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Finding the Bacon Hi everybody, Again, our
researcher Ginny McCracken has found a set of publications with a common theme:
Creative work -- except for popular “lad magazine” MAXIM, of course.
(Sometimes, I wonder about Ginny’s thinking even though I’ve known
her for over thirty years!) But the first
magazine on her list, SUNSHINE ARTIST, points out that you can’t judge a book
by its cover – or a magazine by its title.
SUNSHINE ARTIST is *not* about artists, or paintings, or creative
techniques. It publishes articles
about working the art festival circuit. The
editor even asks for travel and business articles – with a focus on helping
those who make a living selling their wares at art festivals.
As I clicked through past articles on their website, I even found one
about keeping your RV in shape. TEA, A MAGAZINE
gives you a clue what it’s about in the editor’s description of the
publication: “...for its cultural significance in art, music, literature,
history and society.” Gives you
any fresh ideas? So, when you go
looking for new markets, look way beyond the title and you may find markets you
never would have thought of. SUNSHINE ARTIST
Website: http://www.sunshineartist.com
E-queries: Yes Contact: Amy
Detweiler Email: editor@sunshineartist.com
Writers'
guidelines online: No Pays: $0.05 to
$0.08 per word Rights: First
North American Serial Rights Description: This
is a marketing and reference magazine for artists and crafts professionals who
earn their living through art shows nationwide. Circulation:
15,000 NOTES: This
magazine does not provide writer's guidelines but the editor writes: "We
are looking for articles pertaining to the art festival circuit.
However, general topics, such as travel and marketing, can also work. E-mail a proposal and I will consider it." ********************************************** TEA, A MAGAZINE
Website: http://www.teamag.com
E-queries: No,
mail a query letter or complete article Contact: Pearl
Dexter Writers'
guidelines online: No Pays: $0.05 to
$0.06 per word Rights: All Rights Description: This
is a magazine about tea, both as a beverage and for its cultural significance in
art, music, literature, history and society. Circulation:
12,000 NOTES: Published
quarterly. This magazine does not publish an editorial calendar. ********************************************** SAVEUR Website: http://www.saveur.com
E-queries: No,
mail a query letter Contact: Elizabeth
Parks Writers'
guidelines online: No, this magazine does not have formal writers' guidelines
but welcomes freelance submissions. Pays: $0.50 to
$0.70 per word Photos: Mostly
buys from professional photographers. Rights: All Rights Description: This
magazine is for people who experience “the world food first." Circulation:
391,000 NOTES: Publishes 8
issues a year. An editorial calendar is available. ********************************************** PC PHOTO Website: http://www.pcphotomag.com
E-queries: No,
mail a query letter Contact:
Rob Sheppard Writers guidelines
online: http://www.pcphotomag.com/content/submissions.html
Pays: $0.30 to
$0.45 per word Photos: Photos are
an integral part of the article. Rights: One-time
Rights Description: This
magazine is for people who want to explore and expand their photography by
making good use of the computer. Circulation:
183,000 NOTES: Readership
is 82% male with an average age of 43 years.
They own on average two computers each. 20% of them use their image
processing knowledge in their work. ********************************************** MAXIM Website: http://www.maximonline.com
E-queries: No,
mail a query letter Contact: Keith
Blanchard Writers guidelines
online: No Pays: $0.75 to
$1.00 per word Photos:
Professional photographers only. Rights: All Rights
Description: Maxim
publishes what men think of today - cars, girls, sports, food and drink, travel. Circulation:
2,500,000 NOTES: The readers are 78% male with a median age of 25 years. This magazine does not have formal writers guidelines but they do encourage the submission of ideas for future stories. The editor writes: “We ask you tailor your ideas to provide readers with a balance of service information and humor.” ********************************************** These markets are brought to you by Wooden Horse Publishing - a news and resource site for article writers at http://www.woodenhorsepub.com. Check it out for the latest magazine news and markets, markets, markets. Promoting Your Prose CHECK OUT YOUR LIBRARY To read the rest of this column, click here. |
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