Freelance writing, Nebraskaland Magazine, pays $0.15 per word

NEBRASKAland Magazine is published ten times a year by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, 2200 North 33rd Street, Lincoln, Nebraska, 68503. Circulation is 30,000. Issues are 52 pages (including covers).

The magazine's content reflects its diverse audience and the specific concerns of its publisher, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Subject matter includes all varieties of outdoor recreation including camping, travel, canoeing, hunting, fishing, Nebraska's state parks and recreation areas, wildlife, natural history, unique personalities, art, culture, history and personal reminiscence. All articles have a strong Nebraska association.

About 90 percent of published articles and photographs are produced by magazine staff writers and photographers. The magazine welcomes freelance submissions and pays $.15 per word of edited text. Freelance submissions for photographs are also welcome, and pay the following rates: Front cover, $250; Inside front cover, $150; Back cover, $100; and $125 per individual page.

Guidelines for Writers

A. NEBRASKAland welcomes high-quality articles with a Nebraska slant. Topics may include any of those listed above. Serious, light or humorous treatments are acceptable. "How-to" articles are welcome. Queries are encouraged and can bs sent through the mail with an appropriate SASE or emailed to the magazine's editor at doug.carroll@nebraska.gov.

B. First person narratives ("Me and Joe" stories) are likely to be published only if they describe a unique experience, go beyond the simple details of a hunting or fishing trip or are uniquely reminiscent of Nebraska's past.

C. Submissions accompanied by appropriate illustration (photos or art) or appropriate suggestions for illustration are welcome. See Guidelines for Photographers for more information.

D. Stories average about 2,500 words, but lengths range from about 800 words to about 4,000 words. NEBRASKAland follows the conventions of the Associated Press Stylebook and Outdoor Writers Association of America Outdoor Style Manual.

E. Manuscripts must be double-spaced and sent in 12-point font. Electronic files (email attachments) are acceptable, but should be accompanied by a hard copy of the submission. The writer's full address and telephone number must accompany each submission. Unsolicited material will be returned only if accompanied by a SASE.

F. Seasonal material should be submitted at least six months before anticipated publication. Authors will be notified of acceptance or rejection within six months.

G. A detailed evaluation of rejected work cannot be provided.

Contact Information:

For inquiries: NEBRASKAland Magazine, P.O. Box 30370, Lincoln, NE 68503

For submissions: NEBRASKAland Magazine, P.O. Box 30370, Lincoln, NE 68503

Website: http://outdoornebraska.ne.gov

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