Active Publishing Markets

Purpose: Our primary goal is to publish a lively and informative magazine that provides detailed and accurate coverage of all aspects of commercial fishing and the construction of commercial fishing boats.
We are a hybrid: We are a trade publication, but we are not the "nut-and-bolt monthly". The fishing industry has a very real pulse from the grass roots up and our readers expect material that is as lively as they are. Over the years, our ability to produce compelling, well-illustrated stories has to led us to great success on the newsstand.
If most of our readers are fishermen, we nonetheless have a sizable audience of academics, politicians, bureaucrats, sport fishermen, environmental advocates and armchair mariners. As a result, our features must be appealing and comprehensible to people who are interested in the fishing industry but who are not be directly involved in catching fish.
We try to accomplish this by publishing stories about people. Yes, there are boats and fish and regulators and nets and engines and all the rest, but they must be part of stories that are engaging, honest, and unpretentious accounts of the people, equipment, and events that make commercial fishing the exciting and very human business it is.

Features
Features usually run from 1,500 to 2,500 words. Basically, our front-of-the-book stories fit into one of these categories:

• At-sea Writer makes a trip on a fishing boat and comes home with story and pictures, including one of him/herself with the captain and crew. (2,000 words plus fact box)
•Profile Profiles can address individuals or communities. They should include at least one "vintage" photo, i.e., subject when he was young, town in days of old. The people do not need to be icons of the industry and the community doesn't have to be a top-10 port. If you're interested in someone or someplace and write well, we'll be interested too. (1,500 to 2,000 words)
•History History pieces are akin to profiles, with a greater emphasis placed on the subject's evolution. A history piece can focus on a boat or a dock, though, as well as a community or fishery. (1,500 to 2,000 words)
•Analysis Our analysis stories look at current events in the fishing world. Warning: We look for subjects of interest to a national readership, which generally means writers must pitch stories that would interest fishermen from coast to coast, and they elicit comment from sources around the country. Grass-roots looks at local management issues are unlikely to cut it for us. (1,500 to 2,500 words) Other areas of interest for analytical features:
•The business of fishing Given what they're given, how can fishermen use efficiency, ingenuity or market savvy to make more money.
•The science of fishing Habitat and weather issues come to mind.
We are not interested in sport fishing (with the exception of articles on conflicts between sport and commercial fishermen), pleasure boats, cruising stories, pleasure boat equipment, or boat racing.

Last, but by no means least: My job as editor is to find a way to get good stories into the magazine, not keep them out. If you have a good idea that you don't think fits any of these categories, think again. Figuring out what would it take to make it fit could be the difference between getting an assignment and not getting one.

In any event, query us first (Senior Editor Linc Bedrosian at lbedrosian@divcom.com or Editor in Chief Jerry Fraser at jfraser@divcom.com , and read several issues of the magazine before you try to pitch a feature-length story.

Boats & Gear stories

Articles in the Boats & Gear section are about boats and equipment used by commercial fishermen, not charter-boat, workboat (tugs, ferries, etc.) or pleasure-boat owners. Though the readership is a professional audience that usually has owned more than one boat and has spent several years on the water, the article shouldn't read like it was written for a technical journal. Take the story elements and weave them into a narrative with local color, history and anecdotes thrown in to keep the story moving.
A boatbuilding story includes design information, construction details on how the boat was build, important equipment, something on the owner and builder, and a mention of the fisheries the boat is being built for.
Gear stories cover any of the equipment that a fishing boat utilizes. It might be sonars, gillnet haulers, trawl design, or developments in diesel engines. If it can go on a fishing boat - any kind or size of fishing boat - it's eligible.
But no matter how good your writing is, we need photographs and illustrations. So, think about how you can take photographs - with people in them - that explain the article.
Please query Michael Crowley, Boats & Gear editor at mscrowley@gwi.net.
Front of the book

The "Around the Coasts" section in the front of the book is a new writer's best chance to break into National Fisherman.
Each month we run about 20 "ATCs," which are commercial fishing news briefs from across the country (including the Great Lakes). Remember, though, that we are a monthly with a fairly long production cycle so breathless news leads aren't we're looking for. Ideally, we want briefs with a news element and that have a "voice" or a "take" on the news. Quotes are essential. Tip one: Read some ATCs. Tip 2: Consider the definition of an ATC as 250 words. If the story absolutely positive must be longer, pitch it as a feature or forget about it. Nor do we want anything shorter. Please query Senior Editor Linc Bedrosian, lbedrosian@divcom.com , before submitting material.

Artwork

If you're writing a feature story for us, you must supply us with accompanying artwork. Art will also help sell us your ATC. For more information, please see the photgraphers guidelines.
Handling of submissions:

E-mailed submissions are best. I recommend that you attach your document to an e-mail, as well as paste it into the body of the e-mail. You should consider floppy disks as a last resort, but if that's all you've got, send it - along with a clean, hard copy. (Manuscripts that are typed should be double-spaced with I-inch-minimum margins. Do not use erasable typing paper and please don 't type over errors that have been covered with liquid or paper whiteout. If you choose to send us a photocopy of a story, please make sure that the reproduction is of good clear quality.)
Please don't fax submissions to us as we do not have the time to retype.
We try to acknowledge all editorial submissions as soon as possible, but don't worry if you don't hear right away. Material does pile up at certain times each month, especially when we are on deadline. Payment is generally made upon publication unless otherwise arranged.
National Fisherman buys first and limited reprint rights to all copy and accompanying photographs. Limited reprint rights permit us to approve the occasional request from a company or nonprofit institution to reprint an article. These rights in no way interfere with the author's ability to sell an article to another publication after it has appeared in National Fisherman.
We frequently find ourselves with a backlog of material on hand and competition for the available editorial space can be fierce. It's always a good idea to query us before submitting a story. Usually we can give you a fairly good idea of the article's chances of running in a given issue.
Some Important Points

Use your imagination when thinking up story ideas, but not when preparing facts. Be absolutely sure of what you re writing. Double-check the spelling of all names as well as technical information. No matter how well a story is written, its credibility - and its chances of being published - rest on its accuracy.
Unless you're reporting on an event that clearly occurred in the past, try to use present tense. This makes a story more dynamic. Also use the active rather than the passive voice. ("I caught the fish," instead of "The fish was caught by me.")
Unless other arrangements have been made, send all feature submissions to jfraser@divcom.com , all Boat & Gear submissions to Michael Crowley at msc@acadia.net , and all ATCs to lbedrosian@divcom.com .
Finally, please let us know how you'd like your name to appear in a byline. You might also send along a brief outline describing your background as a writer and your involvement in any other activities that relate to your area of expertise.
Don't hesitate to ask us for help if you have any questions about our requirements or editorial style. We'll be happy to help in any way we can.
Jerry Fraser
Editor in Chief
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Photographer's Guidelines
If you're writing a feature story for us, you must supply us with accompanying artwork. Art will also help sell us your ATC.
All photos should be marked with a credit line and should include the sender's full mailing address. Captions are required for all submitted photographs. The best way to provide this information is to type out each caption on a separate piece of paper and index it to the appropriate photo. (If you're submitting prints, do not write on the backs of photos with grease pencils or felt-tipped pens. Grease pencil invariably smears and ink from felt-tipped pens is readily transferred to the faces of photos that are stacked for mailing.)
We generally prefer color slides taken on 100 speed Elite Chrome or equivalent film, although film shot with medium- or large-format cameras also works for us.
Please send duplicates when possible because of the risk of losing originals during shipping.
Digital Images:
Scanned images can be e-mailed or sent on Zip disk or CD to art director Jennifer Finn at the address below. Images should be at least 300 DPI (resolution) at 100% of final print size. Final print size varies. 5X7 images will meet most magazine layout criteria. Images from many digital cameras do not meet these criteria or have a final print size about that of a postage stamp and low resolution. Scanned images are preferred, in jpeg, tiff or eps format. If you cannot tell if your image meets the criteria, don't hesitate to call.
Jennifer Finn, Art Director
National Fisherman
121 Free St.
Portland, ME 04101
207-842-5669
jfinn@divcom.com


BIRD TALK Photographer's Guidelines
Guidelines for submitting photos to BIRD TALK magazine
Updated: June 2, 2008, 2 p.m. EDT

Thank you for your interest. BIRD TALK magazine is dedicated to better care for pet birds. All bird photos are of exotic birds available in aviculture today. We avoid using photos of hybrid birds. We also seldom show mutations, unless they are of a species known for mutations (budgies, canaries, etc.), the mutation is quite popular, or the article is about the mutation.
The following guidelines will help you understand what we’re looking for when choosing photos for BIRD TALK magazine, and assist you in making submissions with the highest probability of acceptance.

GENERAL GUIDELINES
• All photos must be labeled with the correct bird species and photographer’s name. A unique ID number for each photo also helps with contracting.
• Digital images are the preferred format, though we will accept transparencies and slides and we can also use exceptional print photos
• Digital images must be high-resolution, 300 dpi and at least 3 by 5 inches to be considered for publication
• All photos must have the entire bird in focus (unless you’re trying for an artistic effect)
• Lighting should be even, with no dark shadows behind subjects
• The bird’s image should dominate the photo when it’s a portrait-type shot – do not permit a lot of space around the bird
• All birds should be looking at the camera, unless they are playing or involved in an activity
• Be aware of the background (see section on backgrounds below)
• Frame the photo so that the bird is cropped properly (do not cut off the tail when shooting a full-body shot, zoom in on only head when shooting a head shot, etc.)
• Be sure that all subjects are well-groomed (both bird and people)
• Be sure that if a bird is shown on its perch, the perch is the proper size for the bird
• Birds should be interactive – this is hard to describe in words. We want photos that show a bird’s personality. We want to avoid the typical bird-on-a-stick look. If a bird’s head is cocked or its foot is up or it’s looking at the camera like it’s a toy it really wants – that’s what we’re seeking.
• Try for different angles, instead of the usual “head-on” shot; have the camera above or below the bird (note: avoid strange side angles like in a Hitchcock film – it’s too distracting)
We encourage photos of owners with their birds. We need photos of birds in their home environments involved in their daily activities: chewing, climbing, bathing, eating, preening, interacting with people and other birds, looking into mirrors, holding items in their feet, talking, screaming and even biting. For species profile articles, we need attractive portraits of birds.
We also need: pictures of birds visiting the vet and the exam process, grooming photos (Be certain that if wings are being trimmed, it is done correctly, with the wings held in such a manner that the bird is not at risk), etc.
BACKGROUNDS
• Please make sure that any plant shown in a photo with a bird is safe for birds and identify the plant.
• Be sure that the background color contrasts with the color of the bird.
• Please be sure that the background is slightly out of focus so that it doesn’t compete with the image of the bird.
• If furniture appears in the photo, please ensure that it is does not look out-of-date or well-used.
• Avoid clutter
COVER PHOTOS
For cover shots, it is no longer necessary to leave space at the top for our logo. All cover shots now have the background knocked out. Our main concern with cover shots is that the bird be in focus, the lighting be good, the bird be well-groomed and, perhaps most important, the bird be looking at the camera and be interactive (head tilted, foot raised, great expression on face – something to show the bird has personality).
ACCEPTANCE & PAYMENT
Upon accepting a photo (be sure you label each one with a unique identifying number, the species of bird in the photo, and your name and address), we will send you a contract containing the acceptable photos’ numbers and hold these pictures in our files for possible future use. We do not accept submissions in which the subject is not correctly identified. Please include any “courtesy of” information, if needed, on the submission.
If a photo is used, payment is made during the latter part of the cover issue month in which the photo appeared. (A photo used in the June issue will be paid for in June.)
Payment rates are as follows:
- $250 for 4-color cover shots and 2-pp poster $50 for black and white, full page
- $125 for 4-color, full page $40 for black and white, 3/4 page
- $100 for 4-color, 1/2 page $20 for black and white, 1/4 page
- $75 for 4-color, 1/4 page
- $10 for 4-color, second-use in TOC
*Use of black and white photos is rare; however, we reserve the right to convert any color submission to a black-and-white photo in the magazine.

We do our best to return used slides in a timely manner but, because of our small staff and constant deadlines, some delays may occur. Your patience is appreciated.
Please include an inventory list, model releases (if applicable) and a self-addressed, stamped envelope with your submission. We cannot return your submission without a self-addressed, stamped envelope. We do not work with photographers who charge holding fees. After we receive your submission, allow at least eight weeks for a response.
Please send your submissions to either of the following addresses:
BIRD TALK Photo Editor
P.O. Box 6050
Mission Viejo, CA 92690 or BIRD TALK Photo Editor
3 Burroughs
Irvine, CA 92618
We will also consider your material for our sister publication, BIRDS USA, unless you indicate otherwise.


Submission Guidelines for Defenders Magazine
Defenders magazine is published quarterly for the membership of Defenders of Wildlife, a national nonprofit organization devoted to wildlife conservation. Defenders has a circulation of about 350,000. Content reflects the organization’s dedication to endangered species, public lands, habitat preservation, biodiversity conservation, the international wildlife trade and related subjects.
Issues contain a mix of full-length features as well as shorter departments and an organizational "newsletter." Most content features North American wildlife, although we occasionally focus on international issues. We emphasize current threats to wild species and habitat, worthwhile action to save wildlife and informed discussions of government programs and policies.
Please familiarize yourself with the scope of Defenders of Wildlife’s work prior to submitting a query. You may browse our website or request a back copy of the magazine by sending a SASE to the address below.
Process for Article Submissions
Query first! Include a brief description of your background, qualifications and how your ideas relate to the mission and work of Defenders of Wildlife. Most of our articles are assigned following a query. Please include two or three previously published general interest articles.
We do not accept fiction or poetry and rarely use essays. We do not accept previously published work submitted either by author or publisher. Proposals and manuscripts submitted simultaneously to other publications are not acceptable.
Length and Format
Department stories run from 500-800 words, features from 1,200-2,000 words.
We do not want encyclopedia extracts or scientific manuscripts. Content is directed to a general audience but we seek to maintain a high literary, reportorial and graphic standard. Scientific and grammatical accuracy is essential so please carefully edit all submissions.
For time and paper’s sake, we prefer email correspondence. For written correspondence, please include a SASE. We accept no responsibility for unsolicited submissions.
Contact and Submission Information
Submissions Editor
Defenders Magazine
1130 17th St, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 682-9400
Fax: (202) 682-1331
mageditor@defenders.org
Process for Photo Submissions
Defenders accepts submissions of photographs of endangered wildlife and habitat. Submissions should be emailed to photobuyer@defenders.org. Attachments must be low resolution jpegs totaling no more than 1 MB in size per e-mail. A link to a viewing platform may also be submitted. Please provide detailed information on the subject matter of the photographs when submitting. Defenders accepts no responsibility for unsolicited photos or artwork; materials sent via mail or other delivery services will be returned only if accompanied by proper postage.
Contact and Submission Information
Photo Buyer
Defenders Magazine
1130 17th St, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 682-9400
Fax: (202) 682-1331
Email: photobuyer@defenders.org

How to Submit Articles and Photographs to Florida Wildlife
Submissions
We prefer to purchase first-time, one-time rights to manuscripts and photographs. If submissions are being considered by other publishers, please notify us of this fact. Articles, artwork and photographs may appear on the Florida Wildlife Web site.
Submissions are on speculation. Florida Wildlife reserves the right to use either all or part of your submission and to edit for content and/or size. Proper credit is given to authors, writers and photographers. Queries will be answered as time permits. Self-addressed return envelopes with sufficient postage should accompany all submissions you wish returned.
Writers' Guidelines
Florida Wildlife is looking for well-written and exciting Florida fishing, hunting and nature-based recreation stories. These stories should emphasize the appreciation of the overall outdoor experience and not focus solely on the taking of game. Stories should also reflect the concern hunters, anglers and other outdoor enthusiasts have about conserving wildlife and the habitat.
Typed manuscripts of 300 to 1,000 words may be submitted via e-mail, computer disc or in hard copy format. We prefer that electronic copy be composed in MS Word, but will accept other formats. The first page should include the writer's name, address, telephone number and e-mail address. Poetry and handwritten manuscripts will not be considered for publication.
Manuscripts that include photographs or artwork are more likely to be considered for publication. Include the photographer's name, address, telephone number and e-mail address (if not the same as the writer's) and a description of the action, person or place pictured.
We are looking for:
• Freshwater and saltwater fishing articles.
• Hunting and hunting-related stories.
• Articles about outdoor activities such as tracking, diving, boating, hiking, wildlife watching, etc.
• How-to articles with tips and techniques for both beginners and experienced enthusiasts.
Tips & Techniques
• Be sure to include who, what, where, when, why and how in your story.
• Maintain a tight focus on your subject matter.
• Write in the active voice, not the passive voice. An example - Passive: Three suspects were arrested by wildlife officers. Active: Wildlife officers arrested three suspects.
• Use present tense when possible.
• Use quotes and attribute them accurately. Quotes add to the reliability of a story.
• Include sidebar information such as where to get additional information, the best place(s) to participate in the activity, how-to tips, how family members may join in or how they may participate in complimentary activities, etc.
• Thoroughly research your story—use at least four sources. Include a wide range of perspectives to give your story depth and balance.
• When citing research, be specific but avoid being pedantic. Readers want to know what the point of the research was, what was learned and what it implies for them, wildlife and the management of resources. Remember, Florida Wildlife is not a technical journal for researchers.
• Avoid anthropomorphism -- attributing human feelings or thoughts to animals.
Photographers' Guidelines
Florida Wildlife has a long history of showcasing outstanding and award-winning photography and artwork. In order to continue this tradition, only extremely sharp, in-focus and well-lit photographs are considered for publication. We prefer high-resolution scans rather than film to avoid damage to or loss of original work. Low-resolution images enlarged via a computer program and other obviously retouched images will not be considered. We cannot accept soft-focused or blurred images.
When taking photographs which include people, look for shots illustrating that everyone enjoys outdoor activities—young and old, male and female, able bodied and disabled and those from various cultural backgrounds. Take advantage of naturally occurring shots—set-up shots are easily identified as such.
Each image submitted, whether digital, transparency or glossy print, should be labeled with the photographer's name and a number. The number should correspond with a separate caption sheet. The caption sheet should describe the action, place and/or person pictured. Include the name, address, telephone number and e-mail address of the photographer.
Images may be cropped, rotated, flipped or otherwise edited by a graphic artist to suit the magazine's style or to fit in available space.
We accept:
• High-resolution digital images, at least 300dpi and 2M-15M. If e-mailed, larger files should be sent singly and as JPEGs. If submitted via CD, images may be JPEG, TIFF or EPS.
• 35mm or larger first-generation slides or negatives.
• High quality color prints, preferably 8x10.
All images should:
• Be shot in Florida or illustrate species living in Florida.
• Portray hunting, fishing and all other activities conforming to Florida's legal regulations, safety practices and to high ethical standards.
• If the photograph is taken on a boat or dock, any people in the photograph should be pictured wearing personal flotation devices.
Other Policies
All submissions are on speculation, and payment is made upon publication. Payment varies, depending on length, complexity and quality. In general, we pay $50 for each photograph (up to $200 for a front cover) and $75-$250 for articles.
Materials will be handled carefully, but due to the risk of mailing and shipping, Florida Wildlife and its agents will not be responsible for damage or loss of submitted material.
Stories and photographs will not be accepted for publication if they:
• Refer to alcohol or tobacco products.
• Use profanity or picture profane printed products such as explicit t-shirts.
• Advertise or promote a business or product.
• Fail to show respect for the game being taken and/or contain overly graphic details of the harvest.
• Are strictly "trophy" in content—pictures of a sportsperson with harvest or "how I got my biggest . . ."stories.
Deadlines
Publication Speculation Submission Deadline Assigned Article Deadline
January/February July 15 September 1
March/April September 15 November 1
May/June November 15 January 1
July/August January 15 March 1
September/October March 15 May 1
November/December May 15 July 1
Mail address: Editor, Florida Wildlife, 620 S. Meridian St., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1600
E-mail: floridawildlife@MyFWC.com
Fax: 850-488-8974
Phone: 850-410-4944 or 1-800-416-4081


The Horse is a monthly magazine devoted to equine health care. The publication focuses on educational topics and news and is geared towards the professional, hands-on horse owner.
The Horse pays on acceptance. Writers should submit a resume and samples of their writing before submitting a manuscript, and including an e-mail address will expedite our response to you. Query letters or complete manuscripts will be reviewed after this process. The Horse will not accept unsolicited manuscripts. A byline is given and acceptance for publication includes first rights and online rights unless otherwise agreed upon.
The Horse prefers "how-to topics," technical topics, and topical interviews. It accepts no first-person experiences except from professionals--this is a technical magazine to inform horse owners.
Clips (writing samples) should ideally show an ability to organize technical information to maximize the understanding and education of the reader, as well as a smooth, correct writing style.
If you have a specific article topic in mind, save yourself some trouble by first checking to make sure we have not done an article on the topic recently, and do not already have one assigned on it in the near future. You can check recent issues (by issue or via a topical search) and our calendar of upcoming topics.
Articles range from short news items at 250 words to 4,000 word cover stories; payments vary depending on length of article.
If photos are to be submitted with a submission, please do not send originals. The Horse is not responsible for unsolicited, lost, or damaged images. Please see the complete Photography Guidelines below.
Contact:
The Horse: Your Guide To Equine Health Care
Kimberly Brown
Editor-in-Chief/Publisher
PO Box 919003
Lexington, KY 40591-9003
kbrown@TheHorse.com
**Please see our writer's style guidelines as well.
Photography Guidelines
-View 2009 Photo Needs Now!
Magazine Needs: About 40 photos/issue; 20-30 supplied by freelancers. Contracts required. Captions preferred. Published work ok. Buys one-time rights. Payment based on photo size and use ($35 for online usage; $40 for less than 1/4 page; $70 for 1/4 page to less than a full page; $90 for a full page; $120 for a spread; $350 for cover). Please do not send originals. The Horse is not responsible for unsolicited, lost or damaged images.
SUBMISSIONS
For digital images:
• Please do not submit low resolution files. All pictures submitted to The Horse must be at least 300 dpi at a 4 x 6 inches.
• Take the time to fill in properties (metadata) on your photos. (Even when they are e-mailed, because it is very hard to sort the images and file them for appropriate use.) This is mandatory for all digital photos submitted. Even though this is time consuming, please at least put your name and a few (1-3) general keywords (ie. eating grass, flies, water, farrier, etc.). All basic photo software has this capability. This will help ensure that you receive proper photo credit and payment.
• Please do not send CDs with locked images. For our purposes, we do change the name of the photos when they are filed into our system. However, properties on photos do not change even when photos are renamed. So, please put your name in the properties for all submitted photos.
• If you are having trouble e-mailing images, it is most likely because your files are just too large. If you are sending very large files, you can upload them to the FTP site ftp://production:pogo051@ftp.bloodhorse.com Please e-mail Megan Arszman (marszman@thehorse.com) for more information.
For slides and photographs:
• Please do not submit without discussing with the Photo Editor. Photographs and/or slides that are received will be handled carefully, but we are not responsible for their safety or return. Do not submit original photographs or slides. All submissions of slides and photographs must be issue-specific. We just do not have the room to keep stock slides or photographs. So please try to submit stock photos in a digital format.
When you are published in The Horse:
If you are published in The Horse, we will send you a PDF file of the page of the magazine with your image on it upon your request.
Photo Needs:
Photo needs can be viewed at the following link:
http://www.thehorse.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ID=1405
(Or you can just type in 1405 in the article search from the homepage).
If you would like to look ahead, and send future images (which we would love because we are really trying to get things in sooner and work further ahead) please take a look at our editorial calendar. (Which is accessible from the homepage.) http://www.thehorse.com/MediaKit/pr_edit_calendar.asp
Final Tips:
• Only high-quality, professional images will be accepted. No blurry shots please unless they are blurred to show motion of the horse. Make sure photos are not too dark for reproduction. Check that dark horses do not blend into dark backgrounds and white horses do not fade into a light background. Backgrounds are always important. Ask yourself if the focus of the photo is on a cluttered background or on the subject of the photo. Also, colorful images will grab attention of those lacking color. Keep this in mind while shooting.
• It is recommended that you send in samples of your work if you have not worked with us before. If the photos are deemed acceptable based on the criteria above, a photo needs list will be provided.
• Interaction shots are always needed--horses with people, horses with horses, owners and veterinarians, owners and farriers.
• Also needed are photos of a horse with an actual illness or injury (i.e. equine herpesvirus, colic, narcolepsy, etc.)
• We tend to use seasonal shots to correspond with the issue (such as winter shots for winter issues), so images for the winter issues might need to be shot way in advance. Plan ahead.
• Please put your name on every photo or slide; this will help us get them back to you.
• Please keep us updated as to your contact information (including a mailing address, shipping address for the return of photos, phone, e-mail, and a web site if applicable). This is so we can make sure payment, magazines, and photos go to the right place and also allow us to get in contact with you if any unexpected photo needs arise.
• Please observe all deadlines listed if sending in for a specific issue.
• Please call Megan Arszman at 859/276-6833 or email her at marszman@thehorse.com if you have any questions.
• View the Photo Needs list periodically for updates.
***Please include your name and 1-3 keywords on every digital photo submitted!***
Contact:
The Horse: Your Guide To Equine Health Care
Megan Arszman
Photo and Newsletter Editor
PO Box 919003
Lexington, KY 40591-9003
marszman@thehorse.com


AUTHOR'S GUIDELINE
A note from the Editor
Dear Prospective PT Contributor:
Thanks for inquiring about the submission guidelines for PHOTO Techniques magazine. We’re perhaps the most technical photography magazine on the newsstand, and cover both traditional and digital photography. Our readership is comprised of advanced amateurs and working professionals. As the name implies, many of our articles focus on the techniques that help produce exceptional photographs. We also focus on the science of photography. We’ve closely examined, for instance, the numbers behind the superiority of 16-bit imaging, and the techniques behind the manipulation of light, the interaction of photochemicals, and useful tips for processing and printing photographs. Many of our articles have featured experiments that readers can perform at home and duplicate the results for themselves.
Many of our readers are students of the Zone System, created by photographer Ansel Adams and others. Many are well-versed in Adams’ work and teachings, and several contributing editors specifically address the Zone System on an ongoing basis. Many readers are largely or solely digital. Articles on digital photography should cover the hows and whys of some aspect of the process of creating quality digital prints, rather than illustrating what one can do with various wacky Photoshop filters. Our readers also enjoy technical articles, scientific tests and guides that we present. “How-to” articles backed by concrete examples and good photographs are always welcome.
Before you submit, we ask that you first pick up an issue or two to get a good feeling for the magazine’s content. You’ll see that most of our published photographs appear in stories about using a given photographic technique, so article ideas (or a full article, if you’ve written it) generally should accompany submitted photographs. Photographs with no article idea can only appear in our portfolio section, which makes the odds of selection long (portfolios will need an accompanying essay, in any case, if they are chosen).
Portfolios
We’re always looking for interesting images for our cover or portfolio section. Having said that, we publish only six portfolios, six covers, and less than a handful of “one-pagers” each year—and half of those are solicited privately. As with other photography magazines, the odds are long. We say this not to discourage submissions, but so that potential contributors will realize that this is not a contest: acceptance or rejection of your work is a judgment not of its ultimate quality or merit but merely of its suitability to our current needs.
We need images that go together well. Portfolios which try to show the range and adaptability of the photographer by including disparate types of standard pictures are unlikely to be accepted. Think of a one-person gallery show—most offer bodies of work on a theme or two, not random assortments of “this and that.” The exception to this is if you choose to send two groups of pictures, different from each other but each internally coherent.
To be chosen, work must go beyond competence; generic work in any category isn’t interesting. For instance, we get many, many portfolios of landscapes that aphotographer shot while on vacation, so before sending in images of waterfalls or Monument Valley, ask yourself whether the images truly show a fresh view of an often-depicted subject or whether you’re better off covering less crowded territory. No subject matter is excluded, but work that diverges radically from the norms of public taste begins with a strike against it.
We pay $400 for a four page portfolio (usually four to eight images), plus we can provide extra copies of the issue in which your work appears.
Submitting
Work must be original and not previously published. Please include your e-mail address, and home and work telephone numbers on both your manuscript and illustrations. Upon acceptance, we’ll first edit and lay out the article, then fax it to you to check for errors. Articles generally pay $100 per published magazine page.
You can send text and images via e-mail attachments. (Please, however, do not imbed your graphics into your Word documents.) Send your work to: jgordon@phototechmag.com
If sending text and images via U.S. Mail, include a disk with your article in Microsoft Word format. Items submitted via U.S. Mail must be accompanied by a return envelope (and packing) with return postage. Please package your work well, and ensure that it is easy to handle and re-package.
Text: Articles should be less than 2,500 words. Text should be submitted in double-spaced format. Please include any diagrams, illustrations or photos to be used with the article, along with captions. Captions should include type of camera used, type of film and any other technical information—including camera settings, how you processed it, type of developer, type of paper, etc.
Images: Send 8–20 prints; 8x10s are best; anything larger than 11x14 is strongly discouraged—they’re difficult logistically and hard to scan. If sending slides please enclose between 15-25 images for us to review, along a description of what’s in the photographs, where you shot them, the type of camera/lens set-up used, and type of film. Slides should be good dupes: DO NOT send valuable or irreplaceable originals without specific consent. Please indicate if digital images are comprised of more than one “negative.”
You can also send photos as JPEGs attached to e-mail, not totalling more than about 1 MB. Please send no more than 10 at a time, and the absolute minimum size 320x240 pixels (640x480 is better) so that we can see all the fabulous detail in your images. You can burn images (as JPEGs or TIFFs) onto a CD and mail it (a good option for sending more or high-resolution images).


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Writers' Guidelines
Caribbean Travel & Life is in its 20th year of providing stories and photos about our fascinating region. Potential writers for the magazine must understand that our audience is made up of upscale, sophisticated and experienced Caribbean travelers who visit the region repeatedly. Therefore, our readers look to CT&L to guide them to new and interesting places to visit and to present the many facets of Caribbean culture.

The editors of CT&L are always open to ideas from writers. Our only requirements are that the writing be superb, the subject be something unique and interesting, and the writer must know his/her material. To understand what kind of stories we buy, read the magazine. We do NOT run generalized travelogues, guidebook-like island profiles, or standard stories about well-known, over-publicized or commonly visited places. Our readers demand behind-the-scenes stories, off-the-beaten-path destinations and ahead-of-the-curve knowledge about the Caribbean.

Most of the major features in CT&L are assigned to staff or to writers with whose work we are familiar. New writers will have better success starting off in one of our departments. Always keep in mind that the availability of good photographs to illustrate a story is essential.

TO SUBMIT
To submit a query, send a brief email to Dave Herndon, Editor, Caribbean Travel & Life, editor@caribbeantravelmag.com. Please do not call and do not send a complete manuscript unless requested.


Photography Guidelines
Sierra, the magazine of the Sierra Club, publishes photographs pertaining to the natural world and the environment. We use high-quality, mostly color photographs and prefer digital files.
Photographers interested in submitting work to Sierra are encouraged to send a link to their Web site, along with a stock listing of regions and subjects of specialty for us to review. Please do not send unsolicited transparencies and prints. We do not have the staff to review them or ensure their safe return.
We review photographers' stock lists (subject matter and locations in photographs) and samples and keep the names of potential contributors on file. Photographers are contacted only when subjects they have in stock are needed. We typically do not post our photo-needs list online or elsewhere.
Sierra does not accept responsibility for lost or damaged transparencies sent on spec or for portfolio review.
Please e-mail Photo.Submissions@sierraclub.org. Thank you for your interest in contributing to Sierra.

Submission Guidelines for Writers and Photographers
About Us:Yankee Magazine covers the six New England states of Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Our Feature articles, as well as the departments of Home, Food, and Travel, reflect what is happening currently in the region. Writers interested in working with us should read several current issues of Yankee before querying us or sending an unsolicited manuscript.
Also read editor Mel Allen's 5 Best, Surefire Ways to Break Into Yankee.
Stories or Queries:Yankee welcomes freelance submissions in the areas of home, travel, food, and non-fiction editorial. We are not currently accepting poetry, fiction, or cartoons. Both manuscripts and queries should include a small collection of clips of your other work. Manuscripts should additionally be accompanied with a short cover letter.
If submitting by the U.S. mail, please include a SASE with sufficient postage for both a reply and your materials to be returned to you. We reply as quickly as possible, but please allow at least five weeks. All material should be sent to the attention of Justin Shatwell.
Yankee buys all rights to stories it purchases. Payment is made on acceptance of the article by the assignment editor and with the writer's submitted invoice.
Justin Shatwell
Yankee Magazine
PO Box 520
Dublin, NH 03444
editors@yankeepub.com
Photography and Art: We give assignments to experienced professionals. If you want to work with us, show us a portfolio of your best work. Contact our Photo Editor, Heather Marcus, before sending any photography to our Art Department. Please do not send any unsolicited original photography or artwork.
Heather Marcus
603-563-8118, ext. 192
heatherm@yankeepub.com

Submissions
Photo Submission Guidelines
>> View Digital Submissions Guidelines PDF
>> Download Photo Delivery Receipt
Thank you for your inquiry regarding photography in Arizona Highways. Although the magazine and our Related Products (calendars, books, cards, etc.) are all planned many months ahead, we welcome photographic submissions of original transparencies, 35mm slides and high-resolution digital files that exhibit the high quality that we demand from our professional contributors.
In order to achieve the high-quality reproductions in our publications, we prefer large format (4x5) transparencies, especially for the large scenic landscapes for Arizona Highways is famous. We will use medium format and 35mm transparencies that display exceptional quality and content. Digital files must be prepared according to our Digital Photography Guidelines (see our Web site to download a copy) and burned to a disk. Some subjects such as wildlife and people are best suited to smaller formats and digital SLRs, but in order to achieve high-quality reproductions they must be shot on fine-grained color slide film (100 ISO or slower) or digitally captured at low ISOs in RAW. Edit your photos carefully before submitting. More is not necessarily better. Submit only the images that are as good or better than those you see in our magazine, books, and calendars. Midday light is the worst for photography of any kind, but especially bad for landscape photography. Be original and creative in your composition and approach to common subjects, and avoid visual clichés like saguaro silhouettes at sunset.
Each photographic submission must be accompanied by a completed Arizona Highways Photo Delivery Receipt (PDR) signed and dated by the photographer. To obtain a PDR, visit the Arizona Highways Web site to download a copy to fill out and enclose with your submission. We may hold images that meet quality standards and suit current subject needs. All rejects will be returned promptly.
For protection and ease of viewing by the editors, please use slide file pages and clear acetate sleeves on all transparencies and slides. Each photograph submitted must be clearly labeled with the photographer’s name and detailed caption information printed on the transparency mount. This includes names of people, landmarks, and locations and positive identification of all plants and animals.
THE EDITORS WILL NOT REVIEW PHOTOGRAPHY THAT IS SUBMITTED WITHOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER’S NAME AND CONTACT INFORMATION ON EACH AND EVERY TRANSPARENCY MOUNT. IF HIGH RESOLUTION DIGITAL FILES ARE BEING SUBMITTED, USE FILE METADATA TO INCLUDE CAPTION AND COPYRIGHT INFORMATION.
Nearly all photographs used in our publications are purchased from free-lance photographers. One-time publication rights are purchased, and all other rights remain with the photographer. All transparencies are returned after use. For digital submissions, disks containing digital files will be destroyed after use. We prefer that photographers in the Phoenix metro area drop off and pick up their photography at our offices. Long distance submissions should be sent by US Mail Certified or private express courier service. Return postage will be paid by Arizona Highways.
Mail submissions to:
Photography Editor
Arizona Highways Magazine
2039 W. Lewis Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85009
Standard page rates are paid for all stock photographs published in the magazine. Payment is made upon publication according to the following schedule:
Front cover - $600
2-page spread - $350
Full page plus - $300
Full page - $200
Half-page plus - $150
Minimum - $125
A copy of the payment schedule for all Arizona Highways publications is available on request.

WRITERS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS GUIDELINES

Sport Diver magazine has over 250,000 readers who are newly certified scuba divers and active dive enthusiasts. Approximately 30,000 of those readers are PADI Divemasters, Assistant Instructors and Instructors. www.sportdiver.com has hundreds of thousands more. Because Sport Diver is the official publication of the PADI Diving Society, the vast majority of its readers are certified through PADI. The following statistics, compiled by PADI, reflect – in part – the composition of Sport Diver's readership.

There are 8.5 million certified scuba divers in the United States (all agencies) PADI certifies 70% of divers in the U.S. and 55% of divers throughout the world 72% of divers are male and 28% are female 62% of divers have an average income above $50,000 39% of divers are in professional/managerial occupation 58% of divers are married 50% of divers have a college degree The average age for divers is 36 years old

More specifically, Sport Diver's readership is broken into two age categories: 18-28 and 42-55. Both groups are predominantly male. Most of the 18- to 28-year-old group has been certified two years or less. Leisure travel and outdoor recreation compose the majority of vacation and free-time activities for both groups.

MAGAZINE STRUCTURE:

Dive Briefs covers the most current news and events: Political and regulatory news, record-setting events and notable happenings, plus books and videos

Regular columns are written by regular columnists, but supplemental articles are welcomed: Diver's Ed. (dive education and health), Images (still photography, video, digital photography), Gear (equipment) and
Features (articles 1,000 – 3,000 words in three main interest areas). (We're also interested in photo essays focused in any of these categories. Photo essays must have a clearly defined theme.)

Travel: represents the majority of feature articles. (It also represents the majority of submissions we receive.)

Destination: articles report the on hot destinations and their diving styles, attractions, amenities and culture. The articles are usually an overview of the flair and flavor of an island or country. Topside activity is of equal (in some cases greater) importance as the diving. We also cover exotic travel, which must have a dive angle but need not be solely about diving.

Do not submit articles that are glorified travel itineraries or simply a dive-by-dive chronology of your last vacation. These articles will be rejected.
Adventure: anything that out of the ordinary. Adventure always means some form of unusual activity, but it doesn't always take place at far-flung destinations. There are good adventures in our backyards.

Critters/Environment: some aspect of marine life or ecosystems. These can include the quest for a rare encounter, the quirky nature of a little-known creature, how and where to find specific species, or overviews of the worldwide condition of a species or habitat.

While conservation is a priority issue for the majority of divers and the staff of Sport Diver, we will reject extremist diatribes on behalf of specific organizations, unfairly balanced articles or negative attacks. Be very careful if you are considering this type of article, and be sure that all of your sources and facts can be independently verified.

Travel News: One lead story 250-400 words and occasionally a second item 50 – 100 words. Focus on news of air travel, sea travel, resorts and globe-trotting. May include focus on expansions, improvements or new additions.
Travel News Listings are short news blurbs about destination and specials, discounts and dive-travel packages being offered at destination around the world.
WRITING GUIDELINES:
Before you submit anything, READ THE LAST TWO ISSUES OF SPORT DIVER MAGAZINE and REVIEW OUR WEB SITE. Ask yourself if your idea fits into a section of Sport Diver (if it does not, the odds are slim that we can publish something that deviates from our editorial structure and vision). Please keep in mind: It is virtually impossible to sell to Sport Diver unless you are extremely familiar with the magazine's voice and tone.

In all but the rarest of cases, manuscripts must have publishing-quality photography. We want topside photography included. Photos often sell the story. If you are strictly a writer, let us know if you can connect with a photographer and send us samples of that person's work.

Full-length feature stories are usually assigned to our editorial staff or to regular contributors, but we are always looking to establish new relationships with writers and photographers. Do not be deterred from pitching us sound ideas. (Just remember that you are selling yourself as much as the story concept.)
All feature articles need the following information included as a sidebar:
Phone, fax, e-mail and Web site URL for all cited sources and dive operators. (We don't need postal addresses).
Traveler resources: map location, transportation to destination, topside activities and/or points of interest, climate (and/or best time to dive), entry/exit requirements or taxes, currency, language, tipping practices, water potability, electrical current, tourism board info.
Dive operations: number of boats/divers on boats, equipment type/condition, type diving/parameters, ancillary services availability, (camera rental, E-6 processing, etc.). "Doing it like a local," "it" being anything -- partying, best beer, best restaurants, best beaches, local customs you need to know about, etc. All manuscripts and queries should follow these format guidelines:

Use a serif font (such as Times Roman) in 12 or 14 pt. Do not add extra hard-return line spaces between paragraphs. Indent new paragraphs using a tab space set 0.5 inches. Do not use five space-bar spaces to indent. Single-space after sentence-ending punctuation. (Do not double space between the period ending a sentence and the capital letter beginning the next sentence.) Italicize boat names, movie titles and book titles.

We pay $300-$500 for feature articles (text only). We pay $50-$150 for Briefs, Travel News opener, or short Passport stories (text only). Long Passport stories pay up to $400 (text only).

PHOTOGRAPHY GUIDELINES:
Our priority is quality. We prefer digital images on CD or DVD in RAW format, but will review 35mm slides. Larger formats are accepted. Rarely will a photo print be reproduced in the magazine, but they may be used on the Web site. Originals or dupes are accepted when reviewing slides (indicate availability of originals). Do not send original slides with queries, and never send the only copy of a digital file. If you send slides and your idea is accepted, we will request originals. Label all slides with photographer's name and address and/or phone number. A caption sheet must accompany all accepted submissions unless otherwise agreed. All submissions must include a sheet documenting the number of images submitted and the article to which they belong. We purchase one-time rights, including the use of photos on the Sport Diver Web site within the context of the original article.

PRINT RATES:
Cover $1,000 2-page spread $200 Page + $175 Full page $150 Half page + $125 Half page $100 Less than 1/2 $75 "Spot" $50
Separate rates will be negotiated for photos used on the Web site outside the original article with which they appeared in print.

SUBMISSION PROCESS:
Ideas for Feature articles should be submitted via query letter sent e-mail or regular mail at the addresses below. We will respond via e-mail unless you do not have e-mail availability. (If you don't, get it immediately if you plan to be a writer.) If you want materials returned via regular mail, enclose SASE, but be aware that, these days, most writers prefer response via e-mail. No multiple submissions accepted. Please allow 6-8 weeks to receive a response to queries. All queries must meet the following criteria:

Succinct statement of concept and style/approach (no more than three short paragraphs). Availability of photos and their source. Samples help sell stories. Send dupes of 35mm slides, or JPEG or tiff file e-mail attachments. Do not send originals. Sport Diver will not be responsible for the return of unsolicited original photos. Brief professional biography - any special credentials you hold and previous writing experience. Include photocopies of previously published clips. Sport Diver will not be responsible for the return of unsolicited original clips. Your complete mailing address, e-mail address and phone numbers.
Submissions for non-feature article items can be made either as a query or complete text submission. Include photo samples or a source for photos. (Sport Diver will not be responsible for the return of any unsolicited photos.) All submissions must include your complete mailing address, e-mail address and phone numbers.

All manuscripts must be submitted in one of the following formats:
E-mailed attachment (preferred) or CD-ROM in Microsoft Word or compatible software (plain text format is acceptable). Do not try to arrange your manuscript like a magazine page; that really doesn't help us. Do not submit hard copy without a digital attachment.
Submissions should be addressed to Connie White, Managing Editor via e-mail at Connie White.
Or, you can submit via regular mail to:
Attn: Connie White, Managing Editor Sport Diver magazine
460 N. Orlando Ave., Suite 200
Winter Park, FL 32789


Photographer guidelines
Quick links to Frequently Asked Questions:
• How to join our photographer database
• Acceptable digital file formats
• Caption and photo credit information
• Digital lightbox submissions
• Photo handling and archiving
• Payment rates and publishing rights
• Montana Outdoors Annual Photo Issue
Thank you for inquiring about photo guidelines for Montana Outdoors. We’re always seeking new talent and beautiful imagery, and photographers are welcome to submit photos for consideration.
Join our talented pool of photographers
Please send your contact information, including address, phone, E-mail and website to lduran@mt.gov. We will enter your information into our photographer database and will add you to our photo call e-mail list.
We send out six photo calls per year via e-mail, usually about two months in advance of the magazine issue. These photo calls feature specific requests for the stories we are working on. Unsolicited images are not accepted, as we simply don’t have the time or space to consider them.
Montana Outdoors purchases photographs of the highest standards in clarity, color, and sharpness of focus (when focus is called for). We also require images to be clearly illustrative, be exceptionally beautiful, sparkle with a full range of dark to light, and have a good light source.
Currently we have about 400 photographers who regularly contribute to our magazine. With only 40 pages and limited space, Montana Outdoors doesn't purchase a lot of photos from any one photographer, but we recognize that each person brings his or her own talents and specialties to our publication. Crisp, colorful photos, unique perspectives, artistic interpretation all score points with us. Please just send us your very best images. Quality over quantity is always preferred.
Photo submissions and image formats
We will take good care of your submissions but will not be able to return them for two to three months. We do not honor holding fees. We do not acknowledge receipt of submissions unless you send them by certified mail.
Montana Outdoors does not generally publish photos of captive animals. We prefer to use images of animals photographed in the wild and will give preference to wild animal photos accordingly.
We accept all photos provided that the files meet our publication requirements:
Slides and transparencies. Beginning with our May-June 2008 issue, we will no longer accept film submissions. Our workflow is entirely digital.
Digital files. Please send 8-bit, high-resolution TIFF files on a CD or DVD. We don't accept RAW format files, as there are too many versions of RAW to accommodate into our workflow. We prefer digital files that have only little or no color correction or sharpening. Some of this work must be performed on our end, in order to optimize photos correctly for process-color magazine printing.
We calibrate our color workflow and monitors to color keys provided by our printer, so it’s important that we receive images in a relatively untouched state.
Digital photos must meet minimum resolution requirements for printing. At minimum, we require a photo to be at least 8”x10” at 300 pixels per inch. Ideally, we prefer photos that are 11”x17” (a full 2-page spread in the magazine) at 360 pixels per inch. Since our magazine is printed stochastically, we require slightly higher resolution than standard line-screen printing. The bottom-line: the higher the resolution and size of your image, the larger we can feature it in our pages.
We do not return CDs and DVDs submitted to us unless specifically requested.
Caption and credit information
All photos must be labeled or include meta data and keywords that include your name, and credit written as you wish the photo credit to read. We appreciate that you add brief caption information (e.g., “Mule deer buck, Little Belt Mtns.”).
Digital lightboxes
You may also send us custom lightboxes generated from your website. We will review your lightboxes accordingly, but be advised that we consider digital images sent to us first, and look to lightboxes secondary to fill our photo needs.
Photo handling and archiving
Often, we will archive your digital submissions to a hard drive, referenced by photographer and date of submission. We do this so we can refer back to your images and consider them for future articles, magazine news items, or other FWP projects. This also helps us to learn what your specialties are and to become familiar with the subject matter you shoot. Not to mention it saves you the trouble of re-submitting the same images at a later date. Understand that we will NEVER share your images with anyone or any organization.
And if we wish to feature your photos in an FWP project other than the magazine, we will ask for your permission first. If you do not want us to archive your images, please specify your wish with your submission, and whether or not you want us to return your disk(s).
Payment information and publishing rights
Photo payment is as follows:
Front cover: $300
Inside 2-page spread: $175
Back cover: $150
Inside full page: $100
Full page + additional columns: $100 + $25 per each additional column
Inside half-page or smaller: $75
Photo sequence (for a series of small illustrative photos roughly 1" to 1.5": $40
All photos used will be credited in the magazine. We will credit your photo based on how you label your file (i.e., “John Q. Photographer”, “Photographs R Us” or “joephotgrapher.com”). Photographers whose images are printed will receive five copies of the magazine issue.
Montana Outdoors articles are featured on the Montana FWP and Montana Outdoors web sites. We may include a small JPEG version of the opening spread for each article, or an image of the cover. We will not seek separate permission nor pay additional compensation for this electronic use.
Purchase rights to your photos are for one-time use only, with these exceptions:
1. Limited, small-format, on-line use as noted above.
2. Covers and spreads may be reproduced to promote the magazine.
3. Photographs may be reprinted as part of an article reprint used for educational purposes only.
If we select your photos for an issue, you will receive a purchase agreement indicating the photos we have purchased and the total amount to be paid. Upon receipt of your signed copy of this agreement, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will send a check payment to you.
The Montana Outdoors annual photo issue
Each year, we dedicate our January–February issue to photography. No stories or news items, just the most beautiful, intriguing, and incredible images that cross our desks. For aspiring photographers and part-time photo hobbyists, this is your best opportunity catch our eye. And it's the one time each year that we open the pool to all types and styles of imagery. Sometimes our photo issue is focused around a basic theme, like Montana seasons or Montana wildlife; other years, it's open to simply the most amazing photos sent to us.

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Contact Scrap Magazine
• Welcome to Scrap
• Scrap Staff
• Scrap Writer’s Guidelines
• Scrap Photographer’s/Artist’s Guidelines
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Welcome to Scrap
Scrap is the bimonthly magazine of the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI), a Washington, D.C.-based trade association with about 1,500 member companies that process, broker, and consume scrap commodities, including ferrous and nonferrous metals, paper, glass, textiles, rubber, and plastics.

Scrap has a Threefold Purpose:
• To provide practical and useful information to scrap professionals through articles and columns that will increase the profitability of their businesses. The editorial content of Scrap is designed to stimulate--to help scrap professionals manage all aspects of their businesses more successfully. Each issue communicates a variety of ideas to achieve that objective.
• To provide an editorial environment that will complement the sales message and help enhance advertisers’ profits. A quality editorial product provides additional credence and credibility to each advertisement in the magazine. Scrap wants its advertisers to be profitable and realizes that the editorial setting and target readership it provides are key ingredients to that success.
• To ensure that Scrap generates sufficient income to cover all of its costs, as well as to support ISRI in conducting other education, information, and research programs to benefit the association’s membership.
Scrap is located within the ISRI headquarters and can be reached at:
Scrap
1325 G St. N.W., Suite 1000
Washington, DC 20005-3104

If you wish to contact a Scrap staff member by phone, fax, or e-mail, here’s everything you need to know.
Scrap Staff
Publisher & Editor-in-Chief
Kent Kiser
Phone: 202/662-8547
Fax: 202/626-0947
E-mail: kentkiser@scrap.org

Editor
Rachel H. Pollack
Phone: 202/662-8543
Fax: 202/626-0943
E-mail: rachelpollack@scrap.org
Assistant Editor
Lindsay Holst
Phone: 202/662-8531
Fax: 202/626-0931
E-mail: lindsayholst@scrap.org
Production Director
Ellen Ross
Phone: 202/662-8545
Fax: 202/626-0945
E-mail: ellenross@scrap.org
Advertising Sales Director
Bob Emery
Phone: 440/268-0501
Mobile: 216/832-5927
Fax: 440/268-0502
E-mail: bobemery@scrap.org
Circulation and Advertising Associate
Valerie Hillyer
Phone: 202/662-8540
Fax: 202/626-0940
E-mail: valeriehillyer@scrap.org
Web Administrator
Aaron B. Pryor
Phone: 202/662-8539
Fax: 202/626-0939
E-mail: aaronpryor@isri.org
Scrap Writer’s Guidelines
Though Scrap is predominantly staff-written, the magazine does hire freelance writers. Most assignments are multisource features that focus on topics of interest and importance to scrap recyclers, such as new scrap processing and handling equipment, environmental regulations and legislation, market trends, management and operational techniques, and more. Scrap pays $600-$1,000 depending on the length and difficulty of the assignment. Payment upon acceptance. Byline given.
Writers interested in freelance assignments with Scrap should mail a letter of interest and at least two feature clips to Scrap, Attn: Kent Kiser, 1325 G St. N.W., Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20005-3104.
Scrap Photographer’s/Artist’s Guidelines
Scrap uses two to three photographers and two to five artists per issue. Photography assignments usually involve taking 35mm or 2 1/4-inch color images of scrap processing and consuming facilities, including materials, operating equipment, and personnel. Scrap usually pays $600-$1,000, plus expenses, for a one-day shoot. Payment upon receipt of images. While Scrap usually buys first rights, full rights are occasionally sought. Credit line given.
Most artworks are four-color pieces designed to accompany a specific article, with concepts suggested by Scrap and its art director. Scrap usually pays $500-$1,500 per illustration/artwork, depending on the assignment. Payment upon receipt of finished artwork. While Scrap usually buys first rights, full rights are occasionally sought. Credit line given.
Photographers and artists interested in assignments with Scrap should mail a letter of interest and brochures/printed samples of their work to Scrap, Attn: Kent Kiser, 1325 G St. N.W., Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20005-3104.