. These articles should be 750 words.

Illustrations

We count on our writers to provide illustrations with articles. Submissions need not come from professionals. Hand-drawn diagrams or charts are helpful for technical articles. We also can use snapshots, as long as they are in focus and fairly well lit.

Manuscript Preparation

We welcome queries. Indicate the subject of your proposed article, the angle you plan to use, whom you plan to interview (if applicable), and the reasons you think the article would be interesting to our readers. If you have been published before, send a few samples of your work along with the query letter. We also will review unsolicited manuscripts.

Articles are generally due a few months prior to the publication date. We prefer to receive manuscripts as an e-mail attachment.

Any artwork (tables, figures, graphs, etc.) should be noted and captioned within the manuscript. Artwork may be either color or black and white.

All writers are expected to provide accurate, well-researched articles and to double-check the spelling of names and other proper nouns.

Allow six weeks for response to queries.

Compensation

Our pay scale ranges from $50 to $150 depending on the length and complexity of the article as well as the experience of the writer. We buy all rights, and payment is made upon publication of the article.

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Freelance Writing Jobs for February 15, 2010

February 15, 2010 by Deb Ng
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Happy Chinese New Year and happy belated Valentine’s Day. Welcome to another clean slate Monday where we forget any negativity or missteps of the past week and make a fresh start.

What will you do for your positive beginning?

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