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Listed below are currently planned articles for future issues. Not all of these articles will make it to this web site but all should appear in the print edition. Some articles are unassigned. If you are interested in writing on a topic listed here (or something related) please send your query and writing sample to:
Conscious Choice Editorial Dept.
920 N. Franklin St., Suite 202
Chicago, Illinois 60610-3179 USA
Or email it to editor@consciouschoice.com
CLIMATE CHANGE
July 1999
Vol. 12 no. 7
Feature Deadline: 5/15/99
Display Ad Deadline: 6/1/99
Feature Articles
~ How To Steer Clear of Micro-Organisms & Disease
~ Combatting Allergies Naturally
~ Energy Efficient Appliances/Sidebar on Natural Resource
Extraction & Mining
~ Cleaning Greenly
~ Lake Michigan Water Quality/Sidebar on Favorite Beaches
~ What's Good On the Grill?
GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING
August 1999
Vol. 12 no. 8
Feature Deadline: 6/15/99
Display Ad Deadline: 7/1/99
Feature Articles
~ Massage & Skin Oils
~ Take Your Vitamins
~ Eating Healthy On A Low-Income Budget
~ Retreat Centers & Adult Education
E/The
Environmental Magazine
Writers' Guidelines
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1. We strongly prefer a
written query to a phone call. It is advisable first to
review copies of E to judge which section your idea might
be appropriate for. Write to us about your idea, its
approximate length, and whether or not you would require
payment. Then we'll let you know if we think there's a
fit for it. We also need to see writing samples so we can
determine whether or not your style is appropriate for E.
We assume no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts.
Submissions should be accompanied by a self-addressed,
stamped envelope. 2. Payment (if required) is negotiable depending upon the section of the magazine the article will be used in and upon the amount of work the writer must undertake to complete the assignment. We pay upon publication, unless other arrangements are made in advance. 3. Articles should be submitted typed (double-spaced) with an approximate word count indicated on the printout; FAX transmissions are acceptable. We also request hat the article be sent on an IBM-compatible disk. 4. Articles for E should be written in a journalistic style so as to be easily understood by those not immersed in the environmental movement. Unfamiliar terms, scientific language, and jargon should be avoided or explained for the benefit of the lay reader. Although E is an "advocacy" magazine, we are not interested in strident, opinionated writing. We want a balanced tone that will not alienate the casual reader: E's mission is to broaden the base of the environmental movement, not to preach to the converted. 5. We are interested in articles dealing with environmental issues, currents of environmental thoughts and action, and the dynamics of the movement. We are also interested in articles that explore the connections between environmental and other social change/humanitarian issues. We rarely publish poetry, fiction, or nature writing. We like articles which give readers ways to become involved (i.e., places to write letters of support or protest, contact names and addresses, resources to tap). 6. If photos and/or artwork are available, please indicate so in your query. PLEASE DO NOT SEND ANY ART MATERIALS UNTIL THEY ARE REQUESTED; we are not responsible for unsolicited artwork. Also. please include a few sentences about who you are for the brief "author bio" we include at the end of most articles. 7. We reserve the right to edit for brevity, clarity, and tone. We prefer gender-neutral phrasing--i.e. "humankind" instead of "mankind." E Magazine seeks submissions for the following sections, with word lengths as indicated. Please examine back issues of E to get an idea of the style, tone, and content of articles we publish. Features In-depth articles on key national environmental issues; often broadly-themed (i.e., population, transportation, energy). 2,400 to 4,000 words. Conversations Question-and-Answer interviews with environmental "movers and shakers." 2,000 words. Currents Medium-length news stories, 1,000 words. In Brief Shorter news items with a what-to-do/who-to-write emphasis. Upcoming events and conferences are listed here, too. 200 to 400 words. Green Business Explores the relationship between the environment and business. 800 words. Eco-Travel A new section about the fast-growing vacation option of eco-tourism. 800 words. Consumer News Examines consumer products and services, including what industries are doing in response to growing environmental concerns (i.e., recycled paper, natural cosmetics, energy-efficient appliances, etc.). 1,400 words. Eco-Home A new section goes inside the green home. 800 words. Health Explores environmental aspects of personal health. 1,000 to 1,200 words. New Products & Reviews Quick mentions of new products and publications. 100 words. |
alphaDRIVE
Guidelines
NOTE 2/99: We are taking a break after issue 003, so we are currently CLOSED TO SUBMISSIONS. We hope to be back with issue 004 when I have completed some other projects. Stay tuned.
Here's what we are looking for:
FICTION: SF, cyberstuff, views of the future on earth or elsewhere. Some surreal works are okay, but no generic fantasy material. Bleak & dark works are anticipated, but they can't ALL be depressing! A sense of adventure, wonder or discovery is key to the magazine overall.
POETRY: pays 20-50 cents per line for good, solid poetry with sharp, futuristic feel or imagery
ARTICLES: Science fact, speculation, trends in technology. Query.
ARTWORK: We are looking for submissions of color art, either digital work or paintings. We are looking for illustrations for stories, as well as artist showcases that consist of several works + artist bio + contact info. We prefer art which is sent on disk or by e-mail (try to use GIF or JPG files). If b&w art is sent, we will usually do a color adpatation of it. Rates: Small B&W $5-$10, Large B&W (1/2 page or larger) $10-$25; Small Color $10-25, Large Color $25-50.
MUSIC: We have a good stock of music at our disposal, but will review materials sent in. MIDI and MOD files can be e-mailed to the editor, but WAVs over 300K should be sent on disk. Will also accept demo tapes & audio CDs. Will pay $5-25 per minute for audio files. Looking for modern, industrial, soundtrack, orchestral, jazz & rock songs which sound futuristic or dreamlike. Not looking for highly repetitive works. We may edit tracks for length and fade-in/fade-out to match visual elements. The online edition will be using shorter audio clips than the former CD-ROM production.
We don't have a large budget for the first few issues, but we hope to expand quickly!
ALL submissions should be sent to: alpha@scvs.com
or by conventional mail to:
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Animal People
Guidelines for Writers, Artists, and Photographers (Effective July 25, 1996.)
ANIMAL PEOPLE welcomes freelance submissions of articles, informed guest opinion columns, original art, and photography, subject to the following terms and conditions:
* All hard copy submissions must be accompanied by stamped, self-addressed return envelopes.
* Material submitted for our consideration must not be simultaneously submitted to any other animal-related publication of national distribution. We must be informed if an item is simultaneously submitted to or has previously been published by some other type of publication, e.g. a local humane society newsletter or a general circulation magazine or newspaper.
* All submissions of writing will be either accepted or rejected within two weeks of receipt. Our usual turn-around time is less than one day.
* We buy either first North American serial rights or one-time reprint rights, depending on whether or not the material has been previously published, including the right of publication in both our newsprint and electronic editions. All other rights remain with the author.
* Because we are a nonprofit publication, we prefer to receive freelance materials as donations. However, recognizing that many contributors need to earn their livings by their work, we do pay the following honorariums: $25 per assigned book review, $15 per photograph or drawing, 10˘ a word for profiles and features. Payment is upon acceptance. We do not pay for guest opinion columns.
* Assignments will be made (or confirmed) in writing only, and only to contributors whose work we have previously published. Please do not query by telephone.
* We do not assign spot news coverage to freelancers.
* Profile submissions are particuarly welcome, especially if accompanied by photographs. Although we may occasionally be receptive to a profile of a well-known subject, or a subject who has engineered a uniquely effective protest, our preference is to salute seldom recognized individuals of unique and outstanding positive accomplishment, in any capacity that benefits animals or illustrates the intrinsic value of other species. We are also particularly interested in those individuals who combine active concern for animals with active concern for fellow human beings.
* Profiles of organizations should be accompanied by a copy of the organization's most recent IRS Form 990 (unless we already have it on file.)
* We require independent verification of the animal care conditions at facilities whose reputations and administrations are unknown to us.
* We prefer to consider photography and art submissions on a portfolio basis. Query first, with examples of your work. If we think we might be able to use your material with reasonable frequency, we will invite you to send us prints of photos that might be appropriate, as you take them, identifed with your name on the back of each. We will file them according to subject (aardvark to zebra mussel), and use them and pay you for them as our need to illustrate news items requires.
* We do not publish fiction or poetry.
* We are not interested in atrocity stories, essays on why animals have rights, or material that promotes or defends animal abuse, including hunting, fishing, trapping, and slaughter.
* We prefer to receive manuscript submissions by e-mail and/or in hard copy format. ANIMAL PEOPLE
News for People Who Care About Animals
P.O. Box 960
Clinton, Washington 98236-0960
Telephone 360-579-2505
Fax 360-579-2575
E-mail anmlpepl@whidbey.com
Website http://www.animalpepl.org
Washington Flyer
MAGAZINE HISTORY, OWNERSHIP, READERSHIP & DISTRIBUTION Washington Flyer Magazine officially took off in September 1989 as the nation's first "inairport" (as opposed to in-flight) magazine. It is the official publication of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority.
Washington Flyer Magazine is published once every two months, and is distributed on a complimentary basis at Washington Dulles International and Washington National airports, both of which are managed and operated by the Authority.
Washington Flyer Magazine is displayed throughout Dulles and National in racks near baggage claim carrousels, hotel telephone centers, waiting areas, information desks and flight information monitors. The magazine is also distributed on buses operated by the Authority's Washington Flyer ground transportation system and is available in the general aviation terminals at the two airports where private and corporate aircraft are handled.
Washington Flyer Magazine is distributed upon request to most Senate and House offices on Capitol Hill, to select area hotels, embassies, tourism offices and shopping centers. Mailings are sent to a cross-section of the business community, opinion leaders and to subscribers from across the nation and around the world. The magazine's circulation is approximately 180,000 in six issues per year, not including the annual International Washington Flyer, which is produced for year-long distribution in the International Arrivals Building at Dulles International.
EDITORIAL FOCUS Washington Flyer Magazine's goal is to educate and entertain the traveling public with a fresh mix of stories and information. Our style is informal and personal. In every issue, we include a feature on an international destination. The choice of destinations is determined at least six months in advance. The other major feature is on some aspect of life in the Washington region, e.g. golf, restaurants, museums, nightlife and shopping.
SPECIAL DEPARTMENTS The rest of the magazine is divided into seven regular departments. The Business and Real Estate section covers short subjects on local companies or business developments. Travel includes pieces on weekend getaways from Washington. Destinations must be within reasonable driving distance from Washington or accessible via nonstop flights from National or Dulles Airport. Hospitality covers news on local hotels; Airports and Airlines spotlights new developments at our local airports as well as advances in the airline industry at large. Reviews of local restaurants are offered in our Restaurant guide. The Shopping and Offbeat Shopping departments include short pieces on local shops and stores or unusual finds. Finally, our Sights and Events section is a calendar of local theater, exhibits, special events and attractions.
MORE ON OUR READERS Our editorial focus is on travel, business, real estate, transportation and communication. Accordingly, our readers primarily are business travelers who are scattered throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, the Middle East and several other countries. The Flyer targets frequent air travelers, locals as well as out-of-towners, who pass through the gateways to the Nation's Capital each year.
KEEPING THE FLYER FRESH AND ON TARGET With a bi-monthly publication schedule (January/February, March/April, etc.), it's important that stories remain viable during the magazine's two-month "shelf life." We do not print short stories or personal essays, fiction or scripts. We do not buy newspaper clippings. Our efforts are geared toward informing, entertaining and instructing. Our mission also involves keeping the public abreast of the Authority's nearly $ 2 billion Capital Development Program funding major improvements at Dulles and National.
DEADLINES & OTHER DETAILS Each year, the Washington Flyer buys approximately 60-90 major articles and scores of shorter items. Our annual International Washington Flyer Magazine and associated publications use an additional 10-15 manuscripts. Washington Flyer Magazine is published the first day of every other month. Therefore, completed manuscripts are due at least six weeks prior to publication.
HOW TO QUERY Our editors prefer queries rather than unsolicited manuscripts. Queries allow us to review your article ideas and suggest how to tailor them for our audience before you begin writing. Queries also save you time and energy should we reject your idea. Queries should include a thorough outline that introduces the idea you propose and highlights each of the points you intend to make. Your query should discuss how the article will benefit our readers and why you are the appropriate writer to discuss the suggested topic. Please submit only one query at a time, and allow us 6-8 weeks to review your proposal. Ideas that spark our interest are reviewed by our editorial staff. Queries to Washington Flyer Magazine also are considered for International Washington Flyer Magazine. Hence, there is no need to query these publications separately.
WORKING "ON SPEC" If we like your proposal, we may assign you to do the article or ask to see the piece on speculation ("on spec"). Often, we work on spec with authors who are new to us or whose article ideas are not as clearly defined as we would like. It is also possible that we will ask to see a more detailed query before we make a decision.
PLEASE INCLUDE A "SASE" In order to receive a response, all queries MUST include a self-addressed, stamped envelope. The magazine holds no responsibility for any unsolicited manuscripts, photos, illustrations or other material sent by freelancers.
GETTING YOUR SUBMISSIONS NOTICED We buy First North American Rights to original, unpublished manuscripts ONLY. Any piece that has appeared elsewhere will not be considered. Requests for a sample copy/copies of the magazine should include a self-addressed, magazine-size envelope with $2.00 worth of postage per magazine.
GETTING YOUR COPY NOTICED All copy should be clearly typed, double-spaced with a margin of at least 1 inch, on 8 and 1/2 inch x 11 inch white bond paper, one side only. No erasable paper, please. Legible photocopies are preferred (always keep copies of manuscripts you submit for publication). Please include a manuscript that is clean and free of any stray marks; this makes it much easier to input the document into a computer using our document scanner. Writers may also submit work on computer disk, preferably on Microsoft Word or Word Perfect 5.0 or 5.1 formats or on a 5-1/4" floppy disk. Please send a hard copy along with your disk. We will look at good quality dot-matrix printed manuscripts, but we prefer letter quality. Each submission must include your name, address and daytime telephone number.
GETTING PAID The length of regular feature stories is generally 800-1,200, with fees averaging $500 to $900. A higher price may be paid for a piece that includes strong photography, or for other factors as determined by the editors. Suggestions on visuals to accent a story are greatly appreciated. No simultaneous submission, please. Payment is upon final acceptance of the manuscript. Invoices must include name, address, assignment, issue, and Social Security number. Payment is generally made within 30 days.
STYLE SUGGESTIONS First and foremost, know your topic well and be familiar with Washington Flyer Magazine. Confirm and double-check all facts and figures, quotations, spelling of names and places, phone numbers, addresses, etc. Your patience is appreciated. NO telephone calls, please. We receive an large volume of freelance correspondence and, with a small staff, it takes a while to go through every inquiry and respond accordingly.
Washington Flyer
Melanie McLeod, Assistant Editor
1707 L St., NW, Suite 350
Washington, DC 20036
P(202)331-9393
F(202)331-2043
The Virginia Quarterly Review
1. Each submission must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope if you wish it returned. For results only, include a #10 SASE. You will not be notified otherwise.
2. No simultaneous submissions are accepted.
3. Submissions per envelope are limited to two stories or five poems.
4. Articles, essays, memoirs, and short stories are usually reviewed within three weeks, but due to the large number of poems received, results for these may be delayed three months or longer.
There is no limit on length for poems, but for essays, it is best to keep under 30 pages (double spaced typed) and for short stories, it is best to keep between 20 and 25 pages (2,000 to 6,000 words)
The Emily Clark Balch awards for fiction and poetry are made annually for the best short story and best poem published in The Virginia Quarterly Review during the calendar year.
Virginia Quarterly Review
Staige D. Blackford, Editor (articles, short stories)
Gregory Orr, Poetry Editor (poetry)
One West Range
Charlottesville, VA 22903
P(804)924-3124
F(804)924-1397
E-mail jco7e@virginia.edu
Videomaker
Editorial Purpose
Videomaker provides comprehensive coverage of analog and digital consumer-level video production tools. It gives tips and techniques appropriate for anyone involved with producing video as a hobby, in business, or education.
Readership
Videomaker has a circulation of over 80,000. The average Videomaker reader is male, 45-54 years old and a professional in a field other than video production. Most of our readers consider themselves intermediate-level videographers. Thus, Videomaker encourages its writers to use a conversational, user-friendly style of writing. All articles-no matter how technically complicated-should be accessible to the beginning videographer; explain all technical concepts in layman's language and avoid the use of jargon.
Editorial Attitude
The editorial tone of Videomaker is one of accessibility, enthusiasm and support for all levels of video producers. It is one of encouragement towards the beginner, and never ridicules. The tone is not elitist or condescending, and is always aimed at the grassroots videographer. Regardless of the style and approaches taken by our writers, artists and designers their tone and attitude should remain consistent with the statement above.
General Policies
Videomaker welcomes freelance queries and submissions. We prefer queries; a query guideline sheet is available. We suggest you request this before querying us with an article idea. If you've already written an article suitable for our readership, you can forward it to us on speculation. In general, our feature stories run about 1500 words in length; however, we regularly schedule shorter articles as "filler" features. Note: all columns are written on assignment only. We do not accept column submissions. If we buy your manuscript, it will become the property of Videomaker with all rights reserved. With rare exceptions, Videomaker will not accept copy published or submitted for publication elsewhere. Payment for manuscripts occurs upon publication. The amount depends on a work's uniqueness, timeliness, research requirements and length, as well as the amount of editorial preparation it requires. Writers of accepted submissions receive contracts outlining publication terms and payment procedures. Writers for Videomaker are not authorized to represent themselves as agents of the magazine; contacts must originate from your status as a "freelance writer," independent of Videomaker affiliation. As a policy, the Videomaker editorial and advertising departments generally account for all the manufacturer solicitations and inquiries-including product loans. Please heed this policy.
Videomaker Style
The best guide for Videomaker style is a current copy of the magazine. For style consistency, Videomaker editors refer to The Associated Press Stylebook. Here's a short list of some of our style guidelines:
Readability
* Write in the active, not passive, voice. For example, instead of writing "A cutaway can be used to help tell a story," write "Use cutaways to help tell a story." For those of you with computer grammar checkers, reduce passive voice constructions to three percent or less. * Write in a clear, concise and logical style. One way we measure writing clarity is with the Flesch-Kincaid Index, which formally rates writing complexity. Microsoft Word for Windows and Mac measures the Flesch-Kincaid Index as part of the grammar checker. Writing for Videomaker must have a Flesch-Kincaid Index of 11 or less.
Punctuation
* Do not use the Harvard comma. In a series of three or more words or phrases, do not place a comma before "and" or "or." (e.g., The unit features an 8:1 power zoom, flying erase head and f/1.4 lens.) * Use a comma in numerical expressions only with numbers of more than five or more digits. ($1000, not $1,000).
Contractions
* Use contractions whenever possible; this fosters a conversational tone of writing ("it's" instead of "it is").
Numbers
* Spell out "zero" through "nine"; use numerals thereafter. * Use numerals when referencing identifications (pin 4 or Fig. 6) or electrical units (9-volt output). * Spell out fractions less than one (three-quarter-inch); use numerals for fractions greater than one (4 1/4).
Dimensions, Weights, Degrees
* In text, use numerals for amounts, but spell out dimension units. (The VCR, measuring 15 inches wide by 4 inches high by 13 inches deep, comes with a 5-foot remote.) In charts and diagrams, abbreviate all units of measurement. * Use numerals for amounts and spell out weight units, as well as the word "degree." (The camera weighs 5 pounds, 1 ounce; camera in hand, he panned 180 degrees.)
Percentages
* Spell out the word "percent" in text. Use decimals instead of fractions when appropriate. For amounts less than 1 percent, precede the decimal with a zero. (The price of tripods rose 0.8 percent.) Use the percent sign (%) in charts and graphs only.
Titles
* Italicize titles of movies, TV series, periodicals and books.
Emphasis
* To emphasize a word or phrase, place it in italics. Videomaker does not use underscored text.
Abbreviations
* States: CA, NY, IL, etc. (Postal Service style: Toledo, OH) * SP, EP (standard/extended-play on first reference) * SEG (special-effects generator on first reference) * TBC (time-base corrector on first reference) * mike, not mic, for microphone
Words to Watch
Jargon and technical terms abound in the video field. Please see attached "Tricky Little Words" list for Videomaker style on these terms and abbreviations.
Artwork
Videomaker encourages its writers to make suggestions regarding the presentation of copy. This includes ideas for page layout, support photography, charts and illustrations. Photo submissions can be either color (preferred) or black-and-white. Prints should be as sharp as possible, with contrast appropriate for publication. Videomaker prefers color slides or transparencies to prints. Take the time to write complete, descriptive captions for all diagrams, tables, listings and photos. Write lightly on the back of photos and other artwork to identify their origins and specify corresponding copy. Be sure to identify the sources of all submissions and the individuals or organizations to credit in print, if necessary. Include a self-addressed envelope for the return of materials.
Manuscript Preparation
Include your name, address, phone number and social security number on the first page of your manuscript. * Include headline proposals for the main text as well as sidebars. * Limit (or break down) paragraphs to six lines maximum, assuming standard 12-point characters with one-inch margins. * Write subheadings (breakheads) to "headline" each new section of your article. Subheadings should serve as transitions marking the natural flow of the story, from lead to middle sections to conclusion. * Submit diagrams on separate sheets of paper-not within text. * In lieu of footnoting, include a bibliography for references. * For the benefit of Videomaker readers, we encourage you to cite additional reading sources at the end of your manuscript. * Please include a brief paragraph of biographical information suitable for publication. Refer to bios found in previous issues of Videomaker for style examples.
Manuscript Submission
Videomaker encourages submissions via e-mail or on computer disk. We prefer files saved in Microsoft Word for Windows format or Rich Text Format (RTF). (As a last resort, you can submit your document as a "text-only" file. Do not use line breaks.) A double-spaced hard copy of the manuscript should accompany the disk. You may e-mail your manuscript to us in one of two ways: 1) Internet users may attach a binary file (RTF or Word format preferred) to a standard message. E-mail cpeters@videomaker.com. 2) AOL users may attach an RTF file only to a standard message to Internet address cpeters@videomaker.com.
Communication
Submit all queries in writing; please do not call. Keep queries as brief as possible. Send your resume and clips of previously published work with your query. Send materials unfolded in a 9- by 12-inch envelope to: Query Editor, Videomaker, P.O. Box 4591, Chico, CA 95927. Forward overnight, UPS or other courier deliveries to Videomaker's street address: 920 Main St., Chico, CA 95928. E-mail queries may be sent to Videomaker editors through the Internet to editor@videomaker.com. Videomaker's FAX number is 916-891-8443.
Videomaker Style: All Those Tricky Little Words
Numbers: Technical Units of Measure: Always use numerals eg: 8-bit, 8mm, 25MHz, 0.8 volts
Other numbers: as per AP style, spell out numbers under 10; numerals otherwise e.g. five times, 10 times, 850,000 viewers, 2.8 million viewers, 1,395,000 children 1/2-by-3/4-inch (adj.) 12x 3-chip (adj.) 3/4-inch 3200K (degrees Kelvin) 35mm 5-pin Panasonic 640x480 8mm 90-minute (adj.) A/B roll (noun) A/B-roll (adj.) a.m. autofocus A/V CD-ROM chromakey cinema verite (foreign) closeups codec compact disc CompuServe computer-based Control-L Control-S cross-format cutaway cuts-only D-1, D-2, etc. dB (18dB) decibel (18 decibels) desktop digital versatile disc (DVD) disk (not disc) dos and don'ts IEEE-1394 f/1.4 (lens speed) film-to-video (adj.) filmmaker FireWire focal length frame buffer frame grabber frame-stepping full-size FutureVideo genlock GB (gigabyte) GHz (gigahertz) Handycam( Hertz (1200 Hertz) hi-fi Hi8 high-band high-res (adj.) high-resolution (adj.) how tos Hz (1200Hz) IBM-compatible (adj.) IEEE 1394 infrared inner focus ins and outs lavalier linear time code (LTC) lithium ion MB (64MB) meg MHz (5MHz) MJPEG mike (not mic) miking minijack MiniDisc( Mini DV multimedia multi-speed multiformat NiCd NiCad( nickel cadmium NiMH (nickel-metal hydride) nonlinear on line (noun) on-line (adj.) overscan palm-sized Palmcorder( percent picture-in-picture p.m. Plug and Play preroll prosumer quasi-Hi8 rewriteable RS-232 RS-422 S-VHS S-VHS-C S-video semipro set-top box signal-to-noise single-frame software stand-alone startup Steadicam( SteadyShot( Super-VHS sync synchro synchro edit TelePrompTerTM time code underscan VCR (never VTR) VCRs, TVs, CDs VHS-C Viewcam ViSCA voice over (noun) voice-over (adj.) Windows 95.
Videomaker
Chuck Peters, Managing Editor
P.O. Box 4591
Chico, CA 95927
P(530)891-8410
F(530)891-8443
E-mail cpeters@videomaker.com
Website http://www.videomaker.com
Chuck Peters, Managing Editor
Vacation Industry Review
Writers' Guide and Agreement
Editorial Policy: Vacation Industry Review is a bimonthly trade magazine published by Interval International, a global vacation-exchange company. The readership of VIR consists of people who develop, finance, market, sell, and manage timeshare resorts and mixed-use projects such as hotels, resorts, and second-home communities with a vacation-ownership component; and suppliers of products and services to the vacation-ownership industry. Interval International operates The Quality Vacation Exchange Network, and resorts featured in VIR should be part of that network.
We assign practically every article in VIR. Most ideas originate with us, although we make some assignments based on detailed queries. We accept practically nothing "over the transom" because few such submissions meet our very specific and specialized needs. VIR is not a consumer travel magazine. The standard destination piece about your cruise down the Mississippi River or your hegira to Helsinki has no place here.
We want articles about the business aspects of the vacation-ownership industry: entrepreneurship, project financing, design and construction, marketing and sales, operations, management -- in short, anything that will help our readers plan, build, sell, and run a quality vacation-ownership property that satisfies the owners/guests and earns a profit for the developer, marketer, and management entity. We're also interested in owners associations at vacation-ownership resorts (but not residential condos).
Our destination pieces are trade-oriented, reporting the status of tourism and the development of vacation-ownership resorts in a city, region, or country. You can discuss things to see and do in the context of a resort located near an attraction, but the "news hook" should relate to some business aspect of the vacation-ownership industry. If you're going somewhere special, tell us before you leave and be prepared to do some research along the way to get our kind of story.
Articles in VIR typically range in length from 1,000 to 1,500 words. Queries should include a suggested length.
To Break In: By way of introduction, write a letter to tell us about yourself, and enclose two or three (non-returnable) samples of published work that show you can meet our specialized needs.
Computer Requirements: All manuscripts must come to us in some electronic form. Please tell us at the outset about your delivery capabilities. We prefer e-mail. Also acceptable is a 3.5-inch IBM-compatible disk, double or high density, with files in Microsoft Word (preferred) or WordPerfect. If you work in any other word-processing software, please convert your files for us to Word, WordPerfect, or text (ASCII).
Photo Requirements: We don't pay extra for photos, but we may require them as a condition of purchase. Our needs include portrait-type photos of people quoted in your article and, when relevant, a selection of captioned color photos of the properties and places about which you are writing. Try to obtain images that recognizably depict the article's locale; avoid the generic beach, golf, or ski shot that could have been taken anywhere. You are responsible for securing all rights to such photos so that we may publish them in print, electronic, or any other form (together with your article) without the payment of any royalties, license fees or additional compensation.
Resort and destination photos must be in color (transparencies 35 mm. or larger, or prints 5x7 inches or larger). We prefer people photos in color, though black-and-white prints are acceptable. Images must be esthetically effective and must reproduce well in print. We will reject photos that are grainy or poorly focused.
If you plan to submit photographic images to us in electronic form, please contact us well in advance of the submission deadline to ascertain whether the technology that you intend to use is compatible with our capabilities and requirements.
Rights and Payment: We buy all rights to material that we purchase, and we will only purchase material from you based upon your representation and warranty that such material is your original work. All material that you produce for us shall be deemed to be "works for hire" under the Copyright Act of 1976 and our sole and exclusive property. Should it be necessary for you to execute any additional documentation evidencing our ownership of such material, you hereby agree to do so. Nevertheless, upon written request, we will allow you to reprint the material that you produce without compensation to us, providing that you require any subsequent user to prominently identify this material as having been reproduced from Vacation Industry Review.
We pay on acceptance at the rate of 30 cents a word (calculated after editing), plus legitimate expenses such as long-distance phone calls (but not mileage). To get paid, please submit an invoice that identifies the assignment and includes the fee due, itemized expenses (including a copy of your phone bill and any other relevant receipts), the total amount due, and your Social Security number.
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Travel Impulse
Travel Impulse is the quarterly magazine for people who "just have to see the world!"
We're looking for travel stories of 1000 - 1500 words highlighting off-the-beaten track destinations, quirky or unlikely aspects of well known destinations, and specific ways to show readers how they can travel inexpensively without feeling like they're penny pinching.
Each issue we run three feature articles - one on a European/Mediterranean destination, one covering an "exotic" destination such as the Far East, Antarctica, or Africa, and one highlighting a North American destination (usually these alternate between Canada and the USA).
We're also always on the look out for travel tips of 50 - 100 words. Tips can be anything from the latest travel gadget or unique travel bargain to little-known destinations and attractions. Our regular tips columns include:
• B&B reviews
• Book and map reviews
• Cruise News - what's new on the high seas
• Courier Connection - first person accounts of what it's really like
• Global Surfer - nifty websites for travelers
• Travel Tips - anything and everything relating to travelIf we use your tip in a column, we'll enter your name in a quarterly draw for a travel related prize.
Keep your writing tone lively and conversational. Our readers tend to be regular globetrotters who look for originality and want to share your adventures and experiences. Talk directly to them in your article.
Quality writing is, as always, the main criteria for acceptance, but don't be afraid to take some chances with your writing style and voice. We love first person stories and well-crafted tongue-in-cheek humour. After all, travel is about having fun - even when things don't work out quite the way you expect.
Don't forget to let us know if you have photos available, but do not send original photographs until we ask for them. If possible, send us photocopies (B&W is fine) with your initial correspondence. These will give us a good idea of what you have, with minimal expense to you. At this time, we are not able to pay extra for photos, however if you have 2 or more photos to go with your article, they will greatly increase your chances of publication in Travel Impulse.
Send a query or your entire manuscript in hard copy. We do not accept or read unsolicited work on disk or via e-mail. Payment is $10 - $30 for features and is made 2 weeks after publication. Simultaneous submissions or reprints are fine as long as you let us know up front. Usual response to queries is 2 - 4 weeks. Allow up to 10 weeks for response to complete manuscripts. We do our best to give individual replies, but this isn't always possible and shouldn't be taken personally.
We are only able to acknowledge and/or return manuscripts and queries if you enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope with sufficient postage (Canadian stamps or IRCs only). If your manuscript is disposable, just let us know, but don't forget to include an SASE for a response card.
Thanks for your interest in Travel Impulse.
Travel Impulse
9336 - 117th Street
Delta, BC, Canada, V4C 6B8
P(604)951-3238
F(604)951-8756
E-mail travimp@ibm.net
Susan M. Boyce, Editor
