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| CAFÉ EIGHTIES 1562 First Ave., Suite 180 New York, NY 10028 |
| Cafe Eighties Magazine is created by
and for the mini-generation that "came of age"
in the early-to-mid 1980s. We want our stories to be
told. We want Cafe Eighties to serve as a forum, a
scrapbook, a storybook, an historical reference and an
all-encompassing diary of who we are and the events and
trends that lead us into today. We will consider
expressions of these uniquely identifiable images, ideas
and stories in a variety of forms. The Basics of Submitting to Cafe Eighties: Each and every submission must include: A self-addressed stamped envelope and cover letter Cafe Eighties will consider simultaneous submissions and previously published works, but you must state in your cover letter if either applies. Monetary Payment varies between projects. Your assigning editor can provide you with complete details. All contributors automatically receive a complimentary copy of the issue in which their work appears. Because of the unique nature of Cafe Eighties, we highly recommend purchasing a sample copy before submitting. This will prevent you from wasting your time and postage by submitting inappropriate work. To order, send a check for $5,00 to: Cafe Eighties Magazine, 1562 First Avenue, Suite 180, New York, NY 10028, USA. What We Publish: INFORMATIONAL ARTICLES (TRAVEL, HOW-TO, OTHERS): Query with an informal proposal. Include writing samples, published or unpublished, if possible. Writers who research and complete an article that appears in Cafe Eighties will be reimbursed for certain expenses related to the completion of the article. The assigning editor will be able to give complete details. BOOK REVIEWS: Send a letter of interest, a list of the types of books you enjoy, and any kind of writing sample, published or unpublished. ILLUSTRATIONS: Cafe Eighties uses illustrations to accompany short stories, articles and other magazine features. You can obtain a list of subjects for which we need illustrations by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope and a note requesting our "Illustrator’s List". You may have stock art that matches our needs, or you may want to create something to our specifications and submit it for consideration. If you wish, you may send a sample of your work when requesting our Illustrator’s List. High quality photocopies are acceptable. If your style suits a particular project, we may request a specific assignment from you. COMIC STRIPS: Cafe Eighties is currently looking for a comic strip to feature regularly in the magazine. If you are interested, please write to us with samples of your artwork. High quality photocopies are acceptable. MEMOIRS: Send your manuscript or query with an idea. If possible, send writing samples, published or unpublished. ESSAYS: Send your manuscript or query with an idea. If possible, send writing samples, published or unpublished. "RETRO" MUSIC REVIEWS: Cafe Eighties needs reviews of LPs that were released in the 1980s and are now available on CD. Send a letter of interest with any type of writing sample, published or unpublished. REGULAR COLUMNS: Query with your idea and enclose a writing sample, published or unpublished. PHOTOS: Cafe Eighties uses photographs to accompany short stories, articles and other magazine features. You can obtain a list of subjects for which we need photographs by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope and requesting our "Photographer’s List". You may have stock art that matches our needs, or you may want to create something to our specifications and submit it for consideration. If you wish, you may send a sample of your work when requesting our Photographer’s List. High quality photocopies are acceptable. If your style suits a particular project, we may request a specific assignment from you. Photographers are also needed to work with celebrities. If this area interests you, please contact us with samples. When writing, let us know which metropolitan area is closest to you and what type of transportation, if any, is accessible to you to that area. Photographers who complete a photo session, any part of which appears in Cafe Eighties, will be reimbursed for certain related expenses. The assigning editor will be able to give complete details. CELEBRITY INTERVIEWS/ARTICLES: Please query with your interest. Cafe Eighties publishes interviews with and stories about early 1980s celebrities. Cafe Eighties will assist you in obtaining interviews if necessary. When writing, please let us know which metropolitan area is closest to you and what type of transportation, if any, is accessible to you to that area. Journalists who complete an interview and/or article, any part of which appears in Cafe Eighties, will be reimbursed for certain related expenses. The assigning editor will be able to give complete details. FILLERS/HUMOR PIECES: Send your piece or query with an idea. FICTION: Cafe Eighties is overstocked with short stories and will not be reading any more fiction until further notice. Please request our 1999 guidelines in December of 1998 for updated information. POETRY: Cafe Eighties is overstocked with poetry and will not be reading any more verse until further notice. Please request our 1999 guidelines in December of 1998 for updated information. We Look Forward To Seeing You In The Cafe! Kimberly Brittingham, Publisher/Editor-in-Chief |
| GADFLY MAGAZINE P.O. Box 7926 Charlottesville, VA 22906-7482 |
| Guidelines for Reviews and Articles I. Gadfly magazine introduces cultural topics that are indicative of modern society, or which contain insight that might be applied to the experience or future experience of a twenty or thirty-something readership. The following categories best represent the slant of Gadfly articles thus far: A. What a particular cultural contributor (film, exhibit, book, CD, trend, individual, etc.) says about society (e.g. What does the book The Fourth Turning predict for the new millennium, or what does U2’s album Pop say about the state of American religion). B. How a cultural contributor has altered or influenced the course of cultural development (e.g. How Jack Kerouac changed literature, or the importance of Metropolis to filmmaking). C. How a cultural contributor has altered or influenced the course of human thought (e.g. How Picasso transformed the visual experience or how the Beatles established "immediate gratification" as a viable lifestyle for America’s youth). D. How a cultural contributor mirrors a prevalent cultural trend (e.g. To what in society can Hollywood’s fascination with extra-terrestrials be attributed, or how does the film Sling Blade play to the nihilistic tendencies of movie-goers). E. How a prevalent cultural trend might impact the immediate or distant future (e.g. Why mixing politics with religion could hurt religious belief in the long run or how recent cloning experiments could lead to a devaluation of human life). II. Gadfly magazine is not an academic journal. Much of what’s discussed in this publication could be considered "highbrow." Gadfly, however, is first and foremost a pop-culture magazine; articles and reviews should be written in an accessible style. III. When writing an article for Gadfly magazine, assume that the audience knows little or nothing about the subject matter. All references to people, places and events should be completely explained. And always delineate the purpose of the article and how it pertains to the reader (why they should care). IV. Gadfly magazine only accepts articles of the highest quality. The following is a list of minimum standards to which every article must adhere: A. First-hand interviews should be obtained and serve as the primary source of information whenever possible. B. All articles must be thoroughly researched. A bibliography is not required with a submission but should be on hand in the event that it’s requested by a reader or Gadfly staff member. C. An article should be carefully revised before it’s submitted. Excessive organizational or stylistic inadequacies will result in an article’s immediate return for revision. D. Articles should be thoughtfully organized and properly paced. An outline is only required for feature articles and should be submitted two weeks before deadline. E. Gadfly magazine reserves the right to "kill" any article it deems unacceptable or inappropriate or if unforeseen theme changes arise. V. Unless otherwise stated, the writer agrees to the following stipulations by accepting an assignment from Gadfly magazine: A. Payments are negotiated before assigning the article. Below are typical payment increments; payment is made according to the number of words assigned: 1. 300-1200 words – $75 (no kill fee) 2. 1200-1800 words – $150 ($50 kill fee) 3. 3000 words or more – $500 ($200 kill fee) B. In addition to the above payment, Gadfly may give prior approval for reimbursement of expenses incurred over the course of an assignment. C. Articles received after deadline may result in a $5 a day subtraction from the agreed upon amount. D. All edits are available upon request, but Gadfly magazine reserves the right to make final editing choices. Any additional questions or comments should be directed to the Editor or Managing Editor upon receipt of these guidelines. |
| HIGH TIMES 235 Park Ave. S., 5th Floor New York, NY 10003-1405 (212)387-0500 fax: (212)475-7684 EMail: hteditor@hightimes.com Website: www.hightimes.com |
| Since its founding by the legendary
Thomas King Forcade in 1974, HIGH TIMES has been a
leading voice of the counterculture in America. For over
20 years we have struggled to preserve the goals and
aspirations of that culture. We expect our contributors
to be honest and imaginative. There is no HIGH TIMES
style for feature articles. We encourage the use of
literary techniques and "new journalism" styles
of writing, as well as extensive research and field work. Please note that we no longer accept unsolicited poetry or fiction. All submissions should be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. Unsolicited material that arrives without a S.A.S.E. will be thrown away upon rejection. We pay on publication (normally four months after acceptance). If you wish to see your edited story before publication, make this request in writing when you return your contract. We buy first North American serial rights, as well as the right to reproduce in HIGH TIMES anthologies and/or Best-Ofs. We also buy rights for videotape, audio recording and all electronic and computer formats such as CD-Rom and CD-I. If you wish to only sell first North American serial rights, or if you wish additional payment for any reprinting you must indicate this on your contract. We provide one free issue to our contributors. Additional copies can be ordered through our back-issue department at our regular rates (800-827-0228). If you have any questions about payment contact Alison Jones. Send all correspondence to HIGH TIMES, 235 Park Avenue South, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10003. FEATURES Although promoting the legalization and cultivation of medicinal plants, primarily cannabis, is central to our mission, HIGH TIMES does not promote the indiscriminate use of such plants. We are most interested in articles on cannabis cultivation, the history of hemp, the rise of the modern hemp industry, the history of the counterculture, and countercultural trends and events. Travel articles are most likely to he accepted if they include quality color photographs. Payment for feature articles varies between $300 and $1,000. Length can range between 2,000 and 7,000 words. Payment for Q&A interviews is $150 to $300. CONTACT: Steven Hager/Features Peter Gorman/News, Travel and Interviews Steve Bloom/Music John Howell/Hemp PHOTOS Payment for photos varies between $25 and $300. We pay $400 for cover photos and $350 for centerfolds. Please do not send original photos as HIGH TIMES accepts no responsibility for lost material. CONTACT Chris Eudaley NEWS The best way for new writers to break into HIGH TIMES is through our news section. We are always looking for regional stories involving the Drug War that have national significance. This includes coverage of local legal battles, political controversies, drug testing updates and legalization rally reports. We are not looking for articles about "my drug bust." The length of news stories runs between 250 and 1,500 words. Payment varies between $50 and $200. CONTACT Dean Latimer CULTIVATION We are always looking for cultivation articles involving cannabis, especially those that detail new technologies. Grow stories should not be fictional, but should clearly explain a particular method of cultivation. Stories should be submitted with professional-quality photographs documenting a grow experience. CONTACT Chris Simunek ILLUSTRATIONS Payment for illustrations varies between $50 and $300. CONTACT Frank Max COMICS AND CARTOONS Send self-addressed, stamped envelope to "HT Comics Guidelines" for separate comics guidelines. CONTACT Frank Max FORMAT Manuscripts submitted for publication should be neatly typed in a double- or triple-spaced format. Computer printouts are encouraged. Unsolicited manuscripts should not be sent on disk or via modem. After acceptance, however, we encourage submissions on disk (Microsoft Word on Mac disks), via e-mail (hteditor@hightimes.com) or by modem. Send queries and manuscripts to HIGH TIMES, 235 Park Avenue South, 5th Floor, New York City 10003. |
| ON THE ISSUES 97-77 Queens Blvd., Suite 1120 Forest Hills, NY 33174 fax: (718)997-1206 EMail: onissues@echonyc.com Website: www.igc.apc.org/onissues |
| On The Issues, a progressive
women’s quarterly, offers readers a deeper kind of
conversation. The magazine addresses issues affecting the
lives of today's women, whose interests go beyond the
narrow confines of fashion, beauty, dieting and food
coverage. Leading writers, authors, thinkers-of-the-day,
policymakers and policy-critics provide indepth
commentary and challenging, often controversial,
analysis. The publication features culture, politics, the
arts, international and domestic affairs, activism,
health and medicine, religion, social and personal
concerns. OTI reports regularly on the new boundaries
women are surpassing from sexual politics to sports. Each issue contains news, investigative reports, analytical articles, opinion pieces, personal essays, profiles, interviews and columns on the arts. We do not publish unsolicited fiction or poetry. The "Talking Feminist" essays are professional writer and/or reader generated. Queries and Writing Samples: We prefer query letters of no more than two pages, outlining how you plan to implement the article, your opinion on the issue, and any expertise you bring to the field. Please include writing samples with your proposal. Unsolicited manuscripts will be considered but we cannot offer editorial comment on them unless they are selected for publication. Submitting Articles: To facilitate editing, articles for OTI should be double-line spaced, on regular quarto size paper, with approximately one inch left and right margins. Include your name, street and e-mail addresses, if you have the latter, plus your fax, and day and evening telephone numbers when you are submitting manuscripts. If you are traveling out of town, going on sabbatical, etc., please ensure your editor knows where you can be reached. Once your article has been accepted, it should be submitted electronically to us via e-mail. If you do not have e-mail, please messenger or express mail the article to the magazine on a computer disk, marking which word-processing program you use. And for the ludittes among you, yes, we do still accept typed manuscripts, but they take time to input at our end, which is why we prefer electronic transmission. Please include with your article a brief bio of one or two sentences to be printed with your piece. Story Deadlines: If you are unable to meet your story deadline for any reason, please contact your editor immediately. Deadline extensions can be made, but editors also need time to fill the space your article's tardiness creates. Revisions: The editors reserve the right, where necessary, to request manuscript revisions. All articles go through an editing process for clarity, style and/or length. Fact-Checking: For your manuscript to be processed, you MUST include a complete contact list for the fact-checker, specifying the names, titles, locations and telephone numbers of everyone you interview. Include any special instructions to the fact-checker at that time. We will preserve anonymity if your sources require it, but we must still fact-check. After your article has been accepted, you will be asked to send your research materials – publications, news clips, specialized journals, etc.– to the magazine. Any such clips should be marked with the date and name of publication, and they should be keyed to the respective section of the article. Fact-checking protects you and OTI. These files are required by our magazine's libel-lawyer, and can be returned to you after fact-checking, if you wish. It saves you time – fewer follow-up phone calls – and speeds fact-checking, if you include a duplicate copy of your manuscript, marked in colored pen, keying fact(s) in the article to your background source material. Payments and Kill Fees: Story fees are paid upon OTI's acceptance of the article, and your acceptance of the edited version. In the unlikely event that the article is unacceptable, we pay a 25% kill fee. Expenses: Prior approval on all expenses must be obtained from the editor. Expense invoices should be itemized and include receipts. Photographs and Illustrations We appreciate recommendations and sources for photographs and illustrations relevant to your article. |
| YES! P.O. Box 10818 Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 (206)842-0216 fax: (206)842-5208 EMail: yes@futurenet.org Website: www.futurenet.org |
| We are seeking material in the
following areas. Articles can touch on issue themes, but
they don’t have to: Community - creating the relationships and institutions that foster mutual support and sustainability, bridge barriers between those traditionally divided, localize economics and political power. Sustainable Living - creating ways of living that enrich the spirit, foster caring relationships, and sustain the living systems of the planer. Heart and Soul - a changing consciousness and sense of self underlie a shift in culture. Meaning, a sense of connection, and a sense of whar it means to be a whole person. Business/Work/Economics - new approaches to business and economics that work For employees, communities, and the Earth. What livelihood looks like when "jobs" are no longer widely available. Policies that promote environmentally and socially beneficial economics. Businesses that are moving towards sustainability - providing empowering places for employees, greener products and processes, and positive impacts on surrounding community. Science and Technology - New innovations and their applications (for example, photovoltaic cells used as roof tiles). New understandings of the impact on life of technology and various products and byproducts. Insights into appropriate application and scale. Art and Media - expressions of who we are and who we are becoming as we re-experience nature, community, and self. Global Shift - Changes in global relationships and standards of ethical behavior. We Are Also Looking For: --Indicators – Two to three paragraph pieces that describe a specific change towards or away from a more humane and sustainable culture. --Book, video, movie, web site, and music reviews. We are generally looking for material that we can recommend to our readers. --Letter from... (various writers around the world) These are pieces that are first-person accounts of things you’ve seen or been involved in that bring alive recent developments in a particular place. --Short story and poetry – pieces that show humans growing, deepening, dealing with the difficult challenges of being alive at times of great transition, exploring relationships to people and to the natural world. --No Comment – humorous pieces created for this section, seen or overheard (original source needs to be cited). --Art and photos on any of the themes above. The Details: Queries are advised; photos or artwork to accompany articles are welcome. If you haven’t written for us before, please send writing samples and something about your background and interests and a self-addressed stamped envelope along with your query, and request our writers’ guidelines. It is helpful if you become familiar with YES! A Journal of Positive Futures. So Far, YES! has focused on voluntary simplicity, a new story of politics, the transformation of culture, and community money. YES! is a successor journal to In Context. Subscriptions available at the address below. Format: electronic submissions are encouraged. Either send a 3.5" diskette (Mac if possible) or e-mail. Written submissions are also accepted. When in doubt, send both. Please always include a SASE if you want your materials returned. YES! is published by Positive Futures Network, an independent non-profit corporation formed to help shape and support the evolution of sustainable cultures and communities. We believe that everyone has the right, responsibility, and opportunity to co-create a positive future for themselves and for all beings. Sarah van Gelder Editor |
| THE WORLD & I 3600 New York Ave. NE Washington, DC 20002 (202)635-4000 fax: (202)269-9353 EMail: theworldandi@mermail.com |
| THE WORLD & I is intended
primarily for a thoughtful, educated audience. We accept
articles from journalists, but also place special
emphasis on scholarly contributions. It is our hope that
the magazine will enable the best of contemporary
thought, presented in accessible language, to reach a
wider audience than would normally be possible through
the academic journals appropriate to any given
discipline. Below is a list of guidelines pertaining to all writers submitting manuscripts to THE WORLD & I. Format * Please submit a double-spaced manuscript, as free of typographical errors as possible. Our optical character reader (OCR) can automatically type "clean copy" into our computer system. * The manuscript should be typed on white, 8 1/2 x 11 inch paper of normal weight (i.e., not "onion skin" paper). We do not accept manuscripts printed on dot-matrix printers lower than 24 pin, or typewriters that are not legible. * Information for sidebars should not be included in the body of the text but should be in a separate manuscript, clearly identified. * The manuscript should be headed by a short literary title and should include short subheads at appropriate intervals (preferably every 1 1/2 pages). (Exception: The "Nature Walk" feature of the Natural Science section does not require subheads.) * Please include a bibliography or an additional reading list when appropriate, * Footnotes, where needed, should follow Style A in the Chicago Manual of Style (see section 17.3). Style * THE WORLD & I generally follows the Chicago Manual of Style (and Webster's Ninth New Collegiate Dictionary for spelling). * The first reference to an organization or any other term with an acronym should give the full name followed by the acronym in parentheses. Subsequently, you may use the acronym alone. * Because THE WORLD & I is circulated in many nations, the article should be clear from any reader's perspective (for example, "the government" may need to read "the U.S. government" or "the Australian government"). * Be sure the article is comprehensible to people outside of your area of expertise. Content * We encourage articles that make an original contribution to the subject area. * The content should be representative of current trends in the subject area. * The information should be accurate, and the scholarship and research must be sound and verifiable. * The overall coverage of the topic should be adequate; be sure that no important points are omitted. Miscellaneous * Please double-check facts obtained from primary or secondary sources; do not rely on the research of others. Include your home address when signing the contract (if you are an American citizen, also include your Social Security number). * For the length of the article or other particulars, please refer to the contract accompanying the assignment. Photographs * If you wish to submit photographs with your manuscript, please refer to the "Photographers’ Guidelines." Items to Accompany the Manuscript * Writer's name as it should appear in the byline. * Summary sentence (20-25 words maximum) to be used in the table of contents. * A bio indicating qualifications for authorship in the subject area, including academic background, published works, and any special life experience. Payment * THE WORLD & I pays on a per-article basis that varies according to the length of the article, the complexity of special research required, and the experience of the author. A veritable encyclopedia of informed opinion, THE WORLD & I consists of eight colorful editorial sections that keep a constant finger on the pulse of the world. Current Issues Reports on recent world affairs, with analysis and commentary, and includes "Focus," a 10-page photographic survey of important news events. The Arts Presents current and lasting achievements in art, poetry, music, film, design, architecture, and theater. Includes "Gallery," a 10-page color feature of the work of a particular artist. Natural Science Illuminates the world of science from its historical underpinnings to current discoveries. Life Focuses on the enrichment, preoccupations, and of our daily lives, highlighting personalities, beauty, travel, health, fashion, sports, and humor. Book World Reviews important new fiction and nonfiction from around the world, including some English language reviews of foreign-language titles. Culture Surveys the world through a historical and an anthropological perspective. Includes "Patterns," a 10-page photographic study of a chosen culture. Currents in Modern Thought Presents diverse points of view on education, philosophy, history, political science, sociology, and economics by leading authorities throughout the world. Life and Ideals Features a series of photographs and caption essays that illustrate the harmony and contrast between these two aspects of reality. |
| TROIKA 125 Main St., Suite 360 Westport, CT 06880 (203)227-5377 |
| Dear Freelance Writer, It was a pleasure receiving your inquiry regarding editorial matter for our new magazine, TROIKA. TROIKA is a magazine for men and women seeking a balanced lifestyle: personal achievement, family commitment, and community involvement. Our readership is highly educated, achievement-oriented, and upscale, in the 30’s-50’s age bracket. The magazine focuses on issues such as the arts, health, science, human interest, international, pro bono, business, leisure, ethics and personal finance. We are currently seeking professional, freelance writers interested in writing, with creativity and humor, for this target audience. We are especially interested in writers looking to develop a long term relationship with a magazine named by Hearst Magazine Enterprises as "One of the top launches of 1994." Our standard fees are $250 for a one page column (750-1200 words), up to $1000 for feature length articles (approx. 2500 words), payable 30 days after publication. We purchase first North American rights; accepted manuscripts should be submitted in hard copy and on 3 1/2" diskette, ASCII format (if IBM compatible) or MacWord (Macintosh); or forwarded via e-mail to Troikamag@ aol.com. Should you find the enclosed of interest, please feel free to send manuscripts or call me at (203) 227-5377. Sincerely, Celia Meadow Editor |
