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AARP Magazine
PAY: $1.00/word
AARP Publications is the leading authority on the 50+ market, with a family of magazines serving the interests and needs of America's fastest-growing market segment. Those publications include: AARP The Magazine, the world's largest circulation magazine, with three unique editorial editions; AARP Bulletin, the newspaper of 50+ America; and AARP Segunda Juventud, a quarterly newspaper for Hispanics 50 and over. With over 76 million U.S. residents age 50+ today and someone turning 50 every 7 seconds, the 50+ market is clearly a powerful force. AARP Publications offers unparalleled access to this vital, growing market segment.
http://www.aarpmagazine.org/Articles/a2003-02-21-mag-writers_guidelines.html

A Cup of Comfort Anthologies

A Cup of Comfort stories weave powerful life lessons into vividly told tales. They are nonfiction stories that read like fiction, but always ring true. They are slice-of-life tales that make us think and care, that give insight and inspire positive action, and that entertain and enlighten. Stories must be uplifting, written in English, based on real people and events, and 1000 to 2000 words in length. $500 grand prize; $100 each for all other published stories. http://www.cupofcomfort.com/share.htm

Across the Board

Our style fits our content: thoughtful, authoritative, more akin to Harper's than to People magazine. We like the usual things - bright writing, solid research, illuminating quotes, sharp opinions. Our articles range from 1,000 to 3,500 words. Payment varies. The editors prefer detailed story proposals that show your writing style as well as the bare bones of your article. Double-spaced manuscripts submitted on speculation will be considered. If submitting by mail, address submissions to, Al Vogl, Across the Board, 845 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022. Please enclose the usual self-addressed stamped envelope. Full guidelines

Adbusters Media Foundation

We welcome editorial queries and submissions for: BATTLE OF THE MIND - short newsy pieces about the politics of our mental environment NEWS FROM THE FRONT - activist news from around the world ENDGAMES - short pieces assessing the state of our physical environment We also welcome feature articles, op-ed pieces, short fiction (up to 2000 words) and poetry. Freelance magazine articles may be featured on our website. Please let us know if you do not wish to grant us digital reprint rights. Due to volume and workload, submissions will not be returned. Please do not send originals. We do our best to respond to all inquiries, but be aware that we are sometimes inundated. If you have not heard back from us after 4-6 weeks, please assume that we will not be able to use your idea or submission. Contact EDITOR: Kalle Lasn kalle@adbusters.org Guidelines: http://adbusters.org/information/guidelines/

Ad Candy
PAY: $25 - $125
Adcandy is the world's first "virtual" advertising agency in which everyone is a member. We are looking for creative people in all fields to enter contests to come up with original slogans, marketing ideas, product modifications, and images for existing brands. Right now, we have several projects we are working on, including trying to name a new MP3 player. If you are a writer, editor, or simply a creative person, Adcandy wants to hear from you. http://www.adcandy.com

Adirondack Life

PAY: $.25 per published word Serves a region that is defined not by state borders but by environmental, political and economic boundaries. It is the only publication that addresses the unique natural and social aspects of New York State's Adirondack Park, and that gives those concerns local and national exposure. The magazine offers an important window into understanding this region. Along with a writer's query we like to see a few published stories. For new writers, the best way to break into the magazine is through departments, which, save for Adirondack Made (see below), run from 1,200 to 2,500 words. Features run from approximately 2,500 to 4,000 words. Guidelines

Adjunct Advocate

PAY: $130-$250 per feature Covers the higher education marketplace from the perspective of the ADJUNCT/TEMPORARY faculty member. We are looking for experienced feature writers to join our stable of regular contributors. Previous higher education reporting experience is preferred. Writers should be able to produce compelling, crisp copy. Our features (including profiles and interviews) generally run between 1,300-1,800 words. Writers should be able to meet regular deadlines, and expect to revise/rewrite pieces as necessary. Send letter and two feature clips to: Editor, Adjunct Advocate, P.O. Box 130117, Ann Arbor, MI 48113-0117. No e-mail applications, please. Related link: http://www.AdjunctNation.com

Adventures of Sword & Sorcery Magazine

PAY: $0.03-0.06/word We are looking for Sword & Sorcery, Heroic and High Fantasy fiction from 1,000 to 20,000 words. We want fiction with an emphasis on action and adventure, but still cognizant of the struggles within as they play against the struggles without. As examples, think of the fiction of J.R.R. Tolkien, Fritz Leiber, and Katherine Kurtz, but with 90's sensibilities for a 90's audience. Include sexual content only as required by the story, but not excessive/porn. Please include a cover letter with publishing credits and submit the story in the standard format for fiction submissions. Enclose with the submission a self-addressed, stamped envelope with sufficient postage for return of the submission. Use International Reply Coupons as return postage if submitting from outside the U.S. Send all submissions to Randy Dannenfelser, Editor, PO Box 285, Xenia, OH 45385, or send e-mail submissions (ASCII files) to mailto:double_star@yahoo.com. And the best way to determine what type of stories we want to buy, is to see what we have already bought.

After Dark
PAY: $.20/word
Is currently seeking non-fiction articles and essays which reflect the general subject matter discussed on America's largest overnight radio program in history, "Coast to Coast AM." A list of past guests and programs is listed on coasttocoastam.com. Writers are encouraged, if they are unfamiliar with the program, to visit the website for a sampling of the types of guests and subject matter which are relevant to the Newsletter. Submission Guidelines.

AIR & SPACE/Smithsonian

PAY: $2,000 for feature + expenses A general interest magazine about flight. Its goal is to show readers, both the knowledgeable and the novice, facets of the enterprise of flight that they are unlikely to encounter elsewhere. The emphasis is on the human rather than the technological, on the ideas behind events, rather than a simple recounting of details. Writing should be clear, accurate, and engaging. It should be free of technical and insider jargon, and generous with explanation and background. Guidelines: http://www.airandspacemagazine.com/asm/mag/WritersGuide.html

All About Baby & Child Magazine

PAY: $15 allaboutbaby.com delivers articles on children and parenting. With more than half of today's mothers working outside the home, these busy lifestyles demand parenting resources to help caregivers stay informed about parenting and the opportunities available for their children in their communities. Owned and operated by moms, allaboutbaby.com's aim is to help all parents, grandparents and caregivers optimize their time by providing editorial features dedicated to parents of children 0 through 12 years. Written by experts and reviewed by our editorial advisory board, allaboutbaby.com is the only e-zine in Connecticut devoted exclusively to celebrating the rewards, excitement and challenges of parenting. Pays: Flat fee of $15 for 700 words. Guidelines: http://www.allaboutbaby.com/aboutus.html

Alpine Village Family

PAY: $5-$10 Looking for submissions from Christian writers on the topics of parenting and marriage. Editor pays $5-$10 (PayPal preferred) per item upon acceptance. 500-900 Words. Unpublished authors welcome! http://www.alpinevillagefamily.com

Alternative Medicine

PAY: $1/word for 1200 word article, including two sidebars. Need articles on new trends in food, nutritional benefits of foods, offer tips on best ways to use food. E-mail query to mailto:sierra@alternativemedicine.com, or mail to Sierra Senyak, Alternative Medicine, 1650 Tiburon Blvd., Tiburon, CA 94920. http://www.alternativemedicine.com

AMC Outdoors
PAY: not listed
The magazine of the Appalachian Mountain Club, is currently seeking skilled freelance writers who bring a unique voice to their writing and have the chops to create magazine-quality content of the highest standard. Since we’re in the midst of planning our editorial calendar for 2006, story ideas are also encouraged. Due to the high volume of responses we receive, only qualified candidates will be contacted. Published 10 times a year, AMC Outdoors inspires readers to actively participate in outdoor recreation and conservation issues by providing high-quality coverage of outdoor recreation, education, and conservation topics throughout the Northern Appalachian region from Maine to Virginia. Send cover letter and resume to: Ed Winchester, AMC Outdoors Magazine, 5 Joy St., Boston, MA 02108. Email: mailto:ewinchester@outdoors.org

Amazing Stories

PAY: 6¢ to 8¢ per word AMAZING Stories is a full-sized quarterly magazine. Each issue includes top-quality short fiction (science fiction, fantasy, and occasionally horror) by freelance writers. The fiction ranges in length from 1,000 words up to 10,000 words. Authors who want to submit material should send in full manuscripts; we prefer not to re-ceive queries. AMAZING Stories, the world's first science fiction magazine, is open to submissions of science fiction, fantasy, and horror stories - but we have a strong preference for science fiction. Within all of those genres, we want the best stories we can get. Isn't that true of any magazine? Well, yes: No editor is willingly going to settle for less than the finest material. But in AMAZING Stories, we want to be aggressive about breaking new ground. We want to push the envelope a little farther with every issue we publish. We want stories that not only stand at the frontier of speculative fiction, but expand that frontier. Guidelines: http://www.wizards.com/Amazing/writers_fiction.asp

American Educator

PAY: $300+ American Educator is the quarterly professional magazine of the American Federation of Teachers. We are interested in articles on a wide range of topics, including new trends in education, politics, well-researched news features on current problems in education, education law, professional ethics, and thoughtful or thought-provoking pieces and essays that explore current social issues relevant to American society. We also welcome articles on international affairs and labor issues of interest to teachers as AFT members. Guidelines: http://www.aft.org/american_educator/writer's_guidelines.html

American Falconry

American Falconry is a magazine that is devoted entirely to the sport of falconry and is produced by practicing falconers. We are happy to accept multiple part articles, but we will not normally print part one until we receive the complete series. We encourage authors submitting articles over 5000 words to write them as a series. Good photographs accompanying an article increase the likelihood it will be used. Payment starts at $50.00. Guidelines: http://www.americanfalconry.com/writersguidelines.html

American Journal of Nursing
PAY: $100
This peer-reviewed nursing journal includes an "Art of Nursing" department that "seeks to afford art a forum as it speaks to matters involving health and health care. It's limited neither to work by nurses (although several nurse artists and writers have been featured) nor to work 'about' nursing." Poems should not exceed more than one page in length. AJN pays a $100 honorarium for Art of Nursing authors/artists.
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
333 Seventh Avenue, 20th Floor
New York, NY 10001
http://ajn.edmgr.com

American Magazine

PAY: $10 - $100 Seeking manuscript submissions of 300-500 words and 800-1000 words on topics related to life in America. Articles should be non-fiction and maintain a friendly, comfortable tone. We want readers to feel as though you are sharing news over a cup of tea, rather than just providing information. Be personal in your writing, where it's applicable. The magazine is divided into four major categories: American Life, American Discovery, American People and American Heroes. Our target audience is women who are married and have children, so appeal to their needs and interests. We look for topics related to money, health, home, family, culture and entertainment, among other things. But the key is to keep the target audience in mind at all times. They are probably more interested in contemporary thinkers and doers, rather than historical figures, for instance. We also accept query letters on all topics, and we do make assignments regularly. If you send a query, please include clips (published or unpublished), resources and experts you plan to use, and sidebars to go with your story. Writers are paid $10-100, depending on length of the piece and their experience, upon publication. They also receive two copies of the issue their article appears in. We are always seeking new writers who have stories to share, so please send us your work: mailto:editor@americanmagazine.com.

American Profile

A weekly, four-color magazine that celebrates hometown American life. Articles are useful, informative, human, and concise; full of detail and color, writing and reporting at its best. The magazine uses freelance writers to provide coverage of people, places, or events, both regional or national relevance, that is both enlightening and instructional. The magazine also welcomes articles on health, food, gardening, home projects, nature, and trends. Articles should be topical, but have a long shelf life. Length varies from 450 to 1,200 words. JOYCE CARUTHERS, associate editor, said the pay is approximately 50 cents a word. Payment is issued within 45 days of acceptance. Byline and one-sentence bio given. No reprints. Buys exclusive first-time print rights and all electronic rights to unpublished pieces for six months, non-exclusive rights thereafter. QUERY FIRST: Send a detailed one-page query with resume, published writing samples, and SASE, or completed ms with SASE and sources. **No phone, fax, or e-mail submissions. Response time is four weeks. Writers and photographers should submit material to: Editorial Department/Queries, American Profile, 341 Cool Springs Blvd. 4th Floor, Franklin, TN 37067. Contact JOYCE CARUTHERS, associate editor, at JCaruthers@americanprofile.com http://www.americanprofile.com

American Style

PAY: high paying AmericanStyle is a magazine for people who love art. Our mandate is to nurture collectors with information that will increase their knowledge of and passion for contemporary craft and the artists who create it. Freelancers interested in contributing to AmericanStyle should submit a clear, specific, concise outline of the topic they wish to write about and explain why they think it would be of interest to AmericanStyle readers. Subject, sources, projected length of the article, types of interviews and angle should all be clearly explained in written form. Submissions by e-mail are acceptable and generally assure a quicker response. First-time writers submit articles on speculation; after an article has been accepted, the editor will negotiate a fee with the writer for the material to be used. Payment is made for published stories at the time of publication. When an article is assigned to a writer, article length is set by the editor at the time the assignment is made. The average length of feature articles in AmericanStyle is about 1500-2000 words; lengths of secondary features, columns and departments at the front and back of the magazine range from 700 to 1000 words. Guidelines

American Woodworker Contributor Guidelines

PAY: $100 - $500 Workshop Tips and Shop Solutions: Send us your great ideas! We'll pay $200 for each tip that's printed. Enclose a sketch or photo and make sure your return address is enclosed. Due to the volume of tips we receive, they cannot be returned. More complex tips may be used in Shop Solutions. We pay $200 for each solution we publish. Send sketches and photos and make sure to enclose your return address. Projects: Photos of projects may be used as part of an article on technique, finishing or materials. We pay $100 for each photo we publish. Send slides, and include your name, address and phone number along with all relevant facts about the piece: materials, finish, techniques, etc. We will return all materials. Techniques: If you're figured out a good way to build something, let us know. We'll work with you to make it a technique article. Techniques can be simple or difficult, for hand tools or power tools, general or specialized. Drop us a note about it. Payments start at $500. Where to write: American Woodworker 2915 Commers Dr., Suite 700 Eagan, MN 55121 e-mail: mailto:amwood@concentric.net

America West Airlines Magazine

America West is a general-interest magazine geared toward a well-educated, sophisticated readership. We look for thought-provoking articles, trends, creative people, fresh ideas and unconventional travel opportunities. Pays $250-600 (depts.); $800 (features), on publication for First North American Serial Rights. Accepting few unsolicited queries right now; spec pieces ok. 15% kill fee. Guidelines here: http://www.skyword.com/edit.html

Another Chapter

PAY: royalties based on subscriptions An ezine, offering serialized fiction to discerning subscribers. Another Chapter invites submissions from talented writers and artists in the following: Fiction Genres Another Chapter is currently accepting submissions in the following genres: Adventure Erotica Horror Mystery/Suspense Romance Speculative Fiction (sci fi /fantasy) Another Chapter offers ongoing assignments requiring approximately 2,000 words per week. Assignments will pay royalties based on subscriptions. Submission guidelines can be obtained at submissions@anotherchapter.com Guidelines: http://www.anotherchapter.com/submissions_author.htm

AntiMuse

PAY: $5.00 - $20.00 An online literary/arts/culture publication. We are a literary journal for people who don't like literary journals. We focus on the offbeat, the unknown, the weird and the just plain obscure. Guidelines: http://quest-web.com/antimuse

Antiques and Collecting Magazine

CURRENT NEEDS: We are looking for manuscripts about a particular antique, collectible, artist, or company that produced the collectibles. Although some collectibles made after the 1980s are considered, we prefer to focus on antiques and collectibles made before 1980. We hope both the novice and seasoned collector will appreciate the article. Length should be approximately 1300-1600 words. We prefer that you send a hard copy in the mail (please include computer disc), or send the article as an attachment via email.

• Include the current value of the items. Our readers need to know!
• If possible, include the names of clubs or organizations whose members specialize in that particular collectible. The more information the better.
• Please provide a list of books on the topic if you can.

We require six to ten well-lit, high quality photographs to illustrate the article. Polaroid, color copies and computer-generated images do not reproduce as well as "real" photographs or slides. If would like to send digital images (jpgs), (tiffs), scan them in at 300 DPI or more, or 170 LPI for the best reproduction. Please do not crop objects, and include a shot of maker's marks if possible. We love variety! We purchase first-rights only and our pay scale ranges from $100-$250, depending on the quality of the article and photos submitted. Material is subject to editing for length, style and format. Submit your material via e-mail or postal mail. CONTACT INFO.: THERESE NOLAN, Editor ANTIQUES & COLLECTING MAGAZINE 1006 S. Michigan AVE Chicago, IL 60605 Tel: 312-939-4767 Fax: 312-939-0053 Email: acmeditor@interaccess.com

Anthologies Online

What Do Women Want? / What Do Men Want? Anthologies Online asks the impossible questions. What do Women Want? What Do Men Want? Your editor is looking for more smart, funny, angry, touching, spiritual, or academic essays from 500 to 3,500 words based on what each gender wants from a mate. We want different voices of different ages and cultures to explore this topic. Please write from only one point of view (What Women Want or What Men Want) per essay. View a sample essay at Commentary: Relationships. Use your own original voice. Send your best work with Relationship Anthology in the subject line to OnAnthology@aol.com. Writers whose manuscripts are selected will share in revenue and be asked to promote the anthology they are published in.

Apogee Photo

Interested in providing an electronic forum for high quality work from photographic writers and photographers. We will accept articles up to 2500 words on any photographic subject geared towards the beginning to advanced photographer. Articles must have at least two photograph accompanying them. We will pay 10 cents a word for previously unpublished works (up to $150) and 3 cents a word for reprints. This amount includes usage of any photographs accompanying the article. You must hold the copyright, and you must have signed model releases for any identifiable person or persons which appear in your photographs. http://www.apogeephoto.com/mag1-6/guidelines.html

Appleseeds

PAY: Assume 100-150 words per page; payment approximately $50 per page APPLESEEDS is a 36-page, multidisciplinary social studies magazine for children ages 7 - 10 (primarily in grades 3 & 4). We are looking for articles that are lively, age-appropriate, and exhibit an original approach to the theme. Scientific and historical accuracy is extremely important. Authors are urged to use primary sources and up-to-date resources for their research. And remember, your article must stimulate the curiosity of a child. APPLESEEDS purchases all rights to material. Guidelines: http://www.cobblestonepub.com/pages/writersAPPguides.html

Arabella Magazine

PAY: $.10/word Superb short romantic fiction of 1,000 to 5,000 words in the entire range of romance genres, including suspense, historical, contemporary, paranormal, time travel, inspirational - all subgenres. We will occasionally serialize longer fiction - query first. Must include: Strong, well-developed characters. Happy resolution or, in the hands of a very skillful writer, an ending that may not be considered the traditional HEA, but one that is emotionally transcending/empowering - if in doubt, go for the HEA. Sensual, but not graphic or gratuitous sex. And, naturally, lively dialogue - every word must count. Romance is the central theme of Arabella Romances and romantic tension between the hero and heroine is all-important. Make us laugh or make us cry - the read should be entertaining and/or cathartic. At this time, we prefer single-spaced electronic submissions, either in a Word attachment or embedded in the body of your email. Submissions may be made to mailto:submissions@arabellamagazine.com. If you do not wish to submit electronically, please mail to: Editor Arabella Romances Magazine 1735 Market Street, Suite A-523 Philadelphia, PA 19103 Guidelines

Artist's Magazine
PAY: up to $400
The Artist's Magazine is a monthly publication written by artists for artists. Unlike coffee-table magazines for art collectors, The Artist's Magazine is a nuts-and-bolts, instructional resource for the artist in search of artistic and professional success. We show how artists deal with various issues - from painting techniques, materials, design and composition to marketing and other business-related topics. Opportunities for professional artists and writers to work with The Artist's Magazine lie primarily with feature articles.
http://www.artistsmagazine.com/tam_gl.html

AskMen.com

PAY: Not listed AskMen.com is an online men's destination that provides useful and practical information on everyday situations. Our articles -- based on reader suggestions -- furnish professional men with simplified information and advice on topics such as money, love, dating, sex, fashion, lifestyle, sports, and health. Our subject matter relates issues of interest and relevancy to male audiences. AskMen.com is interested in publishing insightful and practical articles that help men. As readers inquire about issues regarding they feel is important, AskMen.com provides earnest replies via its content. After familiarizing yourself with the useful, practical and entertaining content on AskMen.com, send in a full-length article ranging from 750 to 1,250 words. Guidelines: http://www.askmen.com/editor/guidelines.html

Asimov's Science Fiction magazine
PAY: $.05+/word
In general, we're looking for "character oriented" stories, those in which the characters, rather than the science, provide the main focus for the reader's interest. Serious, thoughtful, yet accessible fiction will constitute the majority of our purchases, but there's always room for the humorous as well. Borderline fantasy is fine, but no Sword & Sorcery, please. Neither are we interested in explicit sex or violence. A good overview would be to consider that all fiction is written to examine or illuminate some aspect of human existence, but that in science fiction the backdrop you work against is the size of the Universe.
http://www.asimovs.com/info/guidelines.shtml

ASU Travel Guide

PAY: $200 upon acceptance--including one rewrite if needed-for 1,800-word articles. The ASU Travel Guide is published quarterly: January (winter issue); April (spring issue); July (summer issue); and October (fall issue). The publication comprises two sections. The first section contains four travel articles and other pertinent editorial matter. The second section, which is the bulk of the publication, is a directory of discounts available only to airline employees, their families, parents of airline employees and retired airline employees. Articles must be aimed at this well-traveled audience. Send us a sample of your published travel writing and a list of destinations about which you can write. On the back side of this sheet is a list of recent travel articles. Be aware that we publish travel destination articles only (i.e., do not submit pieces on luggage or currency tips). Send all queries to: Christopher Gil, Managing Editor, 1525 Francisco Boulevard East San Rafael, California, U.S.A. 94901

Atriad Press

PAY: $50.00 upon publication plus copy of book. Paying authors for personal ghostly experiences published in the series "Haunted Encounters: Real Life Stories of the Supernatural". Writer's guidelines, submission information, payment info, FAQ, etc. can all be found at our website: http://www.atriadpress.com/guide.htm

Babybug

A listening and looking magazine for infants and toddlers ages six months to two years, is published by Cricket Magazine Group. BABYBUG features simple stories and poems, words and concepts, illustrated in full color by the best children's artists from around the world. Full guidelines here: http://www.cricketmag.com/cgi-bin/cricket.cgi?tpl=guidelines

Back Home Magazine

PAY: $35 per printed page BackHome is a down-to-earth, how-to magazine whose primary purpose is to help people gain more control over their own lives by doing more for themselves. We are looking for interesting, lively, preferably first-person articles based upon actual experience in the fields of gardening, home construction and repair, workshop projects, cooking, crafts, outdoor recreation, family activities and vacations, livestock, home business, home-based and other education, and community/neighborhood action. In general, we?ll consider any article that will help our readers improve the quality of life?for themselves, their families, their community, and their environment. We seldom publish essays or basically philosophical contemplations. Guidelines: http://www.backhomemagazine.com/BackHome_guidelines.html

Backpacker

PAY: $.60 to $1.00 per word A proud sponsor of Leave No Trace (check out our book, Leave No Trace, available from The Mountaineers Press). All articles and photos that appear in the magazine must adhere to Leave No Trace's ecologically friendly practices. Likewise, we do not promote motorized use in the Wilderness or backcountry. Our readers are knowledgeable and experienced backpackers, therefore we accept only authentic, well-researched, well-crafted stories (see the section on "Accuracy," below). We're not interested in slavish imitations of stories we've already done, but studying the examples that follow should help you grasp our style and mission. As always, you should carefully study several issues of the magazine before submitting a query. The best articles have style, depth, emotional impact, and take-away value for the reader. Guidelines: http://www.backpacker.com/guidelines/0,3132,,00.html

Baltimore Sun

PAY: $50-$100 Seeking your opinion on the news. Articles should be 300-750 words. Submit via e-mail to mailto:richard.gross@baltsun.com

The Bark
PAY: Varies
The Bark is a quarterly magazine about life with dogs; we pay homage to the age-old relationship between our two species. We seek to bring our readers a literate and entertaining approach to dog-centric articles and stories. We also wish to provide a new forum for writers who have a special appreciation for dogs. The Bark is read by 75,000 loyal dog lovers. It is very important for you to become familiar with the “voice” of our magazine before submitting your work. The Bark has been publishing for seven years and we have covered many subjects and themes that you might be interested in, we do not repeat ourselves.
http://www.thebark.com/us/submissions.html

Bead & Button

A bimonthly magazine devoted to techniques, projects and designs, and materials relating to beads, buttons, and accessories. Our readership includes both professional and amateur bead and button makers, hobbyists, and enthusiasts who find satisfaction in making beautiful things. Our authors are skilled artisans who are willing to share what they know, as well as professional writers with technical knowledge in the field. Guidelines

Bear Deluxe Magazine

Published quarterly, by Orlo, a nonprofit organization exploring environmental issues through the creative arts. Seeking poetry, fiction, essays, nonfiction and reviews. Payment is 5 cents/word, $20 for poetry, contributors copies and 1-year subscription; pays on publication. Click here for guidelines: http://www.orlo.org/sub.html

Beckett.com

PAY: Not listed Looking to add to its pool of freelance collectibles writers. We continue to seek market-intensive stories that reflect trends in the card and collectibles industry. Send your best hobby story idea, a sample of your writing and your resume to: , or mail them to: Freelance Department, Attn. Editorial Inter mailto:freelance@beckett.com, beckett.com, 15850 Dallas Parkway, Dallas, TX 75248.

Birds & Blooms

B&B is all about 'beauty in your own backyard' and our editorial matter reflects this lifestyle, with relaxed, conversational writing, and top-quality photographs of birds, blooms, and other backyard scenes. We showcase the beauty and detail of feathers and petals across North America and share insights from folks who draw on their personal experiences. We don't publish fiction, and we use very little poetry. Instead, we invite people to tell their own stories. We encourage our contributors to share personal observations and experiences regarding wild birds, flowers, gardening, landscaping, etc. Our goal is to present people enjoying the wonders of backyard living. 250-1000 words; pays $100-400, on publication for all rights. Queries by E-mail and mail ok. Simultaneous submissions ok. Send seasonal stuff 4 months ahead. Email: editors@birdsandblooms.com http://www.birdsandblooms.com

Bird Times
PAY: $.10/word
This magazine contain beautiful full-color photographs, informative, authoritative and educational articles about the species and their care. The articles are written to educate and entertain the readers. In addition to articles on popular species, we include human-interest stories. The magazines contain columns dealing with training, questions and answers, grief, horoscopes, snips of information from the Internet, art and collectibles and special reports. We are always looking for photographs of common pet birds such as cockatiels, parakeets, lovebirds, canaries, finches, doves and pigeons, and softbills--plus other exotics such as Amazons, cockatoos and macaws. Natural or colored portraiture type backgrounds are acceptable. Interactive people-bird shots are needed. In addition to portrait-type shots, we have an ongoing need for attractive photos of birds in household situations--in their cage, on a playpen, eating, bathing, etc. as well as clutches and baby birds in all stages of growth.
http://www.petpublishing.com/birdtimes/guidelines.shtml

Bird Watcher's Digest

PAY: $100+ Bird Watcher's Digest's audience ranges from the backyard bird watcher to the knowledgeable field birder. In each issue, we include material that will appeal to the novice birder as well as the experienced bird watcher. We strive for a good geographical spread, with material from every part of North America. We leave technical matters to others, but we want facts and accuracy, depth and quality, in thoroughly researched articles that emphasize the joys and pleasures of bird watching. The length of our articles varies from about 700 words to 3,000 words. Guidelines: http://www.birdwatchersdigest.com/bwd/writers_guidelines.html

Black Belt Communications

PAY: varies Black Belt Communications accepts freelance articles on a variety of martial arts topics, including style analyses, how-to pieces, interviews, profiles, historical and philosophical manuscripts, and training pieces. Most articles require supplemental color photographs to illustrate segments of the manuscript (black-and-white photographs are acceptable.) Do not fax manuscripts. Simultaneous submissions should be indicated as such. In many cases, it is best to query first with article ideas. Send submissions and/or queries to Black Belt Communications, 24900 Anza Dr. Unit E. Valencia, CA. 91355. Allow three weeks for a reply. You can query article ideas through email. All queries must be submitted to the editor of one of the following magazines: Black Belt (Robert Young) byoung@sabot.net Guidelines: http://w3.blackbeltmag.com/contact/

Black Warrior Review

PAY: Up to $150 for stories, $75 for poems Needs: contemporary fiction, poetry, reviews, essays, interviews. Literary magazine published by the University of Alabama. Features established and emerging authors. Contact: Editor, Ander Monson (art, essays, reviews). Fiction Editor, Tommy Zurhellen Poetry Editor, Don Gilliland Black Warrior Review P.O. Box 862936 Tuscaloosa, AL 35486-0027 (no e-mail submissions) http://www.sa.ua.edu/osm/bwr/

Blue Mountain Arts

Blue Mountain Arts is interested in reviewing writings suitable for publication on greeting cards. We are looking for highly original and creative submissions on friendship, family, special occasions, positive living, and other topics one person might want to share with another person. Submissions may also be considered for inclusion in book anthologies. We pay $300 for all rights and $50 if your poem is used only in an anthology. To request a copy of our writer's guidelines, please send a blank email to writings@sps.com with “Send Me Guidelines” in the subject line, or write to us at: Blue Mountain Arts, Inc. Editorial Department Post Office Box 1007 Boulder, CO 80306

Body & Soul

PAY: $50 - $1500 A national bimonthly magazine. Our editorial objective is to serve as an inspirational guide for all those who want to live healthier, more balanced lives. We cover a wide range of subjects: integrative medicine, nutrition, self-help psychology, spirituality, the mind/body connection, work and money issues, and organic living. We provide the information readers need to take an active role in improving their lives and preserving the planet. We are looking for quality writing and thorough reporting to inform and entertain our audience. We are also interested in new, cutting-edge thinking. We publish up to six features per issue (1,500 to 3,500 words); up to eight columns that run under headings such as Holistic Health, Food/Nutrition, Spirit, Home, Community, Travel and Life Lessons (600 to 1,300 words); book and music/media sections that include a variety of reviews (200 to 750 words); and an Insight section that includes short news items (50-250 words). Please note that we do not publish fiction, poetry, or previously published articles. Guidelines: http://tinyurl.com/1jrs

Book Reviewers

Curled Up With a Good Book is an e-zine committed to bringing good books from presses of all sizes to the attention of our readers and newsletter subscribers. Do you think you've got a nose for a good book? Would you like a forum for your literary opinions? We receive a steady stream of book submissions to be read and reviewed, and we would like to enlist your help. If you would like to write book reviews for Curled Up With a Good Book (bound books only), please send your name, email and an attached sample review to mailto:@editor@curledup.com More guidelines here: http://www.curledup.com/revue4us.htm

Boulevard

PAY: $25 - $300 Strives to publish only the finest in fiction, poetry, and non-fiction (essays, interviews, etc.). Therefore we ask that you send only your best work. While we frequently publish writers with previous credits, we are very interested in publishing less experienced or unpublished writers with exceptional promise. If you have practiced your craft and your work is the best it can be, send it to Boulevard. Guidelines: http://www.boulevardmagazine.com/writer.htm

Brady Magazine

Where Writers Meet Writers PAY: $5 - $15 Brady Magazine is a new online publication that is 100% freelance written. We accept articles, fiction and poetry from writers around the world. Not only are we a magazine, but an online forum where writers meet writers. Guidelines: http://www.bradymagazine.com/permanent/guidelines.html

British Columbia Magazine
PAY: $.50/word
A strongly visual magazine: our main feature stories must parallel a variety of images that tell a story in themselves. We seek out the exotic, the strange, the unknown, and rare within our province. Rather than bore British Columbians with what they know and often see, we want to give them something fresh, surprising, remote, or hidden under the surface. We will revisit familiar B.C. places and themes, but after 40 years of publishing, we need a fresh or startling angle to do so.
http://www.bcmag.ca/guidelines.asp?id=1306

Broken Pencil seeks fiction

PAY: $30 Broken Pencil seeks "fiction that conforms to no principles, no guidelines and no reconceptions...work that hurts you to write, and us to read". Submit stories 50-3000 words. Payment varies; magazine endeavors to pay contributors $30 minimum, but hopefully more. Send stories to mailto:fiction@brokenpencil.com attention Ken Sparling, along with bio and complete contact information. Guidelines: http://www.brokenpencil.com/about/submit.php

Business 2.0

Business 2.0 publishes articles online that are not found in the print magazine. They pay $1 a word. Guidelines are listed here: http://www.business2.com/business2/0,,38311,00.html

Byline Magazine

The best little writing magazine in America! Looking for Fiction, Features, Poetry and more. Guidelines: http://www.bylinemag.com/guidelines.asp

Cabin Life
PAY: upon acceptance
We are targeting a very specific demographic market: people who own cabins, cottages or lakehomes. Your own cabin experience will help immensely. We want stories written in a style that is witty, informative and smart! Stories should be written with authority, with a show-not-tell tone- a style that comes from a combination of first-hand experience and thorough research and knowledge of topic. Stories will range from very practical to very whimsical and will deal with the whole range of cabin life and cabin culture, from recreation and boating to home improvement, maintenance and finance as well as entertaining and dining.
http://www.cabinlife.com/info/writer.html

Calliope
PAY: varies
Calliope covers world history (East / West) and we are looking for lively, original approaches to the subject. Keep in mind that our magazine is aimed at youths from ages 8 to 14. Writers are encouraged to study recent back issues for content and style. Payment varies depending on what is submitted for publication.
http://cobblestonepub.com/pages/writersCALLguides.html

Caribbean Travel & Life

PAY: Potential writers for the magazine should understand, first and foremost, that our audience is made up of upscale, sophisticated and experienced Caribbean travelers: our research indicates that they visit the islands repeatedly. Therefore, our readers look to CT&L to guide them to the new and interesting places to visit, to explore the many facets of Caribbean culture and to highlight the fascinating people of the islands. To submit a query, send a brief letter to Bob Friel, Editor, Caribbean Travel & Life, 460 N. Orlando Ave., Suite 200, Winter Park, FL 32790; FAX to 407-628-7061; or e-mail editor@worldpub.net. Please do not call and do not send a complete manuscript unless requested by an editor.

Catholic Answer

PAY: not listed. Articles should focus on these themes: * Explanation and defense of the Catholic faith * Application of the faith to daily living * Traditions and practices of Catholic faith Guidelines: http://www.osv.com/writersguidelines.asp

Catholic Parent

PAY: not listed. Catholic Parent emphasizes practical, useful information for today's busy parents. We are most interested in features dealing with the real-life issues of real-life Catholic parents. In our editorial mix, we look for practical, useful articles on topics of interest to moms and dads who are building families with solid, Catholic values in today's changing world. Guidelines: http://www.osv.com/writersguidelines.asp

Century
PAY: $.04/word
Publishes stories in a broad spectrum of styles, subjects, and lengths (anywhere from 1,000 to 20,000 words). It's impossible for us to describe the kinds of fiction that appeal to us here — for a clear sense of that, you'll have to read an issue or two — but all the stories we print do share an element of the "speculative" or "fantastic," something tangible or intangible that separates them from most "mainstream" fiction (à la The New Yorker). Beyond that, we're looking for accomplished writing with polished prose, sharp detail and observation, and some depth beyond the surface level of the text. We are not publishing poetry at this time.
http://www.centurymag.com/guidelines.html

Chef
PAY: $250 - $350
Offers professionals in the food-service business ideas for food marketing, preparation and presentation. Chef profiles, food-service industry and food trends and news. Articles run 800-1,200 words; must include art or art leads. Pays $250 to first-time writers; others $350. Contact: 312-849-2220
Talcott Communications Corp.
20 W. Kinzie, Fl. 12
Chicago, IL 60610
http://www.talcott.com

Chicken Soup for the Soul Anthologies

A Chicken Soup for the Soul® story is an inspirational, true story about ordinary people doing extraordinary things. It is a story that opens the heart and rekindles the spirit. It is a simple, inter-denominational, living art piece that touches the soul of the readers and helps them discover basic principles they can use in their own lives. They are personal and often filled with emotion and drama. They are filled with vivid images created by using the five senses. In some stories, the readers feel that they are actually in the scene with the people. Chicken Soup stories are about 300-1000 words long. Pays $300/story. Guidelines: http://www.chickensoupforthesoul.com/

ChildbirthSolutions
PAY: $25 - $50
ChildbirthSolutions calls itself "the online storehouse of information, services and support for childbearing women worldwide." Welcomes nonfiction, 2000 words or less, including "essays, photo feature, expose, interview/profile, personal experience." Pays $25 for unsolicited articles and reprints, $40 for assigned articles. Pays $25-$50 per photo. Also seeks poetry that deals with "childbirth, new babies, family life with new babies and creation." Pays $5- $20 per poem.
http://www.childbirthsolutions.com/about/submissions.php

Children's Better Health Institute

PAY: $.12 - $.22/word We at the Children's Better Health Institute have a constant need for high quality stories, articles, and activities with health related stories, articles, and activities with health-related themes. "Health" is a broad topic that includes exercise, sports, safety, nutrition, hygiene, and drug education. Health information can be presented in a variety of formats, including fiction, nonfiction, poems, recipes, and puzzles. Fiction stories with a health message need not have health as the primary subject, but they should include it in some way in the course of events. Characters in fiction should adhere to good health practices, unless failure to do so is necessary to a story's plot. Guidelines: http://www.cbhi.org/cbhi/writersguidelines.shtml

Children's Writer

PAY: $200 - $300/article A 12-page monthly newsletter in two sections reporting on the marketplace for children's writing--books, articles, stories, plays, activities, and more. Current news, trends, tips, how to write to publish. Audience: Beginning to well-established professional writers interested in learning more and keeping up-to-date on writing for children, selling their writing, and the juvenile publishing industry. Aims: Inform subscribers about, and analyze, current markets in articles, columns, and reporting of editorial needs. Help writers of all levels of expertise to strengthen their writing with markets in mind. Inspire, motivate, encourage the children's writing community. Guidelines: http://www.childrenswriter.com/guidelines.htm

Children's Ministry Magazine

Guidelines PAY: $35 - $175 Needs: CHILDREN'S MINISTRY needs practical articles such as working with volunteers, disciplining, and communicating with children about faith, morals, money, friends, grades and choices. Articles on understanding children are also regularly featured. Each issue features regular columns such as "Quick Devotions" and "Group Games." In addition, CHILDREN'S MINISTRY publishes ideas and tips for different age groups, such as "Nursery Notes," "Preschool Page," "Preteen Pointers," and "Vital Volunteers." No fiction, prose, or poetry. Guidelines: http://www.grouppublishing.com/submissions.asp#cmag

Christian Home & School

PAY: $175-$250 upon publication Christian Home & School is published by Christian Schools International for parents who send their children to Christian schools. The magazine aims to promote Christian education and to address a wide range of parenting topics. Articles should reflect a mature, biblical perspective. Use an informal, easy-to-read style rather than a philosophical, academic tone. Try to incorporate vivid imagery and concrete, practical examples from real life. You may wish to suggest a sidebar that contains further information or resources related to your subject. Guidelines: http://community.gospelcom.net/Brix?pageID=2998

ChristianWeek

A bi-weekly, national, trans-denominational newspaper, written from an evangelical perspective, covering events and issues of interest and concern to the Canadian church. With a paid circulation of about 5,000, the paper is geared towards Christians who have a keen desire to put their faith into practice. CW Connect, CW’s monthly youth publication, is geared towards readers 13-18 years old. Payment: We will pay a modest fee ($30-$100), depending on length and research involved, after publication. Guidelines: http://www.christianweek.org/misc/writers.htm

Chronicle of Higher Education
PAY: $300 - $500
Commentary articles should be written about issues of interest to a broad range of people. The approximately 95,000 subscribers to The Chronicle include academic administrators, faculty members, students, foundation personnel, officials of federal and state government agencies, legislators concerned with higher education, and others.
http://chronicle.com/help/submissions.htm

Cicada

PAY: Fiction and articles: up to $.25/word, Poems: up to $3.00 per line CICADA is a literary magazine for teenagers and young adults and is published by Cricket Magazine Group. CICADA, for ages 14 and up, publishes original short stories, poems, and first-person essays written for teens and young adults. In some cases, CICADA purchases rights for excerpts from books yet to be published. Each issue also includes several reprints of high-quality selections. Guidelines: http://www.cricketmag.com/pages_content.asp?page_id=22

Cine Mercado
PAY: $.35 - $.50/word
Cine Mercado, the bi-monthly supplement to Home Media Retailing, focusing on Latino home entertainment, seeks freelance writers with experience covering Latino entertainment and the business of entertainment. We pay 35 - 50 cents per word depending on assignment. Would like to see several clips from prospective writers. Contact mailto:kindvik@advanstar.com
http://www.homemediaretailing.com/

Citizen Culture Magazine
PAY: $.10
A general-interest, nationally distributed, monthly literary magazine?not a journal. We welcome excellent writing of all types and styles, in accordance with our Editorial Calendar. The Magazine is designed to be an intelligent source for traditional and investigative journalism, cultural reviews (including film, food, books, and theatre), social commentary and ideological debate, personality profiles, humor writing, fiction, poetry, and original photography, cartoons, and art. Every month we run a several-page-length photo/art essay. We subscribe to no agenda and profess no bias; but believe that controversy breeds interested readership.
http://www.citizenculture.com/submit/index.html

An on-line magazine committed to creating a greater appreciation for the City of New York. City Legacy accepts unsolicited articles but prefers to first respond to inquiries submitted by electronically or by snail mail. The length of articles ranges from 1500 to 3000 words. Longer pieces may occasionally be accepted. Department pieces, essays and columns may be up to 1000 words. Payment start at 15 cents per word and vary upward depending on the length of the article, research demands and subject complexity. Guidelines: http://citylegacy.com/entries/guides.html

City + Country Pets

PAY: $50 The mission of City + Country Pets magazine is to provide a free, monthly resource to educate and inform pet lovers about the health, safety, psychology, training and overall benefits for companion animals. This monthly magazine distributes 35,000 magazines at 625+ locations in the Dallas and surrounding areas. Our loyal readers can find us at veterinarian offices, pet stores, selected grocery stores, groomers, book stores, pet-related events, kennels and trainers. Takes First Rights. http://www.ccpets.com/advert.htm

Clean Sheets

PAY: $10 - $50 Seeking Book Reviews, Articles, Erotic Fiction, and Poetry Writers. Devoted to encouraging and publishing quality erotic writing. Send completed manuscript. For fiction prefers less than 4,000 words. For poetry prefers less than 100 lines. editor@cleansheets.com http://www.cleansheets.com

Clubhouse
PAY: $.15 - $.25/word
This Christian publication is for children 8-12 years old. They use articles of 200-1000 words, fiction 500-1400 words. Pays.15 to .20 word for nonfiction; $75-$200 for fiction on acceptance. They are open to some unsolicited material again. Buys 1st rights. They do not want contemporary fiction set in the US, but do want historical American fiction or embellished accounts of true events. They also want stories set in Asia, South America, the CIS and Canada. They list buying puzzles in some directories, but have told me they rarely have money for puzzles. They don't buy poetry or anything dealing with boy-girl relationships. Currently want stories about young athletes (with a Christian angle) and real-life drama. 8605 Explorer Drive, Colorado Springs CO 80920: Jesse Florea, Editor.
Website: http://www.clubhousemagazine.org

ColorLines
PAY: up to $250
ColorLines is a quarterly devoted to analyzing issues of race and racism, especially as they impact upon politics, culture, and organizing. Our mainstays are essays, investigative reports, think pieces, opinion pieces, and cultural criticism. We also include humor pieces. Since articles are written 4-6 months before publication, we avoid trying to cover immediate events, as such pieces are almost certain to be out of date by the time they appear.
http://www.arc.org/C_Lines/CLsubmission.html

Comfort & Power of Story

PAY: $500 US grand prize per book. $100 US all other stories. Complimentary copy of the book. The editor of the bestselling anthology series Cup Of Comfort (US) seeks heartwarming and powerful slice-of-life true stories about the experiences and relationships that comfort, inspire, and enrich our lives. Stories are carefully selected for inclusion based on originality, creativity, emotional impact, and substance. Check the site for anthologies now seeking submissions. Story length: 1000-2000 words. Stories must be original, positive, true, and in English. Entrants pay no entry or reading fees. Full Guidelines: http://www.cupofcomfort.com/

Connect For Kids
PAY: not listed
Connect for Kids, a weekly online publication, is always looking for freelance writers to conduct solutions-oriented coverage of critical issues affecting children, youth and families. Our goal is to go beyond personal stories by bringing together meaningful information, success stories and ideas for action. The Washington, DC-based Connect for Kids staff does much of the writing, but we need freelancers in other parts of the country who can provide regional success stories and profiles of people who are making a difference in kids' lives.
http://www.connectforkids.org/node/2642

Connecting

A bi-monthly, 20-page (hard copy) newsletter that provides tips and encouragement for traveling as a single. Readers are all ages, 18-80, single, divorced, widowed, and some are happily married to spouses who don't care to travel. Some of us are more adventurous than others. Some are less agile than they once were. Some are novice travelers, and some are seasoned travelers. Some don't want to travel solo at all; they want to join single-friendly group tours or packaged holidays without having to pay expensive single supplements. Some want to find a compatible travel companion. Some want inspiration for going solo and information on safe, affordable solo vacation alternatives. The one unifying factor is that we are all looking for comfortable, economical ways of traveling alone, which is the most important thing to keep in mind if you submit an article to Connecting. Pays $25 - $75 an article. Guidelines: http://www.cstn.org/wrguide.html#writer

Consumer Economist
PAY: $25-$300
A new internet/print (print version scheduled for late August, 2005) magazine is inviting submissions on 'actionable' (what/ how?)consumer topics in: Health and Medicine, Personal Law (Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning, Contracts etc), Home care, Home Decorating, Beauty (skin care, hair care, cosmetic surgery, cosmetics, etc), Entertaining (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years , and other festive occasions), Food and recipes, Travel saving ideas, Gardening, Personal finance (saving, investments, debt management etc), Home computing, Car purchase and car care. In addition, we invite submissions for our features on Humor (humorous take on life's daily issues), Entertainment (reviews of music and movies), and Book reviews (non-fiction only). We pay $25-$300 per submission depending on length and quality. Contact P. I. Mathew at mailto:pimathew@myeastern.com

Conversely

Today there are dozens of published magazines and web-zines that offer advice and commentary on relationships, but there isn't a single source for high-quality, intelligent and entertaining writing on this topic. If you'd like to be a part of this effort, please read on. Conversely pays $50 - $200 for accepted submissions. Click here for full guidelines: http://www.conversely.com/Masth/submi.shtml

Corpse Blossoms
PAY: $.08 - $.10/word
Corpse Blossoms will be an unthemed anthology devoted to stories that inspire fear. Dark Fantasy? Suspense? Horror? We're not as interested in labels as we are in fear, what Lovecraft called "the oldest and strongest emotion of mankind." There are no solid rules here, aside from: Scare us. Scare yourself. Do it with style. Do it with elegance. Do it with brutality. Do it with subtlety. Most importantly: do it well. Show us your very best. Ghosts? Vampires? Zombies? Serial killers? The problem is that these topics have been fairly exhausted and thus allow little room to truly shock the reader. Simply put, unless you've got something really original or important to say on those subjects, no. The supernatural? Oh, indeed. But remember: the real world is often far more terrifying than anything that ever slouched and crept, glistening tentacles trailing, across the printed page. That said, we do love our otherworldly monsters -- especially when they tell us something about ourselves. Great characterization is a must. In short: Scary, original, and well-written.
http://www.corpseblossoms.com/index2.html

Cottage Life

A bi-monthly magazine for and about water-based cottagers. Although most of its readers are based in Ontario, the editors welcome stories about cottages and cottaging in other parts of Canada and the northern U.S. as well. The magazine has a strong service slant, combining useful "how-to" journalism with coverage of the people, trends, and issues in cottage country. Regular columns are devoted to boating, fishing, watersports, projects, real estate, cooking, nature, personal cottage experience, and environmental, political, and financial issues of concern to cottagers. Depending on the subject, these can be anywhere from 750 to 1,500 words long. Pays up to $2,200/article. To reach the Editorial department, send e-mail to editorial@cottagelife.com. http://www.cottagelife.com

Cowboys and Indians

PAY: up to $1200/article Cowboys and Indians Magazine focuses on the western US and its people, past, and places. Email: mailto: queries@cowboysindians.com http://www.cowboysindians.com/contact/index.html

Create Murder Mystery Games

PAY: $100+ Host-party.com is looking for murder mystery writers to produce a new series of murder mystery games. Each game must include a central plot, character descriptions, instructions and a series of clues to reveal the plot. The games are generally not scripted so the amount of actual text is usually less than a standard short story. Authors are paid royalties for every game sold. A typical game will generate $100/month of ongoing revenue. Visit http://www.host-party.com/authorprogram.asp for more details.

Crusader Magazine

PAY: $.02 - $.05 per word Seeking non-fiction about camping, nature,how-to projects of interest to boys between the ages of 9 - 14. Articles should be between 500-1500 words. Submit via mail: Crusader Magazine P.O.Box 7259 Grand Rapids MI 49510-7259 USA http://www.calvanistcadets.org

Curl Magazine

PAY: $75 - $150 A quarterly publication covering women's bodybuilding and fitness. Editorial content features training advice, nutrition, clinical research, athlete profiles, book and product reviews, contest preparation and contest coverage. Guidelines: http://www.curlmagazine.com/default_files/page0007.htm

Daddy-Daughter Chronicles

PAY: not listed Hourglass Books is looking for short stories about the father-daughter relationship for a new anthology, "The Daddy-Daughter Chronicles." We also are looking for literary novellas on any theme (excluding genre pieces such as science fiction, romance, mysteries, westerns, etc.). Established authors and serious new voices are both welcome. Please see the author submission guidelines on our web site. Send queries to editor@hourglassbooks.com. Also, check out "The Sayings," our first literary novella, introduced on the web site. Ms. Randi Layne, Editor 847-370-3412 Guidelines: http://www.hourglassbooks.com/submissions.html

Deep Outside Magazine

PAY: $.03/word Outside is a paying professional magazine of SF and dark imaginative fiction, aimed at people who love to read well-plotted, character-driven genre fiction. We are interested in fiction that transcends the limitations and ventures outside the stereotypes of genre fiction. What We Publish: short (1500-4000 words) Science Fiction, Horror, and darkly imaginative fiction. We seek well-written, professionally executed fiction, with attention to basics - grammar, punctuation, usage. We do not accept Sword & Sorcery, pornography, or excessive violence and gore beyond the legitimate needs of a story. Also no derivative works (e.g., emulating TV shows and movies - no Star Trek stories, for example). Guidelines

Descant
PAY: $100
Currently accepting submissions of original, unpublished poetry, fiction, non-fiction, essays, art and photography for general and themed issues. We are currently accepting submissions for two themed issues to be published in 2006 — Barbara Gowdy (deadline March 31, 2005) and Cuba (deadline August 31, 2005).
http://www.descant.on.ca/submis.cfm

Diabetes Self-Management
PAY: $400 - $700
This is essentially a self-help magazine for people managing their own diabetes or for caregivers of diabetics. Topics include pharmacology, nutrition, exercise, medical advances, psychology and disabilities. Articles run 2000-3000 words. Departments include news, parenting, and food shopping ideas, and run 1500-2000 words. Query via standard mail and include either clips or writing samples. Pays 20% kill fee. Buys: All rights.
Suite 800
150 West 22nd St.
New York, NY 10011
http://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Discovery Trails

Geared for Boys and girls 10-12 (slanted toward older group). Seeking submissions for Fiction Mysteries, Serials, Humorous, Adventure and Ethnic stories that present realistic characters working out their problems according to Bible principles, Articles with reader appeal, emphasizing some phase of Christian living, Historical, scientific, or natural material with a spiritual lesson, Poetry expressing feelings or reactions with which children will identify, Bits & Bytes of Quirky facts, Interactive Activities, Quizzes, Word Games, and Fun activities that address social skills on a focused topic with accurate research, vivid writing, and spiritual emphasis, and Crafts, How-To Articles, Recipes should be age appropriate, safe and cheap, express newness/originality and accuracy, a clear focus, and an opening that makes kids want to read and do it. Payment: First rights: 10 cents per word. Second rights/reprint rights: 7 cents per word. Poetry: $35 to $60. Guidelines here.

Dog & Driver
PAY: $25 - $50
Dog & Driver is the magazine of The International Sled Dog Racing Association or ISDRA. It is published ten times a year and features articles concerning all aspects of sled dog sports. Articles dealing with sled dog races, sled dog care and nutrition, first-hand accounts of races, sled dog training, sled dog equipment, and anything that pertains to the care and training of sled dogs are welcomed. Please follow the guidelines.
http://www.isdra.org/Magazine/writer_guidelines.htm

Dog Fancy

Dog Fancy is devoted to the care and enjoyment of all dogs, purebreds and mixed breeds. Our readers are college-educated, middle-class adults interested in dog training, health, behavior, activities and general care. We do not publish poetry, fiction or articles in which the dog speaks as if it were human. We discourage tributes to dogs that have died or to beloved family pets, because we receive an abundance of this material. We especially encourage well-written, thoroughly researched articles about health, nutrition, care, grooming and training. The ideal manuscript is an 850- to1200-word article accompanied by high-quality color slides or photographs. Guidelines

Downstate Story

Illinois-based mag publishing "original, never-pblished short fiction only." 2000 words max. Simultaneous OK, but just let us know if it's going to be published elsewhere, as we take only non-published fiction. Pays $50 on acceptance. http://www.wiu.edu/users/mfgeh/dss/guidelines.html

Dragonfire
PAY: Not listed
A fully-interactive online publication bringing together innovative audio, video and print content in previously unimagined, mutually-supporting formats. We are putting the *new* back in new media and exploiting technology to the fullest. We lean neither to the left nor right but instead aim at the impartial rendering of ideas. Dragonfire's award-winning staff hails from more than 30 countries and has worked (or is still working) on such publications as Newsweek, The Economist, Time, Rolling Stone, CNN, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and more. We launch July 5th and are currently accepting pitches. Dragonfire publishes twice per month with daily updates until January 2006, when new issues will be published weekly. The site includes print, audio and video stories on news, politics, law, business, technology, science, medicine, health, culture, arts and entertainment. It also includes original works of fiction and poetry. Dragonfire is a nonprofit site that invites users to become members -- but absolutely no content will ever be restricted. In addition, Dragonfire will contain no banner ads and we will not force users to view an advertisement first before entering the site. Our mission is to bring good storytelling, important issues and exciting artists to our global audience. Editorial guidelines are available for PDF and Word download at www.dfire.org. Please review guidelines carefully *before* pitching. At this time we are not accepting unsolicited manuscripts for the Original Works section.
http://www.dfire.org/

Drive
PAY: varies
Drive is a quarterly publication by Subaru of America, Inc. and is distributed to more than 500,000 owners of Subaru vehicles in the United States. Each issue includes a variety of feature articles geared toward the interests of Subaru owners. Many of these articles are written by freelance authors, and typically range from 300 to 1,200 words. We’re looking for stories that are timely, appropriately researched, engagingly written and tailored to Drive readers. If you would like to contribute a feature article to Drive, please send us a one-page letter outlining your proposal. Our editorial staff will review your outline, and we’ll contact you if we select your article idea for publication. Please note that article proposals are preferred to finished manuscript submissions.
http://www.drivesubaru.com/WritersGuidelines.htm

Eden
PAY: $.35/word
The publication of empowerment for Black women between the ages of 18 and 35 and is scheduled to launch in August 2005. We are currently seeking talented freelance writers who can produce well-written articles that reflect the vibrancy and edge of hip-hop generation ladies. More specifically, we want articles that encourage and support our readers' personal growth and features about the social and political issues that concern them and their community. We're also looking for articles on fashion, beauty, health, fitness, relationships, financial management and music (hop-hop, R&B, reggae). Pay rates start at $.35 per word. Please contact Janelle with two writing samples and relevant queries or questions. Contact mailto:MadameEditor@aol.com

Eintouist
PAY: $5 - $25
Calls for submissions of poetry, essays on poetry, analyses of poetry, and reviews of poetry for its forthcoming issue. Feel free to view the c