Treasure Hunting
By Jenna Glatzer

We've found some new calls for writers on the Internet, and thought we'd pass them along.  Happy hunting!

City Legacy seeks articles about New York City (pays $.15/word and up): http://www.citylegacy.com/entries/guides.html 

Paul Chapman Publishing seeks academic book proposals: http://www.paulchapmanpublishing.co.uk/pcp_books_proposals.htm 

Peachpit Press seeks graphics and computer-related book proposals: http://www.peachpit.com/connect/guidelines.html  

Travelers' Tales anthologies seek personal nonfiction essays: http://www.travelerstales.com/guidelines/ 

Artemis Magazine seeks sci-fi stories (pays $.03-.05/word): http://www.lrcpubs.com/artemismagazine/guidelines.html 

Arizona Highways seeks Arizona-related articles (pays $.55-1.00/word for features): http://www.arizonahighways.com/GeneralInfo/writeguide.html 

GOLDENSEAL seeks West Virginia-related articles (pays $.10/word): http://www.wvculture.org/goldenseal/contrib.html 

Black Gate seeks fantasy fiction (pays $.03-.06/word): http://www.blackgate.com/bg/guide.htm 

Finding The Bacon
By Kimberly Ripley

Sunny and sultry greetings, avid freelancers, from Florida’s beautiful gulf coast. Indulging in gorgeous sunsets and fascinating wildlife adventures made me privy to the various magazines published either in or featuring this part of the country. Whether you’re a native Floridian or a part-time resident like me, or just an occasional visitor to our nation’s southeastern land of sun and fun, freelance writing opportunities abound in publications related to the sunshine state.

From reviews of fine dining establishments to a glimpse of local interior design, Gulf Shore Life runs the gamut from eclectic to exquisite, and everything in between!

Gulf Shore Life
Gulfshore Media, Inc.,
9051 Tamiami Trail N., Suite 202
Naples, Florida 34108
(941) 594-9980

Guidelines Online: No
http://www.gulfshorelife.com 
E-Mail Queries: No

Smart and sophisticated, Gulf Shore Life captures the essence of Southwest Florida. From theater and art reviews to glimpses inside the homes of the rich and famous, this publication is filled with photos to behold. 1000-1200 word features on regional people, places, and things are needed. Accepts queries via standard mail. Queries should be addressed to editor Bob Morris.

Pays: Varies, however editors stipulate this is not a beginner’s market.

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If you love the Florida outdoors, Florida Sportsman is a monthly outdoor
magazine. Besides exceptional writing skills, freelancers must have
extensive actual knowledge of the outdoors.

Florida Sportsman
2700 S. Kanner Hwy.
Stuart, FL 34994
(772) 219-7400

Guidelines Online: No
http://www.floridasportsman.com 
E-Mail Queries: No

Florida Sportsman seeks how-to or “where-to” articles written in a comfortable, anecdotal style. First-person experience is preferred, with the aim being to make readers want to “go there and do that.” Features are 2000-2500 words long, and are typically accompanied by sidebars. Destination pieces must include a detailed map. Length of shorter pieces varies, and topics include product information and conservation issues. Queries should be sent via standard mail, and include the photography that will accompany the manuscript. Slides are acceptable. Send queries to editor Karl Wickstrom.

Payment: Pays on the first day of the month following acceptance. Pays $400 for feature including acceptable photography. Short pieces pay $15-$100.

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A fly fisherman knows no alternative for fishing. When the fish aren’t eating flies, the veteran packs it up and heads for home. This is the underlying theme of Florida Flyfisher.

Florida Flyfisher
2700 South Kanner Highway
Stuart, FL 34994
(772) 219-7400

Guidelines Online: No
E-Mail Queries: No

This publication is known as the “magazine within a magazine” and applies Florida Sportsman’s proven expertise to the specialized area of fly fishing. Florida Flyfisher publishes three sections open to freelancers. At the Vise is a monthly column devoted to artificial flies of special interest to Florida anglers. Fly Tech features new product info, profiles, or interviews. Each month a feature is published devoted solely to fly fishing. Queries must be sent via standard mail to editor Jeff Weakley. He notes that instructions within features should be kept short. High quality photography is a must. Send slides or transparencies.

Pays: Upon publication. $400 for 2000-2500 words.

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Have you ever thought of heading to the sunshine state and opening a business of your own? One such thriving business within Florida is that of the hotel and motel industry, and Hotel & Motel Journal keeps tabs of the latest and greatest accomplishments within the field.

Hotel & Motel Journal
2104-2 Gilliam Lane
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 386-7401

Guidelines online: No
E-Mail queries: Yes, journal@fhma.net 

A glimpse at this publication’s editorial calendar affords freelancers many creative options. Florida is noted for its enormous trade shows, and the editorial calendar for August and September fills a double issue with trade show news. November’s issue needs articles on lodging laws, food safety,
and the latest in clean indoor air. Hotel & Motel Journal encourages queries but will accept unsolicited manuscripts, too. Be sure to send an SASE with adequate postage for return of the manuscript. Query editor Lytha Belrose via e-mail or standard mail. Shorter articles with sidebars are encouraged. Nothing should exceed 2000 words without prior consent of the editor. Will consider accompanying photos or artwork.

Pays: Upon publication. 10 cents per word.

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Do you have a message of pertinence to high school aged readers? Florida Trend’s Next Magazine is an online publication designed to encourage high school students with post-high school pursuits.

Next Magazine
490 First Avenue South
St. Petersburg, FL. 33701
(727) 821-5800

Guidelines online: No
http://www.floridanext.com/ 
E-Mail queries: Yes, jcataldo@floridatrend.com  

Next Magazine is filled with articles for high school students on the following topics: money, health, higher education, joining the military, sports, and recreation. Freelance submissions are welcome. Query first. Send queries via e-mail to editor Jamie Cataldo. Length of articles and columns vary.

Pays: Upon publication. 10-20 cents per word.

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Kimberly Ripley is a freelance writer and published author from Portsmouth, NH. A wife and mother of five, her family's antics have led her to write books like ''Breathe Deeply, This Too Shall Pass',' a collection of thirty tales of the trials and tribulations of parenting teens. She is the owner/publisher of Writerip Publishing, and editor of a newsletter and web site called ''Freelancing Later in Life,'' based on her book by the same name.  Visit her site at http://www.freelancing1.homestead.com.  

Promoting Your Prose
By Mary Emma Allen

Book Signings To Promote Your Work

Once your book has been published, whether by a traditional publisher or self-published, your work doesn’t end.  Publishers will do some of the publicizing, but you’ll need to be involved, too.

Having a book signing is a dream of most writers, but signings don’t simply happen.  There are no guarantees you’ll have a large attendance or sell many books at the signing.  But they’re enjoyable, enabling you to meet book store owners/managers/program organizers and the public.

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