Published on June 24, 2015
10-15% freelance. "After 20 successful years, Houseboat magazine continues to specifically target a core audience by capturing the freedom and lifestyle that is only possible on a houseboat. Editorial includes everything from fishing and decorating to learning how to become a successful live-aboard. Included in each issue of this bi-monthly publication are destination features, family spotlights and of course those high-end houseboats that are the talk of the dock. With the down economy we're working to keep our regular contributors working, but we plan to get back to accepting more freelance work from new authors in the future." Circ 30K. Biannually. Pays on acceptance. Publishes ms 3-6 months after acceptance. Buys first rights. Occasionally accepts reprints. Responds within one week. Sample by email. Subscription $19.95. Guidelines by email.…
Published on June 17, 2015
Welcomes new writers. 75% freelance. Circ. 200K. Publishes new blog posts 3-5/week. Pays on publication. Publishes ms 4-6 weeks after acceptance. Buys all rights. No reprints. Responds 1-2 weeks. Subscription free. Guidelines available by email.…
Published on May 27, 2015
"Growing Magazine educates growers in the fruit and vegetable production industry by providing practical, relevant information they can use to improve their businesses." Welcomes new writers. 75%-90% freelance. Circ. 20K. Monthly. Pays on publication. Period between acceptance and publication varies. Buys all rights. Accepts reprints. Responds within one week.…
Published on May 20, 2015
"We are a pet service website with an extensive blog section for pet owners." Welcomes new writers. 100% freelance. Publishes three issues per week. Pays on acceptance. Publishes ms within 30 days of acceptance. "We prefer you do not submit content written for YPS to any other siteóunless you are quoting only 1/3 of what was originally written. This helps ensure that Google does not list our site as containing duplicate content." Accepts reprints. Usually responds next day. …
Published on May 20, 2015
"Quarterly magazine covering the building sector in North America, from small to large projects. For further information visit https://www.nab-magazine.com/index.php/about." 33% freelance. Welcomes new writers. Quarterly. Pays 30 days after invoice is submitted. "Their story will appear in the issue they are writing for and it will also appear in a digital replica of the magazine online." Buys all rights. No reprints. Responds 24-48 hours. …
Published on March 4, 2015
"Arthritis Self-Management is written for the growing number of people with arthritis who want to know more about managing their condition. Our readers need up-to-date and authoritative information on exercise, nutrition, medications, surgical options, medical advances, pain management, stress and emotions, and a host of other how-to subjects so they can make informed choices about managing their arthritis. The rule of thumb for any article we publish is that it must be clear, concise, interesting, useful, and instructive, and it must have immediate application to the day-to-day life of our readers." 90% freelance. Welcomes new writers. Circ. 185K. Bimonthly. Pays on publication. Publishes ms 4-6 months after acceptance. Buys all rights. No reprints. Sample copy available for email request. Subscription $18US, $36 Canada, $60 other.…
Published on February 4, 2015
"We are in our 34th year, thus making us the oldest consumer travel newsletter in the nation. We do not accept advertising, so our readers trust and act upon our advice." Welcomes new writers. 50% freelance. Monthly. Pays on publication. Publish time of ms varies. Accepts reprints. Responds within several weeks. Sample copy available by email. Subscription $39, $64 foreign. Guidelines available by email at travelsmartnow-at-aol.com.…
Published on July 2, 2014
"Monthly trade publication of the Tree Care Industry Association, the national/international association for commercial tree care companies." Welcomes new writers. 70% freelance. Circ. 24K. Monthly. Pays on publication. Period between acceptance and publication varies. Buys all rights. Accepts some reprints. Sample copy available online. Subscription $40; $60 outside the U.S. Subscription controlled. Guidelines available by email.…
Published on May 28, 2014
I would like to contact book review writers about reviewing one or more of my ebook titles. I am willing to pay a fee for honest reviews, positive or negative, that are posted in magazines, blogs, or other places, to call attention to my titles...
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Published on January 3, 2014
85% freelance. "Lifestyle & travel magazines with an editorial focus that targets the visitor who is already on the island. Includes stories on activities, dining, shopping, history and culture. Distributed free-of-charge throughout each respective location." Welcomes new
writers. Circ. Bonaire Nights 80K; others 150K to 250K. Annual (December). Pays on acceptance. Publishes ms 10-12 months after acceptance. Buys first Caribbean and N.A. rights. No reprints. Responds 1 month. Sample $5 (US) payable to Nights Publications, Inc. No SASE required. Subscription not available.…
Published on December 27, 2013
A food chat site with over 12,000 members." Pays within 30 days of acceptance. Currently publishes one article every two weeks. Looking for material for publication starting in November. Requires that writers register with the site. Publishes a diverse array of articles, but must go above and beyond the conversations on the site. Welcomes new writers. Pays on acceptance. Buys one-time online publication rights and continued archival availability for website.…
Published on August 21, 2013
Grain, the journal of eclectic writing, is a literary quarterly that publishes engaging, diverse, and challenging writing and art by some of the best Canadian and international writers and artists. Every issue features superb new writing from both developing and established writers. Each issue also highlights the unique artwork of a different visual artist. Grain has garnered national and international recognition for its distinctive, cutting-edge content and design." Welcomes new writers. Quarterly. Sample copy available through website. Subscription: $35.00 in Canada; add $10.00 for U.S. subscriptions.…
Published on August 14, 2013
"GRIT is a nationally distributed bi-monthly magazine with a circulation of approximately 170,000 through subscriptions and newsstand distribution. GRIT celebrates the intergenerational bonds among those who live on the land with spirit and style - a legacy of self-sufficiency, audacious ingenuity and pragmatic problem solving that gave this country its backbone and continues to shape its unique character." 75% freelance. Welcomes new writers. Pays on publication. Publication time varies, usually within 1 year of acceptance. Buys shared rights. Rarely accepts reprints. Responds within 3 months. Sample copy available for $6 by mail. Subscription $19.95.…
Published on August 7, 2013
Founded in 1977 by journalist/professor/study abroad advisor Dr. Clay Hubbs as an educational travel magazine. Now our webzine, "TAzine," is the only online periodical for work, volunteering, study, educational & responsible travel, and living overseas. "We publish practical information-filled stories about these subjects, no travel journals, no cruise ship or U.S. destination pieces. We focus on the people, and responsible immersion into another culture, and not bringing your own culture with you." Website receives up to 8 million visitors yearly; 60% of audience is U.S; almost all college and post-graduates. Period between acceptance and publication varies, but is usually within a month. Buys one-time rights for Web. Responds 1-14 days if interested. Browse featured articles on website. Detailed writers' guidelines for submissions for inclusion on our website, webzine ("TAzine"), and three annual contests are here: https://transitionsabroad.com/information/writers/index.shtml…
Published on July 17, 2013
"Quarterly magazine covering the building sector in North America, from small to large projects. For further information visit here: https://www.nab-magazine.com/index.php/about." 33% freelance. Welcomes new writers. Quarterly. Pays 30 days after invoice is submitted. "Their story will appear in the issue they are writing for and it will also appear in a digital replica of the magazine online." Buys all rights. No reprints. Responds 24-48 hours. Sample copy available online. Subscriptions: "Domestic is free and overseas is by digital subscription unless they pay for postage." Guidelines available by email.…
Published on April 4, 2012
Some authors shoot themselves and their publishers in the wallet with naivete about the book-reviewing industry. The problem is two-fold...
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Published on January 19, 2011
This week's story makes me sick to my stomach. After last week's article about an author who admitted manipulating Amazon's sales rankings and reviews, I received an email from a reader who had applied for a freelance writing job online. The company in question wanted to pay writers for book reviews....but only for 5-star ones.
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Published on February 20, 2008
I'm continuing to do research on publishing companies and associated problems. I came upon the subject of Kirkus Reviews. I didn't find a reference to them on your website, so I'm asking you about them. Is a Kirkus Review worth anything? From what I understand, the author pays for the review and if he doesn't like it, the review doesn't get posted, but he's still out the money. Even if their review is positive, does it have any value? Thanks for you time.
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