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Finding The Bacon Hi
all, Times
are tough for magazines today. The
largest source of income, advertising, is way down and many well-known magazines
are folding, like MADEMOISELLE, ZIFF DAVIS SMART BUSINESS (formerly PC
COMPUTING) and 112-year old SPORTS AFIELD.
But
the one glimmer of hope has been, and still is, the local and regional
magazines. Their ad pages and
revenue is either flat or down a much smaller percent that the average
publication’s. But
don’t expect all regional magazines to be the same – or want the same
stories. Read their writer’s
guidelines and the editorial concept carefully.
Just look at what the following publications want: NEW MEXICO wants
stories about “the uniqueness of New Mexico's people”; NEW YORK is a general
lifestyle pub and NORTH GEORGIA JOURNAL wants “historic facts, genealogy and
captivating historic feature stories.” If
the magazine doesn’t outright tell you what it wants, you can find it
elsewhere if you look carefully. For
example, NEVADA’s interest can be found in its description (usually called the
editorial concept): It’s the state’s official tourism and travel
publication. As such, they’re not
going to be interested in hard-hitting journalism or personal essays, but
glowing descriptions of its natural and commercial wonders. Regional
pubs can be great markets but do your research so you can query with a winning
idea. NEVADA
MAGAZINE Website
http://www.nevadamagazine.com
E-queries:
No - mail query or complete manuscript. Contact:
David Moore Writers
guidelines online: No. For a copy, e-mail : editor@nevadamagazine.com. Pays:
$0.10 per word to $0.17 per word Photos:
Pays $10 to $75 for photos. Rights:
First North American Rights Description:
Nevada is the state's official tourism and travel publication. Circulation:
85,000 Needs:
Nevada Magazine is constantly searching for stories and photographs that tell
the story of Nevada. ********************************************** NEW
MEXICO MAGAZINE Website:
http://www.nmmagazine.com E-queries:
No, mail a query letter Contact:
Walter Lopez Writers
guidelines online: http://www.nmmagazine.com/features/guidelines.html
Pays:
$0.15 per word to $0.30 per word Rights:
First North American Serial Rights Description:
New Mexico Magazine features topics from around the Land of Enchantment,
including its multicultural heritage, arts, climate, environment and the
uniqueness of New Mexico's people. Circulation:
117,000 ********************************************** NEW
YORK MAGAZINE Website:
http://www.newyorkmag.com E-queries:
No, mail a query letter. Contact:
John Homans Writers
guidelines online: No. This magazine does not provide writer's guidelines but the
editor writes: "We do not
publish fiction or poetry and advise writers to read copies of the magazine to
gain an understanding of the types of stories we publish." Pays:
$0.80 per word to $1.00 per word Rights:
First International Serial Rights Description:
This is a lifestyle and general interest magazine that spotlights trends and
events in New York City and the nearby area. Circulation:
440,000 ********************************************** NORTH
GEORGIA JOURNAL E-queries:
No, mail a query letter. Contact:
Olin Jackson Pays:
$0.10 per word to $0.17 per word Rights:
All Rights Description:
North Georgia Journal is edited to be a source for historic facts, genealogy and
captivating historic feature stories pertaining to the state of Georgia. Circulation: 17,000 ********************************************** NORTHWEST
TRAVEL Website:
http://www.ohwy.com E-queries:
No, mail a query letter. Contact:
Judy Fleagle Pays:
$0.08 per word to $0.18 per word. Photos:
No additional payment for photos with articles. Rights:
First North American Serial Rights Description:
Northwest Travel is designed to help readers plan and carry out travel in the
Northwest, especially in Washington, Oregon, British Columbia, Idaho and
occasionally covers adjacent areas and Alaska. Circulation:
50,000 Notes:
In 2002, the September/October issue will feature Oregon and the
November/December issue will feature the British Columbia interior. **********************************************
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Writer's Legal Corner The Author-Agency Agreement For many writers the first milestone to publication is the
holy Finding of The Agent. Agents
have become the screeners and gatekeepers for major publishing houses, and
receiving an offer of representation from an agent is certainly cause for
celebration. At that magical time,
you will be presented with your agent’s “standard” agreement for
signature. The first step in evaluating the agreement ¾ if you haven’t already done so ¾ is to make sure the agent is reputable. To read the rest of this article, visit here. |
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