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World's Worst Query Letters and Book Proposals for May, 2026!

World's Worst Query Letters and Book Proposals for May, 2026!

May 28th, 2026

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Moment Magazine

“Moment Magazine, North America’s premier Jewish magazine, was founded in 1975 by Nobel Prize laureate Elie Wiesel and acclaimed writer Leonard Fein. Fiercely independent, Moment is not tied to any organization, denomination or point of view and offers a balanced accounting of the Jewish experience in America, focusing on political, lifestyle, cultural and arts coverage.” Welcomes new writers. Bimonthly. Pays on publication. Sample copy available by email. Guidelines online. Pays $200-$1000. Read more →

Lion Magazine

"We carry stories and photos of Lions’ service projects and Lions’ activities." 30% freelance. Welcomes new authors. Pays 30 days after publication. Publishes ms after four months. Buys all rights. Accepts reprints. Responds after 2 weeks to queries. Email editor for sample of magazine. Subscriptions for members of Lions clubs and receive the magazine as part of their dues. Guidelines by email. Pays $0.50-$1.00/word. Features run from 1,500-3,000 words. Read more →

Mining People Magazine

“CPM is an easy-reading, homespun magazine featuring coal people and coal towns, with special sections on news and product development.” 40% freelance. Welcomes new writers. Pays on publication. Publishes ms one month after acceptance. Buys all rights. No reprints. Responds within one week. Sample copy available by email. Guidelines available by email. Pays flat fee of $250 for up to 2500 words. Read more →

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