2009 Spring - Wisconsin Writers Association

Page 23Writers’ Markets by Sylvia Bright-GreenBP HOPEhttp://www.bphope.com/Item.aspx?alias=prowritersSpeaking to the 2.5 million Americans who havebeen diagnosed with bipolar disorder, along withtheir families and medical caregivers. BP is not amedical journal, but rather, a lively and information-richconsumer magazine. Main articles arebetween 1,500 and 2,500 words. They cover subjectsof broad interest such as emotional coping,health and/or bipolar treatment issues, the history ofbipolar manic depression, research, personalities,lifestyles and creating a more stress-free pattern ofliving with bipolar disorder. Each issue also containsregularly appearing short features (approx.650-750 words) on such topics as: interviews withthose living with bipolar; food and nutrition;healthy living; spirituality; parenting with childhooddepression; exercise, wellness, and so on.Pays up to 75 cents/word.BACKROADShttp://www.backroadsusa.com/home.html/Writers_Guidelines.htmlA publication created with the idea of giving readersplaces of interest to ride to and getting the mostenjoyment out of their motorcycles. AlthoughBackroads is geared towards the motorcyclingpopulation, it is not by any means limited to justmotorcycle riders. Non-motorcyclists enjoy greatdestinations, too. Backroads has developed moreand more into a cutting edge touring publication.Payment for all articles is upon publication, andvaries from $75 upward. Backroads buys first-timeNorth American publication rights.ON THE BRIGHTER SIDEhttp://othebs.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2&Itemid=26We're looking for humorous essays and short stories,both fiction and non-fiction, even if it has ahorrific edge, a science fiction angle, or a romanticsensibility to it. We don't care. Anything goes! Ifyou can make us laugh, we'll pay you for it. Storiesshould be anywhere from 50 - 2,000 words. Paysthree-five cents/word.SPACESUITS AND SIXGUNShttp://www.spacesuitsandsixguns.com/submissions.htmlSpacesuits and Sixguns is a magazine of contemporarypulp fiction - simple, straightforward storytellingwith an emphasis on action. 4,000 words orless. Fiction pays 3 cents a word up to $100.SHROUDhttp://www.shroudmagazine.com/info.htmlShroud Magazine publishes speculative fiction witha dark orientation. Up to 5,000 words. Rates of twocents (most) to five cents (very few) per word, plusone contributor copy.SIGURD JOURNALhttp://www.sigurdjournal.com/Prose is considered up to 1,500 words. Payment is$10 per 500 words for prose. A literary journal ofAmerican life.LOVE STORIES MAGAZINEhttp://grassrootsmag.com/submissions.htmlThe overall theme should involve short stories oflove and romance. These stories may be contemporary,historic, inspirational, paranormal, or anyother theme as long aslove and romance arethe main thrust of thestory. Story lengthshould range from2,000 to 5,000 Words.After you sign therelease we will issue apayment of $300 to you ON PUBLICATION alongwith complementary copies of the magazine.DIABETES HEALTHhttp://www.diabeteshealth.com/writersguidelines.htmlProvides patients, educators and healthcare professionalswith practical advice and the latest informationon new methods, technologies and researchrelated to diabetes. Payment varies.TRAVEL THRU HISTORYhttp://www.travelthruhistory.com/html/submissions.htmlPublishes stories featuring the historical, archaeological,and cultural aspects of a destination. Wealso accept stories about literary journeys and exoticadventures. Pays "a modest honorarium."PLAYShttp://www.playsmag.com/Plays is a magazine of one-act plays for childrenand teens. Editor Liz Preston is looking for playsabout contemporary topics such as friendships,relationships within peer groups and family andcommunity and school activities. She also welcomesplays about inspirational figures from history,comedies, mysteries, melodramas and skits.The plays must have plenty of action, believabledialogue and a fast pace. Pay is $75 to $250, onacceptance, for all rights.TURNROWhttp://turnrow.ulm.edu/submissions.php$50 per poem; $15 per page of prose; $150 - $250for a feature.Turnrow publishes original poetry, fiction, essays,interviews, social commentary, and visual art. Clickon About Turnrow for specific editorial interests.For a department called Mnemonics, we seek historicaldocuments of artistic, social, or politicalinterest: letters, vintage interviews, journal entries,unpublished posthumous work, and the like.MODERN FICTION MAGAZINEhttp://www.modernfiction.net/index.phpModern Fiction accepts most genres of fiction andwill pay you between $50-$200 for your stories ifthey are chosen for publication.CANTICLEhttp://www.canticlemagazine.com/writerguide.htmWe welcome submissions that reflect a solid andmature grasp of authentic Catholic faith. Write in atone that is positive and respectful, recognizing thatthe Holy Spirit guides the Church and providesnumerous legitimate charisms to help her membersgrow in holiness. Web site has themes, guidelinesand contact information. Pays 10 cents/word forfeatures and about 15 cents/word for columns. Theyeven have a sign up for you to receive informationon their writers' needs.WINNER MAGAZINEhttp://www.winnermagazine.org/listwinner/var_pages/guidelines.aspWinner magazine provides drug education and lifeskillstraining slanted toward students in the fourththrough sixth grades. The overall premise of Winneris that preventive drug education is the mosteffective. Pays approximately ten cents/word.DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS, USAWeb: http://www.awmanet.org/dc/dc.htmlhttp://www.awmanet.org/dc/dc_write.htmlMagazine published 10 times per year primarilytargeted toward distributors of candy, tobacco,snacks, general merchandise, health and beauty careproducts, beverages, foodservice items, and more.Pays $0.50 per word.DIVER, CANADAhttp://www.divermag.com/online/pages/Editorial-Guidelines.htmlMagazine publishing Canadian and North Americanregional dive destination articles. "Instead ofproviding formal writer's guidelines, we'd ratheryou just read the magazine to get a feel for the kindof stories and tone that would fit our magazine."Paying market.GREENPRINTS, USAhttp://www.greenprints.com/wguidelines.htmlThe Weeder's Digest. Gardening. Shares the humanside: the joy, humor, frustrations, and heart in fineprose and fine art. Pays up to $200.GOLF TIPS, USAhttp://www.golftipsmag.com/submissions.htmlMagazine with in-depth golf instruction and equipment.Pay rates vary.MIDWIFERY TODAYhttp://www.midwiferytoday.com/magazine/guidelines.aspPays ten cents/word. Midwifery Today (a 72-pagejournal that includes International Midwife) is aquarterly publication for birth practitioners. Weemphasize natural childbirth, breastfeeding, networkingand education. Our aim is to foster communicationbetween practitioners and families andto promote responsible midwifery and childbirtheducation around the world.THE OLD SCHOOLHOUSE MAGAZINEhttp://www.thehomeschoolmagazine.com/writersguidelines.phpAreas of particular interest include articles andanecdotes about vital aspects of homeschooling andfamily life: living in God's strength, involvingfathers, encouraging mothers, joyful parenting,creative homemaking, improving organization,raising children and getting it all done. We alsowelcome academically oriented pieces such asconference information and reports, applications ormethods for teaching academic subjects in thehome school environment, state and nationalhomeschooling trends, political affairs and internationalhome education news. Research pieces andprofessional or technical articles relating tohomeschooling and education are especially welcome.Themed issues. Pays up to $200.BEEMAGhttp://www.beemag.com Written for hardworking,educated women. Covers personal finance, lifestyleand a little politics. Pays up to 75 cents/ word forup to 1,500 words.BIRDER'S WORLD