Writing Markets

by Kimberly Ripley

Greetings, Gather writers. This is a bonus sampling of Writer's Markets I've submitted to/written for in the past couple of years. I've received lots of positive e-mails about the markets listings I feature in Freelancing for Pleasure and Profit twice monthly. If any of these links are outdated, I apologize in advance. There should be something here for everyone, and I hope you try your hand at a query or two!

Helicopter Monthly Online Magazine

P.O. Box 250

North Billerica, MA. 01862

E-Mail Queries: Yes

Editor@helicoptermonthly.com

Guidelines Online: No

http://www.helicoptermonthly.com/

This online publication is geared to helicopter pilots, technicians, and general enthusiasts. Reviews on specific types of helicopters are welcome. Length averages 800-1000 words. Query with or without published clips via standard mail or e-mail.

Buys: First Rights. Will consider reprints.

Pays: On publication--$80-$100.

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Pray!

P.O. Box 35004

Colorado Springs, CO. 80935

E-Mail Queries: No

Guidelines Online: Yes

http://www.navpress.com/Magazines/Pray!/

A cooperative publishing effort of America's National Prayer Committee, the Denominational Prayer Leaders Network, Mission America, and the National Association of Evangelicals, this magazine is designed to encourage all believers to pray. Full length pieces run 800-1500 words and include topics like contemplative prayer, praying scripture, persistence, and personal experience pieces. Editors are also interested in theological aspects of prayer. Short pieces are less than 500 words and include newsworthy events, ideas to enhance personal prayer lives and ideas for prayer partners and corporate prayer. Send completed manuscript instead of query. E-Mail is preferred.

Buys: First rights. Will consider reprints.

Pays: On publication-10 cents per word for original work, 5 cents per word for reprints.

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Government Executive
1501 M Street NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20005

E-Mail Queries: Yes

govexec@govexec.com

Guidelines Online: Yes

http://www.govexec.com/fyi/guidelines.htm

Government Executive is a publication of National Journal Group, Inc., and serves executives and managers in the federal government. Feature articles include agency quality control and improvement, explaining governmental problems and failures, creating a sense of community among the corp of public servants, and improving the image of public service. Length runs 1500-4000 words. Sidebars are expected, and must fall within this word count. Query via standard mail or e0mail. Simultaneous submissions are accepted.

Buys: All Rights

Pays: Upon acceptance-amount determined when piece is accepted. Said to conform to industry standards of "good freelance pay."

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Slot Tech Magazine
1944 Falmouth Dr.
El Cajon, CA  92020-2827

E-Mail Queries: Yes

submissions@slot-techs.com

Guidelines Online: Yes

http://slot-techs.com/magazine/writers/

Slot Tech is aimed at those technicians who work on gaming machines or slot machines, ranging in skill from beginner to advanced. Articles include features like machine troubleshooting, diagnostics, conversions, networking, and casino diagnostics-almost anything related to keeping a casino running will be considered. Length averages 1500-2000 words. Submit query via standard mail or e-mail and include qualifications for writing such a piece.

Buys: First Rights

Pays: On publication-10 cents per word.

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Sew News

741 Corporate Circle

Suite A

Golden, CO. 80401

E-Mail Queries: Yes

sewnewsLG@aol.com

Guidelines Online: Yes

http://sewing.about.com/library/sewnews/aawguide.htm#accept

Sew News is a monthly magazine geared to the sewing enthusiast from novice to expert. Instructional and feature articles include topics like specific techniques, new products, current fashions and sewing trends. Stick specifically to sewing ideas, rather than crafts like hand weaving, needlecraft or knitting. Columns feature short pieces on fabrics and notions. Length varies and will be discussed upon acceptance of your article. Query via standard mail or e-mail and include clips.

Buys: All Rights

Pays: On acceptance-up to $500.

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Beliefnet.Com

http://www.beliefnet.com/

Beliefnet.com is a multi-faith web site that is committed to and respectful of many religions. Articles on values, conflicts, and current news concerning all religions are featured here. Article length is short and tight-averaging 300-500 words. Query via e-mail only by clicking on the link below. It will take you to a submission form.

Submit via submissions form:

http://www.beliefnet.com/about/feedback_submit.asp

Guidelines Online: Yes

http://www.beliefnet.com/about/guidelines.asp

Buys: First Rights

Pays: On acceptance-rates vary and are discussed upon acceptance of query.

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Grassroots Fundraising

3781 Broadway

Oakland, CA. 94611

E-Mail Queries: Yes

Stephanie@grassrootsfundraising.org

Guidelines Online: Yes

http://www.grassrootsfundraising.org/magazine/writersguidelines.html

This bi-monthly publication provides practical information to grassroots groups and nonprofit organizations as help for their fundraising efforts. Articles of interest include unusual and successful use of fundraising strategies, low budget campaigns, and creative involvement of volunteers. Also featured are product reviews helpful to raising money.

Articles average 2000-3500 words in length. Reviews run 1000-1500 words. Query via e-mail (preferred) with article idea and outline.

Buys: First rights. Will accept reprints.

Pays: On publication--$100.

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Italian America Magazine

219 E St. NE

Washington, D.C. 20002

E-Queries: No

ddesanctis@osia.org

Guidelines Online: Yes

http://www.osia.org/public/magazine/freelance_guidelines.asp

The Order of Sons of Italy in America publish this quarterly magazine aimed at American Italian men and women. Two features per issue are written by freelancers and include a profile of an Italian American-living or dead, a feature of Italian American history, a product, festival or celebration, or item of cultural interest. Articles average 750-1000 words and should include color photos. Submit query via standard mail only. Mention availability of photos.

Buys: All rights.

Pays: On publication-up to $250.

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Gourder's Magazine

P.O. Box 7

Plains, TX. 79355

E-Mail Queries: Yes, via Web site feedback form

http://www.gourdarttoday.com/feedback/index.html

Guidelines Online: Yes

http://www.gourdarttoday.com/writers/

If you can believe it, this is a publication dedicated to people who grow, collect and create crafts with gourds. Articles include current trends and techniques, as well as trade show information. Also featured are profiles on current and emerging gourd artists. Length varies. Submit queries via standard mail or e-mail through the site's feedback form.

Buys: First Rights

Pays: On publication-3 cents per word.

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Packaged Travel Insider

4990 Cascade Rd. SE

Suite C

Grand Rapids, MI. 49546

E-Mail Queries: Yes

matt@serendipitypublishing.com

Guidelines Online: Yes

http://www.serendipitypublishing.com/about_us/FreelanceGuidelines.html

This publication is written for the packaged travel professional. Packaged travel professionals include tour operators, travel agents, bank travel leaders and travel leaders of various groups. The magazine's aim is to help packaged travel planners create memorable vacations and trips for their clients. Destination pieces run 1000-1500 words. Query via standard mail or e-mail with published clips. State availability of photos.

Buys: Rights Vary

Pays: On acceptance--$200-$300. Photos pay $25 each.

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Kimberly Ripley is a freelance writer and published author from New Hampshire. Her writing column Freelancing for Pleasure and Profit appears twice monthly at Gather.com.