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| CATS MAGAZINE Article Query Cats Magazine Primedia Special Interests 260 Madison Ave., 8th floor New York, NY 10016 fax 917-256-2304 EMail: editor@catsmag.com Website: www.catsmag.com |
| WRITER'S GUIDELINES WHO WE ARE This magazine is a monthly, national consumer magazine for the cat enthusiast. It has a circulation of approximately 130,000 per month. It is available by subscription, sold in some retail stores and on news stands. Submitting queries If you are submitting a query for a feature article, it should include an outline of the article and a brief explanation of why this would be of interest to Cats. Also state why you are qualified to write it. Please keep your query letter to one page in length. Include contact information and samples of your previously published clips if possible. Keep in mind (especially for holiday issues) that Cats has a six-month lead time. Occasionally, we accept completed articles on "spec." Please purchase a news stand copy of the magazine to see the type of material we run. Do not request a review copy. We are open for submissions in any area. Do not submit queries via email. Queries may be submitted by fax 917-256-2304, or mailed to: Article Query If we accept We will send you
a contract and/or a verbal or written outline of the assignment. Upon
acceptance you will be paid between $15-$500 depending on the length
and complexity of the subject. Cats reserves the right to return
articles for rewriting or clarification of information and, in extreme
cases, to return them without payment. Contact information must be
provided for fact-checking purposes. Please include a short bio of
yourself as well. |
| CAT FANCY P.O. Box 6050 Mission Viejo, CA 92690 (714)855-8822 Website: www.petchannel.com |
| Writing for Cat Fancy Thank you for your interest in Cat Fancy, a consumer magazine directed to the general cat-owning population and dedicated to improving the lives of cats worldwide. We have listed below some of the publication requirements of our magazine. Before you get started, we suggest that you read past issues of the magazine to acquaint yourself with the type of material we use. Past issues are available at many public libraries, or you may order a sample issue by sending $5.50 to the address on the back. Unsolicited Manuscripts Cat Fancy does not read or accept unsolicited manuscripts; however, the editors are happy to consider article queries. Unsolicited manuscripts sent with a self-addressed, stamped envelope are returned unread. Those without an SASE are discarded. Please query if you have an article idea in mind. Feature Articles While 90 percent of the feature articles that appear in Cat Fancy are assigned to writers we work with regularly, we do occasionally accept a feature or feature sidebar from a new contributor. Each month, we try to provide our readers a mix of informative articles dealing with feline health, nutrition, grooming, behavior and training, as well as a fun feature or two on cat-related events, hobbies, etc. Breed profiles, run nearly every month, are usually assigned to a breeder or cat show judge. Occasionally, we run exceptional pieces of fiction or photo essays. We rarely use stories in which the cat speaks as if it were human. While we assign most medical and behavior pieces to certified experts in the particular field, we will consider well-researched pieces by freelancers it experts are consulted. While there is no substitute for good writing, experts add credibility. Department Articles With few exceptions, our departments are written by regular columnists or by the editors. We occasionally accept articles of less than 1,000 words for our Cat Newsline column. Such articles should cover news items of national interest to cat lovers. Possible subjects include new legislation affecting cat owners, medical breakthroughs and trends in cat care. We also use short stories, how-to pieces, word puzzles, quizzes and craft projects in our Kids for Cats column, a section aimed at our readers between 10 and 16 years old. Good-quality photographs are essential to craft projects. The Feline Friends department is a column written by readers about their special cats. We accept Feline Friends submissions for consideration only once or twice a year. Check the end of the Feline Friends column in a current issue of the magazine for an announcement of when we will be accepting manuscripts again and for submission specifications. If no announcement appears, we are not currently accepting submissions. Poetry Poetry is the one exception to our query-first policy. The editors are happy to consider short, cat-related poems, which are used primarily as filler in the back of the magazine. We put no limit on the number of poems you may submit, but be sure to include a self-addressed, stamped envelope large enough for their return. In general, we're looking for straightforward poems that capture the essence of the cat or of what owning a cat means to our readers. We rarely go for esoteric poems with deep hidden meanings. To get a feel for our readers, read back issues of the magazine. The Query Following are a few points to consider when querying: --When possible, limit your query to one typewritten page. --We will be judging your writing ability on your query letter – put as much effort into your letter as you plan to put into your manuscript. --Research, research, research. Before sending a query, know the subject and be sure your letter reflects this knowledge. If you wish to write on a medical or behavioral subject in which you are not a certified expert, plan to interview an expert or two for your story. Include that information in your query. --Read back issues to find out whether we’ve recently covered your planned topic and to familiarize yourself with our style and readership. --If available, include one or two previously published writing samples. --Excellent-quality color photographs are essential to considering stories on regional events or cat-related attractions. --Please be patient. We'll make every effort to respond to your query within eight weeks. Occasionally, however, this simply isn’t possible. --We do not consider fax, telephone or e-mail queries. Submission Specifications We only assign articles to writers with whom we work regularly; all others will be asked to submit work on speculation. After assignment or a go-ahead to send an article on speculation, your manuscript should be typewritten and double-spaced. Send both a hard copy and an electronic file in ASCII or text-only format on a 3.5inch disk. We prefer that articles be accompanied by appropriate art in the form of professional-quality transparencies or professional illustrations. We rarely use black-and-white photos. For more information, send for our photo guidelines, photo needs list and/or artist's guidelines. With every submission, include a self-addressed, stamped envelope large enough to accommodate return of your materials. Payment CAT FANCY pays on publication. Article fees are based on the quality of the article and the experience of the author. We pay more for manuscripts accompanied by good-quality photographs. You can expect payment to arrive in the latter part of the cover month in which the article appears (for example, if your piece appears in the November issue, your check should arrive in the latter part of November). We buy first North American Serial Rights on an exclusive basis; the nonexclusive right to use the article and/or artwork in electronic media; and the nonexclusive right to use the article and/or artwork as well as your name, image and biographical data in advertising and promotion. Responsibility We cannot assume responsibility for materials you submit, but we assure you that we will take all reasonable care in handling your work. Miscellaneous --Inquiries should be in writing. While it may seem quicker to call, interruptions throughout the day will lead to a longer turnaround time for manuscripts and queries in the long run. --Additional guidelines are available for artists and photographers. Send an SASE with your request. --You must include a self-addressed, stamped envelope with every query or submission. We cannot respond to or acknowledge any correspondence or submission that does not include an SASE. Mailing Address All correspondence with the editorial offices should be addressed to: Cat Fancy, Editorial Office, P.O. Box 6050, Mission Viejo, CA 92690 If you’ve been assigned an article and must send it via an express delivery service to meet your deadline, call our offices at (714) 855-8822 to get the street address. Please do not fax materials unless requested to do so by the editors. |
| CATSUMER REPORT P.O. Box 10069 Austin, TX 78766-1069 Website: www.prodogs.com/dmn/gooddog |
| Good Dog! The Consumer Magazine for Dog Owners CATsumer Report The Consumer Newsletter for Cat People Writer Guidelines Please read Good Dog! and CATsumer Report and analyze our style. Note our distinctive voice. Please try to write in this style: informative, talkative, friendly, expert, fun. Write in third person, unless first person is more appropriate, as with a humor or opinion piece. Every article needs a beginning, a middle and an end. The thoughts must flow in a logical sequence, carrying the reader through from the beginning to the end. Each paragraph must have a topic sentence which states the main thought of the paragraph. Other sentences should support the topic sentence. Your writing must be interesting and tightly written, with your personality showing through. If you write about a dog or cat, let the dog’s or cat’s personality come through, too. Use anecdotes and occasional quotes to liven things up. Storytelling techniques will humanize your piece. Always keep in mind that we look for a conversational style. Use contractions: "I wouldn’t" as opposed to "I would not." Back up your statements with quotes from an expert to give your story credibility. We reserve the right to edit or rewrite your work. We do not accept material "written" by the dog or cat. We do not accept fiction or poetry. We cannot run stories that have been printed (or will be printed) in Dog World, Dog Fancy, Dog & Kennel, the AKC Gazette, Cats, Cat Fancy, or I Love Cats. We will reprint articles from breed and obedience club newsletters and from regional dog or cat publications or other regional publications with written permission of the author and of the publication. We prefer to receive articles via e-mail – as a message, not as an attachment. Alternatively, we accept submissions on Macintosh or IBM (ASCII) 3.5" disks in Microsoft Word. Please provide hard copy along with the disk. We can also accept articles sent via Modem. Call for details. Submissions may also be typed or computer printed. Please type your name, address, daytime and night-time phone and fax numbers, and e-mail address on your manuscript and print name, address and phone numbers on any photos, slides and transparencies that you send or that we request. Good Dog! and CATsumer Report are not responsible for unsolicited photographs, slides, transparencies and manuscripts. We cannot guarantee that these materials will be returned. Currently, our budget only allows us to pay a minimal amount for articles, plus a one-year subscription to the publication. We will discuss fees if we decide to publish one of your articles. If you don’t hear from us within a reasonable time, or you have questions, give us a call or email us. We are phone- and e-mail-friendly. We appreciate your interest in Good Dog! and CATsumer Report. Thank you, Judith Becker Editor |
| DOG FANCY P.O. Box 6050 Mission Viejo, CA 92690-6050 (714)855-8822 fax: (714)855-3045 EMail: http://www.dogfancy.com Website: www.dogfancy.com |
| Writing for Dog Fancy magazine Thank you for your interest in DOG FANCY magazine. The following editorial requirements and suggestions will help you in preparing your submissions. DOG FANCY'S FOCUS DOG FANCY is devoted to the care and enjoyment of dogs of all kinds, purebreds and mixed breeds. It is written for an adult audience of pet owners. We publish a variety of articles on such subjects as training, health, behavior, activities and general care. We do not publish fiction or articles in which the dog speaks as if it were human, and we do not publish poetry. Stories must present a responsible viewpoint; we do not publish articles that glorify breeding for fun and profit or that take a light, humorous view of irresponsible dog care. Breed profiles are assigned to experts in the breed or to experienced writers who are familiar with our breed profile requirements. We are primarily interested in breeds that are common in the United States, but high-quality articles on foreign breeds will be considered. Most medical articles are assigned to veterinarians. The ideal manuscript is a 850- to 1,500-word article accompanied by high-quality color slides or professional illustrations. DOG FANCY follows Associated Press (AP) editorial style. We especially encourage well-written, thoroughly researched articles in the following areas: health, nutrition, care (general tips and how-to articles), grooming and training. Humor, if well done, is also acceptable. Tributes to dogs that have died or to beloved family pets are discouraged as we have an abundance of this type of material. SUBMITTING QUERIES DOG FANCY does not accept unsolicited manuscripts; we work from a query basis only. Please send a query detailing the story or article idea. Please do not call with queries; we can’t judge writing ability over the phone. Due to the volume of queries we receive, a response may take eight to 10 weeks. Multiple queries will not be considered. We cannot respond to queries that are not accompanied by self-addressed, stamped envelopes. If we request to view your manuscript on speculation, please submit it on disk (Microsoft Word, text only) along with a clean hard copy. For authors without personal computer word processing capabilities, high-quality typewritten pages (suitable for scanning) are acceptable. We cannot be responsible for unsolicited materials. Send queries to DOG FANCY, Queries, P.O. Box 6050, Mission Viejo, CA 92690. PAYMENT FOR ARTICLES DOG FANCY pays on publication. Price varies according to quality and length of article, and number and quality of author-supplied photographs. We buy First North American Serial Rights on exclusive basis; the non-exclusive right to use the article in electronic media; and the non-exclusive right to use the article, as well as your name, image and biographical data, in advertising and promotion. We are entitled to make use of the article for the duration of the copyright and throughout the world. |
| DOG MAGAZINE P.O. Box 2270 Alpine, CA 91903 EMail: dogsintl@aol.com |
| Thank you for your interest in Dog
Magazine, a publisher of national consumer publications
with regional editions for men and women of all ages
interested in all aspects of dog ownership. Following are
editorial guidelines we hope will help you in preparing
your submissions to us. CONTENTS AND STYLE Dog Magazine publishes a variety of articles on canine-human relationships, canine development, behavior and education, canine health and welfare, training and competing with dogs, and consumer products and services related to dogs. Dog Magazine seeks to enrich the relationship between humans and canines. We want to help readers better understand and enjoy dogs – whatever the person's current level of knowledge and involvement. Our readers' knowledge of human/dog dynamics and awareness of dog-related products services and activities range from very limited to quite extensive. We prefer articles which quote sources and/or interest readers from as many regions where the magazine is published as possible, Our magazine style is warm, personal and easy to read. We avoid technical language and canine jargon. Features should present information in an interesting, readable and appealing manner. The ideal manuscript is 1,000 to 2 000 words, accompanied by high-quality color slides, crisp black-and-white prints or professional illustrations. Lighter pieces of about 500 to 800 words are always welcome. Please include a brief bio for our contents page. Stories must present a responsible viewpoint of dog care and breeding. Most technical or medical articles are assigned to professionals. Dog Magazine publishes fiction and poetry about or featuring dogs. We are also interested in "light" or humorous dog-related articles, fiction, jokes, cartoons, etc., as long as they are in good taste. Writers are also encouraged to submit to our regular departments as well. Department topics range from reviews of dog-related books, videos and seminars to stories focusing on seniors who serve as role models for a lifetime of enjoying dogs. We recommend you read past issues of the magazine to acquaint yourself with the type of material we use and to find out whether we‘ve recently covered your planned topic. SUBMISSIONS Dog Magazine does not read unsolicited manuscripts. We prefer to receive a query letter detailing the story or article idea. It should give the editor o clear idea of what you will cover and your approach to the topic. It should also include estimated word count, availability of (or ideas for) photos or illustrations, and a working title. Please send no more than three writing samples. Materials cannot be returned unless accompanied by a stamped, self-addressed envelop (SASE) of the appropriate size. No telephone queries will be accepted. We cannot judge writing ability over the phone. We cannot assume responsibility for material submitted, but reasonable care will be taken in the handling of your work. Due to the volume of queries we receive, a response may take up to three months. Multiple queries will not be considered. We cannot respond to a query without a SASE. If we request to review your article based on the query, Dog Magazine requests that it be received in hard copy, typewritten and double-spaced with at least one-inch margins and as rtf files on Macintosh 3.5-inch disks or IBM 3.5" disks, single spaced. Dot-matrix printers are discouraged. Please use only one space between sentences. Assigned or requested articles may be sent via E-mail to: dogsintl@aol.com. Copy should include your name, address, telephone, social security number and word count. Also, include the address and telephone numbers of any person or business referenced and/or quoted in the article. Include a brief bio of yourself for our Contributors Column. Additional guidelines are available for artists and photographers. DEADLINES Issues are prepared three months in advance of the cover date. If you have-been assigned an article, please send it to us by the first week of the appropriate month. Editors of Dog Magazine reserve the right to check all articles for accuracy and to edit material as necessary. We will contact you if we have any questions or it any rewriting is necessary. TERMS AND CONDITIONS Dog Magazine pays upon publication. Article fees are based on the ape and quality of the assignment. Higher fees are paid for manuscripts accompanied by good quality photographs or illustrations. By-line is given the author. We buy first North American Serial Rights (one-time rights) the nonexclusive right to use the article and/or artwork in electronic media; and the nonexclusive right to use the article and/or artwork as well as your name, image and biographical data in advertising and promotions. We do not accept simultaneous submissions, but may accept reprint material from noncompetitive publications. All payments are reported to the Internal Revenue Service. |
| DOGGONE P.O. Box 651155 Vero Beach, FL 32965-1155 fax: (561)569-1124 EMail: doggonenl@aol.com |
| Summary DogGone is a bimonthly newsletter about fun places to go and cool stuff to do with your dog. The editorial focus is split between travel pieces and activity articles. Popular vacation spots, resorts, hotels, campgrounds and weekend getaways are profiled. Also highlighted are fun activities such as flyball, jogging with your dog, lure coursing and obedience trials. In short, it’s a travel and activity newsletter for dog owners. DogGone readers range in age from young singles to families to retired seniors. All are dog owners, many with multiple dogs (up to 5 or 6!). Breeds range from miniature dachshunds to pit bulls to dogs with doubtful ancestry. Our own "roving reporter" is a beagle. DogGone readers are typically active folks who like to travel and wouldn’t dream of leaving the canine member of their family behind. Many are outdoor types, enjoying hiking, wilderness camping, roller blading and other activities, though some subscribers are physically impaired. Some readers prefer luxury accommodations, some are looking for moderate and budget lodgings and others RV it. What We’re Looking For DogGone is looking for lively, entertaining, intelligently written pieces on travel and dogs-allowed activities. A sampling of travel features includes resort destinations, bed & breakfasts, camping, and air travel tips – all written from a dog angle. Activities features can be dog sports, like agility, or people activities to enjoy with your dog, like roller blading or antiquing. For travel pieces, resorts and inns which are especially dog-friendly (perhaps even offering a Pampered Pooch Package) warrant a profile. Other accommodations that welcome dogs can be can be incorporated into a theme article (i.e., fall foliage destinations, ski resorts or suite hotels). For destination articles (such as "Boston With Terrier" or "Viszlas in Vegas"), it’s important to find fun activities in the area for owners to take their pets – nearby parks, hiking trails, pet-friendly tourist attractions, yearly festivals where dogs are allowed, gardens or zoos that permit pets, things of this nature. Our readers aren’t bringing their dogs on vacation just to leave them in a hotel room! Destination features should include lodging recommendations. Lodgings should allow any size pets, although particularly nice accommodations with "small pets only" rules may be part of a longer list. Contact phone numbers and addresses should be included, along with rates, number of dogs permitted in room and any pet fees or deposits. Combination travel/activity articles include themes such as dogs-allowed beaches in the U.S., pet-friendly hiking trails, cross-country ski trails that permit dogs, etc. Transportation articles could include international travel documentation requirements, railroads which permit pets, rating the airlines on their treatment of pet passengers, sailboat or houseboat travel with your dog, etc. Activity features will introduce readers to new hobbies to enjoy with their pooch. Dog-related sports such as agility, field trials, skijoring, obedience trials and pet therapy are possibilities. How to include your dog in your present spare-time activities, such as backpacking, rockhounding cross-country skiing or birdwatching, are of interest. Short submissions are accepted for DogGone’s regular departments: "Beyond Fetch" offers creative suggestions for games to play with your pooch and "Parks Department" features pet-friendly national, state, regional or local parks, forests and recreation areas. Photos welcome. Style Upbeat, humorous and easy-to-read are the main criteria for DogGone’s style. AP style is loosely adhered to, however, we prefer articles to sound colloquial. Therefore, a sentence does not necessarily have to be "complete" in a conversational style article. Addresses and phone numbers of destinations and accommodations can be included in the text, if possible, or can appear as a sidebar or blurb at the end of an article. All information should be fact-checked personally; chamber of commerce and other published info is often outdated. For activity articles, it is important to include contacts for further information, as we will only be able to introduce readers to the sports. Articles can be anywhere from 300 to 900 words. An approximate word count will be agreed upon at acceptance so we plan the rest of the newsletter accordingly. Articles may be submitted on diskette (3.5" preferred) in word processing (text only) or ASCII format. Scannable hard copy is acceptable. Manuscripts may also be accepted via e-mail at "doggonenl@aol.com" with photos sent via USPS. Artwork Destination articles MUST include photographs. Location photographs of guests with their dogs are preferred. Line art may be interspersed with photography, but cannot be the sole graphics for a destination feature. Color prints are preferred, but B&W prints or color slides are acceptable. Activity articles may be accompanied by a photograph of a dog and owner participating in the featured activity. Line art is is acceptable as well. Or, our illustrator can provide graphics. Pay Rate Depends on article. No more than $100 per feature with photos supplied, with $34 the usual for a 300-word story and $67 for 600-900 words. A one-year DogGone subscription can be partial payment for the first published article. Two- to four-paragraph "tips" on pet-friendly places or events pay $15. Queries If you have an article you feel would fit into DogGone’s editorial format, submit a query or the actual article (include word count) in writing to: Wendy Ballard, Publisher, DogGone, PO Box 651155, Vero Beach, FL 32965-1155. Response time is usually 2-4 weeks. |
| GOOD DOG! P.O. Box 10069 Austin, TX 78766-1069 Website: www.prodogs.com/dmn/gooddog |
| Good Dog! The Consumer Magazine for Dog Owners CATsumer Report The Consumer Newsletter for Cat People Writer Guidelines Please read Good Dog! and CATsumer Report and analyze our style. Note our distinctive voice. Please try to write in this style: informative, talkative, friendly, expert, fun. Write in third person, unless first person is more appropriate, as with a humor or opinion piece. Every article needs a beginning, a middle and an end. The thoughts must flow in a logical sequence, carrying the reader through from the beginning to the end. Each paragraph must have a topic sentence which states the main thought of the paragraph. Other sentences should support the topic sentence. Your writing must be interesting and tightly written, with your personality showing through. If you write about a dog or cat, let the dog’s or cat’s personality come through, too. Use anecdotes and occasional quotes to liven things up. Storytelling techniques will humanize your piece. Always keep in mind that we look for a conversational style. Use contractions: "I wouldn’t" as opposed to "I would not." Back up your statements with quotes from an expert to give your story credibility. We reserve the right to edit or rewrite your work. We do not accept material "written" by the dog or cat. We do not accept fiction or poetry. We cannot run stories that have been printed (or will be printed) in Dog World, Dog Fancy, Dog & Kennel, the AKC Gazette, Cats, Cat Fancy, or I Love Cats. We will reprint articles from breed and obedience club newsletters and from regional dog or cat publications or other regional publications with written permission of the author and of the publication. We prefer to receive articles via e-mail – as a message, not as an attachment. Alternatively, we accept submissions on Macintosh or IBM (ASCII) 3.5" disks in Microsoft Word. Please provide hard copy along with the disk. We can also accept articles sent via Modem. Call for details. Submissions may also be typed or computer printed. Please type your name, address, daytime and night-time phone and fax numbers, and e-mail address on your manuscript and print name, address and phone numbers on any photos, slides and transparencies that you send or that we request. Good Dog! and CATsumer Report are not responsible for unsolicited photographs, slides, transparencies and manuscripts. We cannot guarantee that these materials will be returned. Currently, our budget only allows us to pay a minimal amount for articles, plus a one-year subscription to the publication. We will discuss fees if we decide to publish one of your articles. If you don’t hear from us within a reasonable time, or you have questions, give us a call or email us. We are phone- and e-mail-friendly. We appreciate your interest in Good Dog! and CATsumer Report. Thank you, Judith Becker Editor |
| I LOVE CATS 450 Seventh Ave., Suite 1701 New York, NY 10123 (212)244-2351 fax: (212)244-2367 |
| Writer's Guidelines for I Love Cats I am always interested in new ideas for I Love Cats and request that you either send a paragraph or two about your idea or the finished piece. It would be nice to not only have the printed copy, but also a 3-1/2 inch disk in a format compatible with Windows 95. No outlines, please. I do not want poetry (as I seldom publish it) but I am interested in feature stories about cats and their owners, interesting or odd happenings with cats, tips for cat owners, health issues, nonfiction pieces, behavior problems, that sort of thing, Please do not send stories about cats that live outdoors. I'm looking for a story--preferably with photos or drawings--that is 1,000 words, tops, ideally 500-700 words. I buy all rights, since we copyright all stories. You must also sign a consent form, which spells out all resale questions I pay between $40-$150. Payment is upon publication. Nonfiction pieces can be longer and the price varies, but starts at $50. Color slides are always a plus as I am usually in need of color photos. Short fillers are also welcome and payment is $25. I have quite a backlog at the moment and we go to press about four months ahead of the publication date. If your story is accepted today, the earliest publication date would be 1999, so please keep that in mind when submitting stories, especially seasonal ones. Please do not send any stories that have been published in other cat magazines or competing animal publications. I will return any unused manuscripts Please include a SASE with your submission and I do my best to report back in 1-2 months. I hope this answers all of your questions Thank you for thinking of I Love Cats. Sincerely, Lisa M, Allmendinger Editor Sample copies are $4.00. If you would like one, please send a check or money order to Grass Roots Publishing and put sample copy on the outside of the envelope. It may take up to 30 days to receive your copy. PHOTO GUIDELINES I thank you for your letter regarding photo guidelines. I require 33mm slides or color prints and buy all rights. I pay $25 for black and white photos and $25 to $75 for color photos. I pay $400 for a cover. Please send copies of your slides/photos and not the originals. I do my best to return them after they are used, but sometimes it takes months. Payment is upon publication and I am usually working 4-5 months ahead of the cover date. You will be required to sign a copyright contract. Thank you for thinking of "I Love Cats." Sincerely, Lisa M. Allmendinger, Editor I Love Cats Magazine |
| PETS MAGAZINE 10 Gateway Blvd., Suite 490 North York, Ontario, Canada M3C 3T4 (416)969-5488 fax: (416)696-7395 EMail: pets@moorshead.com |
| Editorial: Veterinary medicine (usually done by vets); nutrition; obedience and training; grooming; breeding; general pet care (emphasis on cats and dogs, but rabbits, birds, cavies etc. all welcomed); human interest (working animals etc.) No poetry, fiction or personal stories unless for purposes of an important lesson, please! Frequency: Pets Magazine is published six times per year, submissions must be received at least six weeks prior to publication date. Submissions: All articles must be neatly typed, double-spaced with numbered pages. Include your name, address and phone number on the first page of the article. If you would like materials returned, include a S.A.S.E. NO U.S. POSTAGE PLEASE! International postage vouchers accepted. Word processed documents are welcome and can be submitted on 5 1/4, 3 1/2 inch disks or by e-mail - please mark clearly the type of computer system (IBM or Mac) and the word processor software used to create the file(s). Common file types are Word Perfect version 5.1 or later, Microsoft Word for DOS or Windows etc. E-mail files to pets@moorshead.com Outlines: Before going to all the trouble of putting together a finished article, it's a good idea to either call or send a one-page outline of the article you have in mind. Avoid spending a lot of time, effort and expense on a piece that may be similar to one we have already published, are just about to publish, or one we can't publish in any case. Length: 500-1,500 words preferred; longer or shorter by special arrangement only. Photographs: Good color pictures (at least 3x5 or larger) or slides are preferred, and high-quality black & white prints with good contrast are also acceptable. Please do not send us your only copy of a photo or the original negatives. We try to be careful, but things can get misplaced! Artwork: Line drawings and other artwork are welcome when accompanied by articles, and may be used as space and quality permit. Payment: Payment is generally made within 30 days of publication. If an article is accepted, Moorshead Magazines reserves all rights. Permission will be required (and almost always granted) if you wish to re-publish an article we have purchased from you. Please put requests in writing. Pets Magazine will, on occasion, purchase articles for republication, however our normal rates do not apply, and are typically about half the regular rate. Flat rates are paid at the discretion of the editor. Higher rates generally apply to in-depth articles requiring more expertise or research. As a guideline, Pets Magazine usually pays the equivalent of 12-18 cents/word (Canadian funds). Publication: Due to space limitations, seasonal considerations and other editorial priorities, we cannot guarantee when any particular article will be published (and thus paid for). If you can sell the article somewhere else (and thus get published sooner), please let us know. We do understand that writers want to be paid as soon as possible! Send all queries/manuscripts to: The Editor, Pets Magazine Moorshead Magazines Limited 490 - 10 Gateway Blvd. North York, Ontario Canada M3C 3T4 Tel (416) 969-5488, Fax (416) 696-7395 E-mail: pets@moorshead.com |
| PETS QUARTERLY
MAGAZINE 2495 Main St., Box 15 Buffalo, NY 14214 (416)955-1550 fax: (416)955-1391 |
| Guidelines for Writers and
Photographers Welcome to Pets Quarterly Magazine, Canada's largest national magazine of pet health, care and nutrition. Our editorial objective is to educate, inform and entertain the reader. PQM is a consumer-level, mass-market print media vehicle written far the ordinary but focused reader. The prose style reflects the marketplace. The use of the vernacular is imperative. Writers should choose the first person selectively. PQM is not a scientific or technical journal however any Latin terminology should be in italics with the common name following in brackets. Writers should submit a prospective story outline to the Editor for approval. Stories and outlines should be submitted "hard copy" only. Please do not submit electronic media. The average response time to story outlines is 30 days. For photographs, 3 1/2 X 5" colour prints are the standard for features. Images should be of excellent quality - clear and in focus with good contrast and excellent composition. Covers should be larger, preferably 8 X 10" colour or black and white. The Editor is not responsible for lost or misplaced materials so do not send originals. Write captions and your name on the back of all photos. Include a "self-addressed stamped envelope" for the return of your material. PQM pays competitive rates far editorial materials. Financial compensation will be discussed upon acceptance of material, both visual and written. Thank-you for requesting our guidelines. We are always looking for interesting, innovative and informative materials for inclusion into our publication. Sincerely, Richard Soren Managing Editor |
| SEASONS 355 Lesmill Rd. Don Mills, Ontario, Canada M3B 2W8 (416)652-6556 Website: www.web.net.fon |
| Content: We publish feature articles
on all aspects of natural history, conservation and the
environment in Ontario--stories about plants and animals,
wildlife research, parks and wilderness areas, and
environmental issues. The department "Birder’s Notebook" covers bird behaviour, biology, identification and conservation. We rarely accept articles with a national or an international scope. We do not publish poetry or fiction. Rights: First Canadian serial rights. Focus & Style: We’re looking for tightly focused articles that offer an interesting theme or a fresh outlook. Stories should contain in-depth information presented in a lively and accessible style. Sample Copy: Please be familiar with the magazine before attempting to write for it. To obtain a sample copy, send a cheque or money order for $7.20 ($3.50 + GST + $3.00 postage and handling + GST/PST) payable to the Federation of Ontario Naturalists. Length: Features run 1,500-3,000 words; "Birder’s Notebook" is about 1,500 words. Payment: Features pay $350-$700; "Birder’s Notebook" pays $300-400. Payment is made on publication. (For material accepted far in advance of publication date, payment is made on acceptance.) Proposals: You can make queries by phone or mail. To discuss the suitability of a subject, call Gail Muir, editor, at (416) 652-6556. Or mail an outline to the above address. Include photocopies of published work, along with a self-addressed stamped envelope. Committed to protecting and increasing awareness of Ontario’s natural areas and wildlife
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| Miniature Donkey Talk Editor, Bonnie Gross 1338 Hughes Shop Rd Westminster, Md 21158 (410) 875-0118 Fax (410) 857-9145 email: minidonk@qis.net web: http://www.qis.net/~minidonk/donktext.htm |
| Types of editorial material accepted by Miniature
Donkey Talk for publication: 1. Breeder profiles – either of yourself or another breeder. The full address and/or telephone number of the breeder will not appear in the article as this would constitute advertising. 2. Coverage of non-show events such as fairs, donkey gatherings, holiday events, etc. We do not pay for coverage of an event that you were involved in organizing. 3. Detailed or specific instructional or training material. We’re always interested in people’s training methods. 4. Relevant, informative equine health pieces. We much prefer they deal specifically with donkeys, however, we will consider articles specifically geared towards horses. If at all possible, substitute the word ‘horse’ for donkey. We reserve the right to edit, change, delete or add to health articles as we deem appropriate. Please be very careful in the accuracy of advice or treatment and review the material with a veterinarian. 5. Farm management articles. 6. Fictional stories on donkeys. Types of editorial material NOT ACCEPTED by Miniature Donkey Talk for payment and/or publication: 1. Any article that has previously been published in any other donkey, mule, mule and donkey or exotic animal magazine. 2. Show/sale/meeting coverage. 3. We do not publish names of, or otherwise promote, (or degrade) other donkey, mule, or exotic magazines or organizations. 4. Book reviews. 5. Letters to the Editor 6. Anything that would be considered advertising. All manuscripts will be reviewed for the appropriateness of publication in our magazine. We reserve the right to edit, change, delete or add to articles as we deem appropriate. How should a query be submitted? All queries or story ideas must be submitted in writing. NO TELEPHONE QUERIES. Story proposals can be mailed, faxed or e-mailed. Please keep in mind MDT assumes no responsibility for the care or return of unsolicited materials. Minimum and Maximum length of articles. The minimum length article we will accept is 700 words. Maximum length 5000 words. How should a manuscript be submitted? Finished manuscripts, typed and single or double-spaced, can either be submitted as a Microsoft Word file on a 3.5-inch diskette or e-mailed to minidonk@qis.net Manuscripts can also simply be typed and mailed. Please avoid sending in hand-written material. In all cases, a hard copy, along with accompanying photographs must be submitted. A self-addressed, stamped envelope must be submitted for materials to be returned. What guidelines exist for photographs? We do not pay extra for photographs or artwork however, both will greatly add to the chance that your work will be accepted for publication. All submitted 35m photos should be clear, relevant and of the highest quality. No negatives. Pay Rate: Payment greatly varies depending on the type of article and research involved. We pay by the word. Approximate payment is as follows: Articles of 700 words to 1,000 words (approx. one page): from $20 to $35 1,001 words to 1,500 words (approx. 1-1/2 pages): from $35 to $55 1,501 words to 2300 words (approx. 2-3 pages): from $55 to $80 2301 words and over: $80 - ? Payment for reprint rights (articles already published elsewhere) are negotiated individually. |
