Freelancing for Pleasure and Profit

Issue #34

Greetings, Gather writers, and welcome to this issue of Freelancing for Pleasure and Profit. I've had a number of e-mails requesting another issue devoted to writing markets, so opted to do just that for this week's column.

When considering markets for publication it's always imperative to familiarize oneself with several back issues. This enables writers to show editors and publishers that in addition to knowing the kind of work they publish, they can also write in the "voice" they're accustomed to using throughout their magazine. The only way to recognize this voice is to read it....over and over again. I try to collect a half dozen back issues and read at least 6 to 8 articles per issue. If I still don't feel comfortable with the publication's voice, I go back and read some more. Sound simple? It is. Yet this simple step has afforded me publication in magazines and online publications I never dreamed would consider my work.

Check your local public library for back issues of magazines you're interested in querying. It's a great writing exercise, and it may help getting that proverbial foot in the door of the right editor's office.

Now start writing!

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The Chattahoochee Review

2101 Womack Rd.

Dunwoody, GA. 30338

E-Mail Queries: No

Guidelines Online: Yes

http://www.chattahoochee-review.org/

This quarterly literary magazine features fiction, nonfiction and poetry. Its aim is to impact reader's "hearts, minds, intuition and imagination." Features include essays, interviews, works of fiction and poetry. 5000 word limit for nonfiction and 6000 for fiction. Query via standard mail.

Buys: First Rights

Pays: On publication-up to $250.

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Careers & The Disabled

445 Broad Hollow Rd.

Melville, N.Y. 11747

E-Mail Queries: Yes

jschneider@eop.com

Guidelines Online: No

This magazine address issues faced by college students and young professionals with disabilities. Articles include essays, general interest, how-to pieces, interviews, profiles, new product reviews, travel, opinion and personal experience. Length averages 1000-2500 words. Query via standard mail or e-mail .

Buys: First Rights

Pays: On publication-10 cents per word.

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Home Business Magazine

P.O. Box 807

Lakeville, MN. 55044

E-Mail Queries: Yes

editor@homebusinessmag.com

Guidelines Online: No

http://www.homebusinessmag.com/

Home Business provides information on every aspect of running a business from your home. Articles on sales, marketing, business operations, the home-based business market, network marketing, mail order, computers, office set-up, product reviews, business opportunities, franchising and success stories fill its pages. Length runs up to 1000 words. E-mail queries are preferred, or submit entire manuscript on spec.

Buys: First Rights

Pays: On publication-20 cents per word.

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Parents: Wise Austin

5501-A Balcones Dr.

Austin, TX. 78731

E-Mail Queries: Yes

Guidelines Online: Yes

http://www.parentwiseaustin.com/

This monthly publication features parenting news, essays, articles on motherhood, feminism as it pertains to motherhood, work-life balance pieces, humor and personal essays. Length runs up to 5000 words. E-mail queries are preferred, along with published clips.

Buys: First Rights

Pays: Between acceptance and publication-up to $200.

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Laptop

1410 Broadway

21^st Floor

New York, N.Y. 10018

E-Mail Queries: Yes

ccummings@bedfordmags.com

Guidelines Online: No

http://www.laptopmag.com/

This monthly magazine features all types of mobile computing, including laptops, PDA's, software, etc. Articles include how-to pieces, technical, reviews, product features and interviews/profiles. Length runs up to 3500 words. Query via e-mail or standard mail and include resume and relevant clips.

Buys: All rights

Pays: On publication-up to $1200.

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American Heritage

90 Fifth Ave.

New York, N.Y. 10011

E-Mail Queries: Yes

mail@americanheritage.com

Guidelines Online: No

http://www.americanheritage.com/

Addressing an intelligent audience, but not professional historians, this bi-monthly publication features articles on all aspects of American history. Articles pertaining to original documents, photos and/or drawings are almost always in demand. Topics include politics, business, art, and domestic and international affairs. Article length runs 1500-6000 words. Query via standard mail or e-mail.

Buys: All Rights

Pays: On publication-rates vary but are said to be "up to par with recent competitive rates."

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U.S. Catholic

205 W. Monroe St.

Chicago, IL. 60606

E-Mail Queries: Yes

editors@uscatholic.org

Guidelines Online: Yes

http://www.uscatholic.org/

This monthly magazine covers Roman Catholic spirituality, and maintains that it "makes a difference if you're Catholic." The publication is aimed at helping readers explore their faith and use it as applicable to present day living. Articles include essays, inspirational, personal experience, opinions, and religious pieces. Also considers fiction up to 3000 words. Length averages 2500-3500 words. Query via standard mail or e-mail or submit manuscript on spec. Fiction must be submitted on spec.

Buys: All Rights

Pays: On acceptance-up to $300.

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The Water Skier

1251 Holy Cow Rd. (honestly...not a misprint!)

Polk City, FL. 33868

E-Mail Queries: No

Guidelines Online: No

http://www.usawaterski.org/

This is the official publication for U.S.A. Water Ski-the national governing body for organized water skiing in the United States. It is available to members only. Articles include history, nostalgia, interviews & profiles, new products, and travel pieces. Length runs 1500-3000 words. Query via standard mail.

Buys: First Rights

Pays: On publication-up to $150.

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Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education

210 Route 4E

Suite 310

Paramus, N.J. 07652

E-Mail Queries: Yes

sloutlook@aol.com

Guidelines Online: No

http://www.hispanicoutlook.com/

This biweekly magazine features higher education stories as they pertain to Hispanics. Articles include history, interviews, profiles, personal experience, and photo-essays-all must pertain to higher education. Length averages 1600-2500 words. Query via e-mail or standard mail.

Buys: First Rights

Pays: On publication-assigned articles average $500.

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Family Business

1845 Walnut St.

Philadelphia, PA. 19103

E-Mail Queries: Yes; this is the preferred method.

bspector@familybusinessmagazine.com

Guidelines Online: Yes

http://www.familybusinessmagazine.com/

This quarterly publication is written for family company owners and their advisors. It features articles pertaining to all facets of running a family enterprise. Articles include book excerpts, how-to pieces, interviews, profiles, and personal experience articles. Length runs 1200-1600 words. Query via e-mail.

Buys: First Rights

Pays: On publication-up to $1000.

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Dog Fancy

P.O. Box 6050

Mission Viejo, CA. 92690

E-Mail Queries: No

Guidelines Online: Yes

http://www.dogchannel.com/dog-magazines/dogfancy/submission_guidelines.aspx

This monthly publication features articles for people interested in all facets of owning a dog. Topics include general interest, how-to, humor, interviews, inspirational pieces, travel, photo features and profiles. Length averages 900-1200 words. Query via standard mail.

Buys: First Rights

Pays: On publication-up to $500.

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Fine Tool Journal

27 Fickett Rd.

Pownal, ME. 04069

E-Mail Queries: No

Guidelines Online: No

http://www.finetoolj.com/

This quarterly publication features articles about old or antique hand tools from all traditional trades. Articles include traditional methods and usages, interviews, profiles on collectors and collections, preservation, history, and the history of trades involved. Length averages 800-2000 words. Query via standard mail. Will consider reprints.

Buys: First Rights

Pays: On Publication-up to $200.

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Minnesota Conservation Volunteer

500 Lafayette Rd.

St. Paul, MN. 55155

E-Mail Queries: Yes

Volunteer.editor@dnr.state.mn.us

Guidelines Online: Yes

http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/publications/volunteer/writersguidelines.pdf

This donor supported magazine features Minnesota natural resources, natural history, wildlife, land use, and outdoor recreation. Published bimonthly, articles include book excerpts, essays, general interest, history, nostalgia, humor, interview, opinion, travel, photo features and personal experience. Length runs up to 1500 words. State availability of photos with query. Submit query via standard mail or e-mail and include published clips.

Buys: First Rights

Pays: On acceptance-50 cents per word.

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Fifty Plus

5511 Staples Mills Rd.

Suite 103

Richmond, VA. 23228

E-Mail Queries: Yes

mail@richmondpublishing.com

Guidelines Online: Yes

http://www.richmondpublishing.com/

Published monthly, this tabloid-like magazine features articles aimed at improving life for those aged 50 and over. Articles include general interest, history, nostalgia, personal experience, interviews, senior issues, and travel. Length runs 500-1700 words. Query via standard mail or e-mail. Will consider reprints.

Buys: First Rights

Pays: On publication-up to $350.

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Her Sports

245 Central Ave.

St. Petersburg, FL. 33701

E-Mail Queries: Yes

editorial@hersports.com

Guidelines Online: Yes

http://www.hersports.com/

This bimonthly magazine covers women's sports (no team sports) and features items of interest for athletic women aged 25-40. Articles include nutrition, mental training, fitness, adventure sports, travel, and photo features. All sports featured must be outdoor sports. Length averages 1500-2000 words. Query via standard mail or e-mail.

Buys: All Rights

Pays: On publication-up to $300.

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