Monday Markets for October 26, 2009

Kiwanis Magazine

From the Web Site:

KEY CLUB is published two times during the academic year. Two printed issues are mailed to Key Clubs and are also posted on the Web site.

It is the official publication of Key Club International, the largest high school service organization in the world with more than 245,000 members in 28 nations. Members of Kiwanis clubs, who sponsor these youth groups and have an active interest in them, also read the magazine.

Members of Key Club are service-minded students interested in helping others and in making their communities and schools better places in which to live and learn. Because service and leadership is the basis of Key Club, those topics are important to KEY CLUB’s editorial slant. We are looking for general-interest, academic, self-help and service- and leadership-related feature articles that help Key Clubbers become better students and better Key Club members.

Each couple of years, Key Club International develops a Major Emphasis Program around which nearly one article per issue is written. Appropriate articles for this category should offer guidance for Key Clubs and individual members in their efforts to contribute time and service to their communities.

Some of the published articles include “Service’s Profound Perspective,” “How to Follow the Leader,” “Amazing Fund-Raising,” and “Spice Up Your Study Habits.”

Read the magazine before submitting any material. We quickly reject first-person remembrances and single-source stories. We publish articles that are the product of first-hand interviews as well as research in published sources. Writers should substantiate major points in the article with illustrative examples and quotes from persons involved in the subject or qualified to speak about it. We also like to include club members as sources and will help writers obtain those. Authors are encouraged to include anecdotes—real-life or hypothetical scenes—to illustrate the points of the article. After reading the first several paragraphs, the reader should have a good understanding of what the article will address.

Writers should be aware that KEY CLUB is not exclusively a US publication. Thus, they should avoid references to “our country” or “our president” and strive for quotes and attribution to professional references from non-US sources, if practical.

• We do not publish filler copy.
• We do not publish first-person essays.
• We do not publish personal profiles.
• We do not publish fiction.
• We do not publish poetry.
• We do not review books, movies, or music releases.

Payment/Queries

Payment for accepted material ranges from $100 to $400 for 250 to 1,500 word articles. We pay on acceptance for publication. Photographs are not essential but are desirable when they are of high quality and add substantially to the impact of the article. Photos are purchased as part of the package with consideration given to the time and expense of the author.

We prefer queries, but we will consider unsolicited manuscripts. Ideas submitted via unsolicited manuscripts, if accepted, often require extensive rewriting, which can be avoided by working through a query letter. Writers usually are notified within a month. A stamped, self-addressed envelope should accompany all manuscripts and queries.

Yes! Magazine

From the Web Site:

YES! Magazine documents how people are creating a more just, sustainable, and compassionate world. We welcome submissions that relate directly to this focus.

Each issue of YES! includes a series of articles focused on a theme—about solutions to a significant challenge facing our world—and a number of timely, non-theme articles. Our non-theme section provides ongoing coverage of issues like health, climate change, globalization, media reform, faith, democracy, economy and labor, social and racial justice, and peace building. For past examples, please see our back issues page.

Content

YES! is not interested in simply bemoaning the problems that face our society. Instead, we highlight solutions in action that address the roots of our deepest ecological, social, and political problems. We emphasize engaging storytelling and factual accuracy. We are especially interested in authentic stories of positive change from the grassroots that can serve as models and inspiration for others. We also publish essays that frame or re-envision societal trends—and how these could bring about transformation and progress.

We do not accept unsolicited poetry or fiction. Personal essays are sometimes considered if they illuminate a relevant cultural, political, or environmental topic. We do not endorse any candidate, party, or legislation, although we cover legislation and political races as news items, to the degree that they relate to our core mission. We do not adhere to any particular spiritual tradition, although we welcome articles that are explicitly founded in any faith (or in secularism).

Compensation

Pay rates for articles vary and are negotiated based on the circumstances of the writer and the assignment. YES! pays higher rates for original reporting and deeply researched stories that break new ground. YES! is a nonprofit publication and accepts no advertisements.

Oxford American

From the Web Site:

Thank you for requesting our guidelines. The editors at The Oxford American are constantly searching for well-written, substantive new material. We request, however, that before submitting work, writers make themselves familiar with the spirit and aim of the magazine. It is discouraging to the editors to receive manuscripts from writers who clearly do not know much about the magazine.

1. We do not accept faxed or e-mailed submissions.

2. The Oxford American will consider only manuscripts that are from and/or about the South and that are clearly typed and double-spaced.

3. A self-addressed, stamped envelope (SASE) with the correct postage must accompany all manuscripts. A SASE is needed for any kind of response, even if the writer does not want the material returned.

4. The pay scale for accepted material varies.

5. Payment is issued within thirty days of publication.

6. The Oxford American does not agree to pay expenses associated with the completion of a work unless an agreement has been reached between the editor and writer before the expenses are incurred.

7. We require an express acknowledgement if a manuscript is a simultaneous submission.

8. The Oxford American does not publish work that has been published elsewhere, including the Internet.

9. A good photocopy of the manuscript, rather than the original, should be sent. The Oxford American is not responsible for lost manuscripts.

10. Response time varies, but during our most hectic periods may take more than 16 weeks.

11. Poetry submissions should be three to five poems, of any length. Like fiction and nonfiction submissions, these should be from or about the South.

12. We do not publish pornography, society gossip, or poems about cats.

Monday Markets for October 12, 2009

Parents and Kids Magazine

From the Web Site:

Our tone is conversational. Write as if you were telling a neighbor all about the topic of the article. “English Lit” language is a little stuffy for us. If you use “laceration” when you mean “cut,” you’re over-doing it!

Is it ever appropriate to use rhetorical questions? No! Never. Especially as a mechanism to move your article to the next topic. If your article is a series of questions and answers, please send me a draft early on, so we can discuss other ways of approaching the topic.

Avoid “personal essays.” Our columnists write from a first person view-point–our feature articles should almost always be third person. Thus, do not write about your own experience, but interview other people who can tell the story. If there’s a mix, call me and let’s discuss it. I can almost always find ways to get other people quoted as well as the authorial voice.

ALSO: Decide on your point of view before the article. It’s not good to write in 3rd person and then suddenly I inserted an author’s first-person point of view. Very disconcerting for the reader.

Don’t describe the writing process, such as, “After interviewing several moms for this story, the answer became clear, child-proofing a home is critical.” Simply start the story.

Articles must be very tight–never to exceed 1000 words, but 700 is even better.

To increase your chances of acceptance, think in terms of your topic and our readers–what are the local implications for parents sending their children to day care, school, summer camp? What local programs/assistance can make life better? What does the average area parent need to know on this topic?

Other Things to Know
I maintain a very firm line between articles (editorial) and ad sales. Thus “advertorials” are not accepted as articles, but may appear as “special advertising sections” when paid for by the advertiser. I mention this because many free distribution magazines have a habit of running articles about their advertisers–which I believe undermines the objectivity of the magazine. (Actually there are a number of national publications that do this as well….but I digress!)

I favor stories with a local slant (quote local experts, local kids, local parents). Have I mentioned this before?

I do not pay for stories written by “local experts.” Thus, when a college professor or doctor writes a story about a subject they specialize in, I do not compensate, in that the publication of the article itself is the compensation.

Parents & Kids pays upon publication plus 30 days. If an article cannot be used, we will not pay for it. If you are uncertain about the story as it develops, please send drafts so we can work out problems before the editorial deadline.

Oregon Humanities

From the Web Site:

Please acquaint yourself with Oregon Humanities magazine before submitting your work. We receive many more submissions than we can use, so you will dramatically improve your chances of being published in the magazine if you’re familiar with the types of material we tend to buy. You can read the current issue’s contents online or request a sample copy by calling the Oregon Humanities office at (503) 241-0543.

We prefer to receive submissions and queries electronically. If your query is longer than one page, please attach it as a Word document and make sure that your name and contact information are included on the attachment. We will also consider submissions by postal mail.

We prefer to consider completed drafts but we also accept queries and proposals that concisely articulate the focus, argument, and content of your proposed article, as well as the resources you will use and any particular experience you have with the subject matter. Please include any relevant supporting material (e.g., resume or curriculum vita, professional affiliation or publication background, and/or clips of recently published work) with your query or proposal.

We pay on acceptance, after the satisfactory completion of required revisions. Payment ranges from $50 for reviews to $1,000 for features and varies depending on the length and complexity of the piece. We will consider previously published work and excerpts, but do not offer payment for these submissions. We also do not pay for Posts. Please see below for specific requirements for each magazine section.

• We will only accept completed drafts of Posts and personal essays.

Monday Markets for October 5, 2009

Herizons Magazine

From the Web Site:

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.

Natural Home Magazine

From the Web Site:

Queries

Please direct all queries to editor @ naturalhomemagazine.com. Please provide a brief pitch of your article—what department you think it would fit in and what topic you are interested in approaching. Please allow time for an editor to respond to your query, and please note that the editorial calendar for the year is planned six months in advance.
Contracts and Payments

Upon assignment of an article, you will receive a Natural Home magazine freelance contract containing information on the agreed-upon deadline, length, material to be covered, and fee. Natural Home Magazine buys non-exclusive first North American and reprint rights. Payment (whether on publication or acceptance) should be discussed ahead of time with the assigning editor.
Tone of Articles

We strive to create a readable, user-friendly magazine that will be entertaining and informative for readers interested in living a healthy, environmentally conscious lifestyle. The best way to understand Natural Home’s content and tone is to read the magazine, especially previous examples of articles similar to the one you’re working on. Various sections of the magazine have different requirements. The Good To Know section is filled with short, bite-sized information. Features are much longer and frequently require vendor resources—information on where you can buy certain products. (See our Style Guide for information on how to cite Resource Information.)

There are, however, a few rules of thumb:
* Use second person “you” rather than anonymous third person “one.”
* In general, avoid passive voice.
* Avoid cliches.
* Make your writing as colorful and sensually evocative as possible.
* Stay on topic and be succinct.
* Avoid rambling structure by sticking to a general outline.
* Use compelling quotes that flow smoothly. If the source’s grammar or phrasing needs a little polish, you should correct it—yet maintain the integrity of what she or he is trying to say.
General Audience

Our readers are educated, eco-savvy homeowners whose values and purchasing patterns mirror the Cultural Creatives, a growing market of an estimated 50 million individuals who care deeply about healthy living, natural products, and a sustainable economy.
Revisions/Rewrites

We reserve the right to return an assigned manuscript that is deemed unacceptable for a rewrite at no additional cost to Natural Home. This may include doing additional research, rewriting for clarity, or smoothing out problematic sections. If upon those changes, the manuscript is still deemed unacceptable, a “non-use fee”—25 percent of the initial fee—will be paid, and the article will not be used.

We also reserve the right to make any and all edits deemed necessary to make your article fit the style, tone and content of the magazine as a whole.

Monday Markets for September 28, 2009

Funny Times

From the Web Site:

First, thanks for thinking of us. We are always looking to expose our readers…. to hilarious new material. Everything we publish is funny, so please don’t send in something that isn’t. We only publish cartoons and funny stories. Cartoons should be “scannable” (good quality photocopies are fine) and stories should be about 500-700 words.

There is no limit to our scope and we cover just about everything that can be funny including politics, news, relationships, food, technology, pets, work, death, environmental issues, business, religion, seasonal events and everything else relating to the general human condition. Since we carry no advertising we don’t have an editorial calendar, but we have a lead-time of several months, e.g., December holiday material should be mailed for consideration in September. We only buy one-time reproduction rights and do not require exclusives; all other rights stay with the copyright holder. We pay $25-40 for cartoons based on reproduced size and $60 for stories. We pay upon publication. In addition to being paid, we also provide our published contributors with a complimentary Funny Times subscription and will swap website links.

Yes! Magazine

From the Web Site:

Overview

YES! Magazine documents how people are creating a more just, sustainable, and compassionate world. We welcome submissions that relate directly to this focus.

Each issue of YES! includes a series of articles focused on a theme—about solutions to a significant challenge facing our world—and a number of timely, non-theme articles. Our non-theme section provides ongoing coverage of issues like health, climate change, globalization, media reform, faith, democracy, economy and labor, social and racial justice, and peace building. For past examples, please see our back issues page.

Content

YES! is not interested in simply bemoaning the problems that face our society. Instead, we highlight solutions in action that address the roots of our deepest ecological, social, and political problems. We emphasize engaging storytelling and factual accuracy. We are especially interested in authentic stories of positive change from the grassroots that can serve as models and inspiration for others. We also publish essays that frame or re-envision societal trends—and how these could bring about transformation and progress.

We do not accept unsolicited poetry or fiction. Personal essays are sometimes considered if they illuminate a relevant cultural, political, or environmental topic. We do not endorse any candidate, party, or legislation, although we cover legislation and political races as news items, to the degree that they relate to our core mission. We do not adhere to any particular spiritual tradition, although we welcome articles that are explicitly founded in any faith (or in secularism).

Compensation

Pay rates for articles vary and are negotiated based on the circumstances of the writer and the assignment. YES! pays higher rates for original reporting and deeply researched stories that break new ground. YES! is a nonprofit publication and accepts no advertisements.

Connecticut Magazine

From the Web Site:

Connecticut Magazine is a general interest, service and issue-oriented magazine that covers all aspects of life in the state—arts, politics, travel, people, business, health, environment and newsworthy issues. Connecticut Magazine 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 Magazine does, however, purchase unsolicited articles from free-lancers. 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 Magazine to get a sense of the types of articles and styles appropriate for the magazine.

Query Letters: The editors request that free-lancers 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 four to six months ahead of the proposed publication date.

Manuscript Requirements: Manuscripts must be typed, double- or triple-spaced, on 8½” by 11″ paper with 1½” margins. All pages must be numbered. Onion skin and corrasable paper are unacceptable. Writers should retain a copy. Writer’s name, address, phone number and social security number should appear on the first and last page of each article. Phone numbers and addresses of article subjects and resource persons as well as a SASE should be included with all manuscripts submitted. Length requirements vary from piece to piece, but generally range from 1,800 words for columns and departments to 3,000 words or more for features. If possible, a choice of titles should be included.

Expenses: In certain circumstances, and if agreed to by the editor at the time of assignment, Connecticut Magazine 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.

Payment: The amount of payment is determined at the time of assignment and is made within one month of publication. A kill fee not to exceed 20 percent may be paid in the event a commissioned article is still unpublishable after reasonable attempts at revision either by the assigned writer or the magazine staff. Payment is determined on an individual basis. Articles assigned on speculation and unsolicited articles carry no kill fee and no expenses unless otherwise stated in writing.

Monday Markets for September 21, 2009

Lake Superior Magazine

From the Web Site:

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.
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 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.

Payment for Writing – We may pay up to $600, according to length, importance of story and writer’s experience. Top dollar is earned by a well-written and researched manuscript-photo package. The average feature runs 1,600 to 2,200 words. Departments and Columns average 900 to 1,400 words and usually pay from $65 to $125.

Orion Magazine

Orion welcomes your thoughtful submissions concerning the collision of nature and culture, the commingling of people and place. The editors place a high value on fresh and surprising material, as well as fresh and surprising approaches to material that might otherwise seem commonplace. Although the articles in any given issue of Orion range widely over a vast terrain, the notion of ecology is the glue that holds it all together.
The magazine distinguishes itself from the din of common culture through its depth of inquiry, commitment to interdisciplinary thought, and focus on the soulful qualities that inform our daily lives. Insight and imagination are qualities we encourage, alongside a big-picture approach to problem-solving. While paying due respect to the past and the present, Orion is typically forward-looking, anticipating the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for people and nature.
We kindly ask that you read a few copies of Orion before approaching us with manuscripts and queries—well, actually, we insist. Submissions that show a general lack of familiarity with the magazine will not be taken seriously. Currently, Orion considers unsolicited essays, narrative nonfiction, interviews, profiles, short stories, photo essays, and portfolios of fine art. We also consider submissions for our Making Other Arrangements, Sacred & Mundane, and Coda departments. No unsolicited poetry, please. The Orion editors rarely commission articles on the basis of a query.

For those who made it this far, here are some nitty-gritty details: Orion is published bimonthly. Feature articles range from 1,500 to 5,000 words, departments from 350 to 1,200 words. Our lead time is typically six to nine months. We pay $400 to $1,000 for feature pieces, $50 to $450 for shorter texts. We purchase first North American serial rights, as well as exclusive worldwide electronic rights for sixty days and nonexclusive permanent web rights for our electronic archive.

The Scots Magazine

From the Web Site:

The Scots Magazine has a team of regular professional contributors, but is also keen to encourage the submission of material from all writers and photographers. The following notes provide some basic guidelines.

General
We are a publication concerned with specifically Scottish topics. This almost invariably means that the people, events or places written about have to be in Scotland. Only on very rare occasions do we go furth of our borders. There is a minimum of four months between acceptance and publication: please take this into account if an article is aimed at a particular issue. It is not unusual for material to remain in stock for up to two years before publication.
Any relevant photographs, drawings, maps, diagrams, etc., should be enclosed with the text, and each item must bear the contributor’s name and that of the copyright holder if different. Each illustration should also carry a brief caption explaining its significance in the article. Writers receive proofs to check, prior to the publication of articles. We prefer articles with a word-count of around 1000-2500 words, but these limits are not rigid. We do not buy material that has already been published elsewhere. An s.a.e. with submissions is appreciated.
It should be borne in mind that this page is not a plea for material, rather a collection of hints on how to improve the chances of success. The Scots Magazine’s acceptance rate of speculative submissions is less than 5% – but you could be in that number.

Getting the Flavour
Before writing for any publication it is essential to know the type of material it uses. By reading The Scots Magazine every month you will absorb our style and become familiar with the type of topics we deal with. As a bonus, you won’t need to buy one if you’re successful, for we send a complimentary copy of the issue with your article in it. Use the Subscriptions coupon in the magazine to have a copy sent to you for 12 months.

Quick Response
When you submit to The Scots Magazine you can expect (and will receive) a quick reply. You will normally hear whether or not you’ve been successful within 10 days. You’ll be eager to hear the verdict and we won’t keep you waiting.

Payment
Articles are paid on acceptance. Illustrations, however, are paid on publication as the number we can use is not known until the page make-up has been completed.

Copyright
The Scots Magazine buys first copyright only, so that once we have printed your material you are free to offer it for publication elsewhere. When submitting photographs and other illustrations whose copyright is not held by the sender, it is incumbent on the contributor to obtain permission for their possible use in The Scots Magazine.

Monday Markets for September 14, 2009

This week’s edition of Monday Markets includes publication for doctors who are looking for new employment opportunities, an architectural magazine, and a religious journal for African-American readers.

Unique Opportunities

From the Web Site:

Unique Opportunities® is a national bimonthly magazine for physicians looking for their first or next practice opportunity. Its goal is to educate the reader about how to evaluate career opportunities, negotiate the benefits offered, and plan career moves. It also provides information on the legal and economic aspects of accepting a position.

AUDIENCE
Unique Opportunities  is distributed to 80,000 physicians who are interested in new practice opportunities or who are in their final years of residency.

TYPES OF ARTICLES
Unique Opportunities  publishes feature articles that cover the economic, business, and career-related issues of interest to physicians who would like to relocate. Feature articles range in length from 1,500 to 3,500 words.

Pays between $0.50-$.75 per word for First North American print rights.

Modernism Magazine

From the Web Site:

Modernism magazine, founded in 1998, is a quarterly dedicated to 20th-century architecture, design and decorative arts. Its readers include collectors, dealers, design professionals and others with an interest in Modernism. We seek stories about notable, but not necessarily well-known, architects, designers and decorative artists and their work. We cover architecture, interior design, furniture and graphic design, as well as all forms of decorative arts, including, but not limited to, ceramics, glass, jewelry, lighting, textiles, metalwork and tableware. We are also interested in stories that look at unusual fields of production; we have covered, for example, the design of mid-century steamships and artists’ books.

We are interested not only in the products of design, but also in the stories behind the objects: what motivated the designer, who were his/her mentors or influences, why is the work significant and how does it fit into the larger context of 20th-century design and the social context of its time.

While our coverage tends to begin in the 1920s, we also consider stories that look at earlier periods, if a case can be made for the subject’s link to later movements. We have covered the Wiener Werkstätte and early Frank Lloyd Wright, for example, because their work was clearly seminal for later modernist ideas and production. Our readers are particularly interested in the mid-century period, and we also do stories on 1960s pop and postmodern work. We do cover some contemporary design, but we always look for the subject’s relevance to the modern movement. We do not ordinarily cover fine art, but we might, if the artist influenced a design movement or did design work in addition to painting or sculpture. A good example is the sculptor Isamu Noguchi, who was also an accomplished furniture designer. Another might be a muralist who created works for public buildings.

FEATURES

We publish three or four 2,000-2,500 word feature articles per issue. These range from scholarly (though written in an accessible style) to more personal, but all articles are well-informed views of a particular area of modern design. Articles about decorative arts and furniture tend to have an emphasis on collecting; we usually include sidebars with information on the relevant collectors’ market. We also publish interviews with well-known figures in the field, and try to track down living architects and designers whenever possible to interview them about their own work. Some designers and architects whom we have interviewed are Eva Zeisel, Jerome and Evelyn Ackerman, Thornton Ladd, E. Stewart Williams and Alfred Browning Parker.

SPACES

We feature one or two interior design projects each issue, often as part of a larger story about the renovation of a notable 20th-century house. If applicable, we emphasize the occupants’ collections of furniture and decorative arts. We do not cover contemporary architecture in general, unless the owners’ collections within the house merit attention. Length ranges from 1,000 – 1,500 words.

CITY REPORT

These are travel stories for people interested in modernist design. We cover a city or small region, discussing the development of  its 20th-century architectural styles, and listing and describing notable houses and public buildings. We also list places to visit, such as period restaurants, vintage design stores and galleries, and museums. These are not typical travel stories; we do not list hotels, for example, unless they exhibit notable 20th-century design. Length ranges from 1,000 to 1,500 words.

CLOSE UP

Close Up is a close look at a specific topic such as an individual’s collection, a specific example of historic preservation, an interview with a designer or the redesign of a museum. Length ranges from 1,500 – 2,500 words.

ILLUSTRATIONS

Authors supply illustrations for their articles. Please keep in mind that our photography budget is minimal, so we rely on existing images rather than commissioning new photography. Authors must obtain all permissions for the use of photographs or other images. Permissions fees will be reimbursed only with prior approval from Modernism magazine. We accept slides, transparencies, photographic prints, as well as digital images. Digital images must conform to the following minimum specifications:

• 300 dpi and 9 x 12 inch print size.
• TIFF or JPEG format
• Images can be uploaded to our FTP site. Please contact Andrea Truppin at andrea@modernismmagazine.com for instructions.  Images can also be sent on a CD. Please do not email them.
• Include a MS Word or PDF document of color thumbnail images labeled with digital file names.
• Include a MS Word document listing the image file names with caption information and photo credits for each image.

If submitting slides, transparencies or prints, please include a list of image names along with caption information and photo credits.

Message Magazine

MESSAGE is the oldest and most widely circulated African-American religious journal addressing ethnic issues in the U.S.A. We work hard to preserve our unique role of interpreting current events through a Black Christian perspective. We are happy that you want to be a part of this powerful ministry. Here is how you can participate in writing the message.

GETTING TO KNOW MESSAGE
• Published: bimonthly, in a 32-page format by the Review and Herald Publishing Association. Sponsored by the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

• Circulation: 125,000; primary readership based in the United States.

• Audience: predominantly Black, though increasingly multicultural. MESSAGE is a missionary journal tailored to the unchurched.

• Lead time: When submitting seasonal material, remember our production schedule requires us to work four to six months ahead.

• Payments: MESSAGE pays upon acceptance.

• Rights: MESSAGE purchases first North American publishing rights to all submissions. This also includes first electronic publishing rights. Each article published first in MESSAGE should carry a line attributing credit to MESSAGE magazine.

WHAT TO WRITE
• MESSAGE publishes: informational, devotional, inspirational, doctrinal, profile, interview, and self- help articles that have wide appeal to people of many backgrounds. Feature articles should never exceed 1,200 words unless otherwise specified.

• MESSAGE does not accept: sermons, outlines, poetry, reprints, or anything that is not in an article format.

• Hot topics include: biblical exposition, celebrity and humanitarian profiles with distinctive ministry perspectives, family, health, education, worship, news and current events, religious freedom, and racial reconciliation. Feel free to query us by phone or e-mail about article ideas.

• MESSAGE accepts freelance submissions for the following magazine departments:

Minding Your Business: This 600-word column addresses work-related issues such as personal development and finance, stress control, and work- place politics. Pieces should include a distinctive biblical Christian response or perspective on these issues.

HealthSpan: This 600-word column–sidebar excluded–covers a variety of health topics of interest to our audience. It is typically accompanied by a sidebar or chart.

Message Jr.: Our column for children, ages 5 to 8, is no longer than 500 words. We prefer Bible-based stories, but stories with a clear-cut moral are also accepted.

HOW TO GET PUBLISHED
Here are NINE WAYS TO WOO our editors:

• Make sure your article is biblically sound and offers a spiritual perspective and insight.

• Support your material with facts, statistics, and quotes from experts.

• Invite the reader to read your whole story by writing an interesting lead.

• Sharpen your focus. Sometimes writing a title, subtitles, and subheadings helps.

• Look for interesting, fresh, insightful twists on old topics. Say something new.

• Write about timely topics and events.

• Answer the underlying, heartfelt questions a reader may have about your topic.

• Include anecdotes or illustrations to make your writing come alive.

• Carefully follow all directions you have read in this pamphlet or those given by editors.

Monday Markets for August 31, 2009

This week’s edition of Monday Markets includes a publication for people interested in gaming, one that focuses on Jewish Life, and one that celebrates girls and women.

Pyramid Magazine

From the Web Site:

Pyramid Magazine is a PDF magazine published by Steve Jackson Games in Austin, TX. Its primary focus is tabletop roleplaying games (RPGs), with most articles devoted to either generic (systemless) gaming or GURPS, with the occasional (rare) dabbling into other systems as the mood strikes us. Pyramid started in 1993, as an old-fashioned paper magazine that ran bimonthly for five years (and 30 issues). In 1998, we began publishing entirely on the Internet, as a weekly periodical offering articles in HTML format. During this era, it was the first electronic publication to first be nominated for — and then win — an Origins Award for Best Professional Game Periodical. Ten years (and over 500 issues!) later, Pyramid reinvented itself yet again, this time as a monthly PDF publication that combines the visual pizazz of a paper publication with the immediacy and versatility of an Internet periodical. Pyramid is available for purchase exclusively through e23; the magazine’s URL is http://www.sjgames.com/pyramid/.
Each issue of Pyramid centers on a specific theme related to adventure gaming. We might devote an issue to tools and tricks for wizards, or space opera, or how to combine horror with espionage. While some articles are written by SJ Games staffers, most of it comes from freelancers. Pyramid provides an excellent opportunity to get some exposure in the game business, and to establish a professional relationship with Steve Jackson Games.

Moment Magazine

From the Web Site:

Moment is dedicated to publishing unpredictable stories that will interest members of all branches of the Jewish community including Jewish Renewal, Reform, Conservative, Modern Orthodox, Haredi, Hasidic, Secular Humanist and the unaffiliated. Our stories range in scope from global to local (with a global twist), right to left, the literary to the political. We are looking for in-depth, evocative and richly rendered compositions on all things relevant to Jewish life.
We’re interested in the stories that haven’t yet been told. However, we know that there are those topics that will forever bear interest to the Jewish community (the Holocaust, anti-Semitism, intermarriage and aliyah to Israel). If we choose to explore these topics we will always tell them from a new angle, inspired by fresh information and insight. As a bi-monthly magazine we have the responsibility of providing depth and perspective on issues that other publications cannot provide.

New Moon Girls

From the Web Site:

Send all electronically by email to submissions@newmoon.com
NEW MOON GIRLS EDITORIAL GUIDELINES FOR WRITERS
Objectives of New Moon Girls: New Moon Girls portrays girls and women as powerful, active and in charge of their own lives – not as passive beings who are acted upon by others. New Moon Girls celebrates girls and their accomplishments—we support girls’ efforts to hold onto their voices, strengths and dreams as they move from being girls to becoming women. New Moon Girls is a tool for girls to use as they build resilience and resistance to destructive societal messages, moving confidently out into the world, pursuing their unique paths in life.
General Guidelines: All material should be pro-girl and focus on girls, women, or female issues. New Moon Girls was created by girls and women for girls who want their voices heard and their dreams taken seriously. It is edited by and for girls ages 8-12. New Moon Girls takes girls very seriously; the publication is structured to give girls real power. The final product is a collaboration of girls and adults. An editorial board of girls aged 8-12 makes final decisions on all material appearing in the magazine.
Please read a copy of New Moon Girls to understand the style and philosophy of the magazine. Writers and artists who comprehend our goals and philosophy have the best chance of publication. Include your name, address and phone number on the title page of each submitted work or query.

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.

Monday Markets for August 10, 2009

This week’s edition of Monday Markets has a magazine for mothers, as well a publication for homeschoolers. The third one on this week’s list is Art Jewelry magazine. I included it because the web site has wonderful step-by-step instructions for submitting a query and a flow chart with the magazine’s submission guidelines. I hope you find something interesting in this week’s selections.

Mothering

From the Web Site:

Familiarize yourself with Mothering. We are more likely to publish your article if you are a Mothering reader and are familiar with the issues we discuss. Think about the subjects you know well, and those that are not over-exposed. The “Your Letters” section of the magazine is a good place to find topics of interest to our readers. Mothering is a bi-monthly publication with an international readership of more than 250,000. We regularly cover the following subject areas:
The Art of Mothering focuses on the inspirational and spiritual side of nurturing. Here is where we share ideas and philosophies that help us to be the kinds of parents we want to be.
Health explores new approaches to health care for the whole family. We welcome coverage of a wide range of topics, encouraging articles on approaches to common childhood health questions that incorporate integrative medicine.
A Child’s World contains articles that reflect the world as a child sees it. In this section, we especially like to feature activities, crafts, arts, music, and stories for children.
Pregnancy, Birth and Midwifery features all aspects of pregnancy and birth as well as actual experiences and stories of childbirth. While we regularly feature homebirth stories, we welcome stories of birth in a variety of settings. We also like to feature stories of freestanding birth centers. We like well-researched articles on the politics of childbirth and how-tos on avoiding unnecessary medical intervention. Inspirational, practical, and advocacy articles are welcome.
Breastfeeding We regularly publish articles on breastfeeding. We like stories of moms overcoming obstacles to breastfeeding, how-to articles on breastfeeding, and breastfeeding advocacy articles.
Ways of Learning features articles on innovative, multidimensional, people-centered approaches to education. This section focuses on how people learn as well as where they learn, and includes learning about traditional subjects as well as subjects usually thought of as outside the realm of education: responsibility, ethics, adventure, travel, intuition, spirituality. We want to know about new, as well as rediscovered “old,” ways of learning, with attention to schools and methods that support the full potential of the human child.
Family Living contains informative, general interest stories that share helpful hints, practical suggestions, and insights into the daily realities of parenting.
Peggy’s Kitchen is our recipes section. Recent topics include Winter Soups, a toddler cooking class, and holiday-themed recipes. Generally, an introductory block of text of about a thousand words is followed by 5-7 recipes.
Poetry We publish at least one poem in each issue. Please send us no more than three poems at a time. Poems can be submitted directly to Candace Walsh, our poetry editor, at candacew@mothering.com, as an MS Word attachment(do not send them in a zip file). Please include your name, mailing address, phone number, and email address with your submission. We generally do not print rhyming poetry.
Web Publication Our site hosts a mix of content from prior magazine issues, as well as web exclusives. Articles may be submitted via email to webarticles@mothering.com in consideration for exclusive web publication. The added venue of our website offers us the chance to publish new online content weekly. Articles submitted to the magazine may also be considered for web publication.
Queries. We encourage you to send a query if you are unsure of our interest in the topic of your article. A query is a one-page specific description and outline of your article. You can query us on more than one topic at a time.
Length: We recommend that essays run 1,500 to 2,500 words. Longer, researched articles can be up to 3,500 words.

Pays $200-$500 for one-time use 90 days after publication.

The Old Schoolhouse

From the Web Site:

As the largest, highest-quality homeschooling magazine on the market, TOS is always looking to expand its coverage with fresh content addressing and exploring all facets of home-based education. We are interested in articles and stories that educate, inspire, and encourage our family of readers. Areas of particular interest include articles and anecdotes about vital aspects of homeschooling and family life: living in God’s strength, involving fathers, encouraging mothers, joyful parenting, creative homemaking, improving organization, raising children, and getting it all done. We also welcome academically oriented pieces such as conference information and reports, applications or methods for teaching academic subjects in the homeschool environment, state and national homeschooling trends, political affairs, and international home education news. Research pieces and professional or technical articles relating to homeschooling and education are especially welcome.

Each issue of The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine focuses on two themes, one historical and one academic, although published articles may include additional topics or themes. We appreciate queries that demonstrate an understanding of our magazine and our target audience and strongly suggest that interested writers familiarize themselves with our content, subject matter, and style. For instance, our Storytime column is geared toward both children and stay-at-home mothers and should be interesting and informative to both audiences. Storytime articles are generally original works of fiction with a junior or adult focus. Storytime tales specifically written for children should contain a maximum of 900—1,000 words, preferably accompanied by original color art or graphics. Storytime pieces for moms should have “goose bumps appeal” and a maximum of 2,000 words.
Articles exploring the history, current status, and character of the homeschool movement always get our attention, as do works offering insight into higher education, such as interviews with university representatives and homeschool graduates or pieces that offer new ways to approach colleges and gain college credits while finishing high school. We also consider academic unit studies on appropriate educational topics. Unit studies normally contain 2,000—2,500 words plus sidebars and graphics.
Please query us with a well-structured article proposal that includes a catchy lead, a summary of the article (including approximate length and sidebar ideas,) and appropriate details.

Art Jewelry

From the Web Site:

Art Jewelry publishes articles of interest to those who love to design, construct, and collect jewelry that makes a statement.

Our featured artists work primarily with wire, metal, metal clay, and complementary materials. We offer step-by-step instructions for a range of projects compiled to appeal to various skill levels. As a workshop-centered publication, we emphasize safety and take an accessible, friendly approach to introducing techniques.

We also provide news about shows, events, workshops, classes, gallery exhibits, and other activities of interest to makers and collectors of art jewelry.

Monday Markets for June 8, 2009

This week’s edition of Monday Markets is a real mixed bag. I’m always fascinated by the number of different niche publications that are on the market. The first one on today’s list is a good example: Robot Magazine. A magazine for running enthusiasts and one for private investigators rounds out the list.

Robot Magazine

From the Web Site:

ROBOT magazine articles range from small news briefs to major feature stories and reviews. Feature articles are typically 600 to 2,000 words in length, but this is just a guideline. Please see the About ROBOT magazine page for a description of the scope of our content.

Vibrant, dynamic photography and compelling graphics are desirable, and must be provided at a minimum resolution of 300 pixels per inch at the physcial size the image is to be printed. Digital photos should be delivered in untouched format, right out of the camera (high res jpg or tif preferred, although we accept other formats).

Sample code, schematics and line drawings are typically published on our website and referenced in the print magazine. Extensive technical discussion (e.g., of a robot build) can also be published online to complement the story in the magazine.

ROBOT magazine strives to attain the highest professional standards in terms of clarity and accuracy, but the process by which we accept proposed articles or assign projects is informal. If you are interested in contributing to ROBOT, please contact Tom Atwood at toma@botmag.com. We welcome new contributors!

Running Times

From the Web Site:

Running Times is the authoritative voice for the dedicated runner. For more than 30 years, our edit has explored training from the perspective of top athletes, coaches and scientists, presented insights into the lives and training of elite runners, and provided stories and commentary reflecting the dedicated runner’s worldview. Our audience is knowledgeable about the sport and actively participates in running and racing.

All editorial relates specifically to running as a competitive sport. Please read recent issues to learn the type of material we seek. Four principles that guide our editorial selection are:
1) We go beyond basic, beginner information: presenting the “why” as well as “how-to,” digging for principles, exploring contexts, analyzing and drawing conclusions from the facts.
2) All content is backed by, or written by, experts who have proven themselves in the specific field of distance running.
3) We present honest content that accurately reflects the runner’s experience and inspires trust.
4) Good writing is a priority; our writing is aimed at an intelligent, informed and discriminating audience.

We assign approximately 30% of our editorial material to freelance writers. We are willing to work with unpublished writers. Although we consider unsolicited manuscripts, we prefer to see a written query that describes in two or three paragraphs your idea, the article’s proposed length and scope, why Running Times’ readers would find the material interesting, and what qualifies you to write about it.

We close each issue at least three months ahead of its on-sale date, and assign well in advance of our printing deadlines.

We publish editorial material in the following categories:
Features (1,500 to 3,000 words): Training, Athlete Profiles, Current Events and Issues
Columns (800 to 1,200 words): “Shorts” — News-related, timely items or items of general interest to the serious runner; “Owner’s Manual” — training and racing advice, sports medicine, book reviews or excerpts, coaching wisdom; “At the Races” — Short profiles of top runners, analysis of the racing scene, commentary on racing trends and development; “Hit the Trails” — stories of key trail races, racers or venues; “High School,” “College,” “Masters” — insider stories of top runners, programs, events, trends, issues.
Fiction (1,500 to 3,500 words) – [Very rarely accepted] Any genre, related to running and runners

We request that all writers submit their proposals or articles via e-mail to: editor@runningtimes.com

PI Magazine

From the Web Site:

The goal at PI Magazine is to be the leading source of information for the investigative profession.

* We are eager to hear from all writers who can provide accurate, interesting, educational, and/or entertaining materials of interest to professional investigators.
* We want concise, tightly written articles: 750-2500 for features, and shorter articles of less than 750 words for the various sections.
* We are only interested in profiles if the featured person, or the person’s life, offers education or guidance to the professional investigator about his or her specialty. Please study the magazine carefully before sending your query.

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