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Finding The Bacon Greetings, avid
freelancers, and welcome to this issue of Finding the Bacon. In honor of our
nation’s heroes, we celebrate the publications that keep their efforts and
their memories alive in the hearts of readers. ************************************************** Topics
of interest to veterans, such as current legislation pertaining to them,
profiles of vets, and specific accounts of battles are always in demand at VFW
Magazine. VFW
Magazine Guidelines
online: No E-Mail
Queries: No Readers
of this magazine are members of this organization. As veterans of foreign wars,
these readers enjoy familiarity when reading this magazine. Articles run
approximately 1500 words. A query with outline, resume, and clips is required.
Send via standard mail. Pays:
On acceptance. $100-$500. ************************************************** VIETNAM
is devoted to the Vietnam conflict, and is edited for both veterans of the war
and students of military and political history. VIETNAM Guidelines
Online: No E-Mail
Queries: No VIETNAM
editor David Zabecki cautions writers that thorough documentation is required
for all first-hand accounts of events related to the Vietnam War. Query via
standard mail. The availability of artwork significantly improves chances for
publication. Buys
profiles, personal experience pieces, interviews and informational articles of
up to 4000 words. Book reviews and commentaries run up to 2000 words. Pays:
Upon publication. Articles: $300. Reviews and commentaries: $150 ************************************************** “A
strong defense, care for veterans, and community service” is the mission
statement of The American Legion Magazine. The American Legion Magazine Guidelines
Online: No Email
Queries: No The
American Legion Magazine is
a general interest magazine published by The American Legion for its members.
Query with outline and clips or samples via standard mail. Articles run 75-2000
words, and topics include national security, ethics, foreign affairs, business
trends, social issues, and humor. Departments publish news on veteran’s
affairs, politics, and legislative updates. Editor John Raughter stipulates that
fairness, accuracy, and appropriateness reign supreme. Won’t publish pieces
with partisan political agendas. Pays:
Upon acceptance. Averages 50 cents per word. ************************************************** New
breeds of national heroes emerged after the September 11 tragedies. Firehouse
Magazine publishes everything pertinent and informative to firefighters. Firehouse Magazine Guidelines
Online: No E-Mail
Queries: Yes Assistant
editor Peter Matthews accepts queries via e-mail
or standard mail with or without published clips. Will accept complete articles
on spec. Needs technical pieces, book excerpts, how-to articles,
historical/nostalgic pieces, educational information, and articles for emergency
medical services. Articles run 750-1000 words. Pays:
Upon publication. $50-$400. ************************************************** If
you’re aware of cases of interest to law enforcement agencies, Chief of
Police Magazine is interested in seeing your clips. Chief of Police Magazine Guidelines
online: No E-Mail
Queries: Yes Published
by the National Association of Chiefs of Police, Chief of Police Magazine
looks for profiles of law enforcement officials from writer’s own home
regions. In addition, they buy articles and stories about law enforcement
subjects and programs that accentuate the positives within the field. A good way
to break into the magazine is with a story on police family survivors. Articles
run 600-2500 words. Photos—even snapshots—increase chance of acceptance.
Query via standard or e-mail with clips. Pays:
Upon acceptance, $25-$100 ************************************************** 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 USING BOOKMARKS FOR PROMOTION To read the rest of this column, click here. Spotlight:
Miriam Goderich, Vice President The song New York, New York goes something like this: "If I can make it there I’ll make it anywhere. It’s up to you, New York, New York…" That pretty much sums up the feelings of many writers, too. Breaking into the elusive New York publishing world equals success, and the highly sought after New York literary agent is the first step to making it there. Obtaining a New York agent isn’t easy, but it is possible with concise, error-free queries, a well-written story and a professional demeanor, advises Miriam Goderich. She should know-- she is a New York literary agent. Goderich, Vice President, Jane Dystel Literary Management (JDLM), started as an assistant to Dystel and 13 years later is her partner in the agency. JDLM has over 300 clients, between 100-150 are active. To read the rest of this interview, click here. |
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