Central Penn Parent magazine is published 12 times a year by Journal Publications Inc. (JPI). We print 38,000 copies of the magazine and distribute them in Cumberland, Dauphin, York, Lebanon, Perry and Lancaster counties. Our audited pass-along rate of 1.4 means that Central Penn Parent reaches more than 91,000 readers each month. Established in 1996, Central Penn Parent is the award-winning go-to resource for parents and families in the midstate.
What we are looking for …
Central Penn Parent magazine relies heavily on copy generated by freelance writers in our communities. Whenever possible, we use local sources in stories. Local writers are given preference when we are making assignments. We ask that all stories include a minimum of two local sources. We prefer a mix of experts and parents from different regions in our four-county market.
The purchase of reprints is considered.
Pitched pieces should be offered up well in advance, as we aim to work three months ahead of deadline.
What we pay …
Pay varies by the level of detail required for, and word count of, the assignment. Fees for original articles start at $50 and max out at $125. Writers who work with us for an extended time and writers who work on unusually research-heavy pieces will be paid at the higher end of the scale.
Our standard rate for reprints is $35.
We will ask you to submit a writer’s agreement specifying the negotiated rate. The agreement will also state that the writer retains ownership rights to the piece for future reprint (available after one month). The contracted rate includes the right for Central Penn Parent to reprint and archive said piece on www.centralpennparent.com.
Turning in your work …
Articles should be submitted as MS Word documents via e-mail at editor@centralpennparent.com. Please include your name, address, e-mail and telephone number with all queries and submissions and let us know if there is a preferred method of contact. The same should be included on any submitted attachments. Please use AP Style in your work for Central Penn Parent. All submitted copy must include clearly identified resources (names, phone numbers).
Direct questions to: editor@centralpennparent.com.
Contact Information:
For inquiries: editor@centralpennparent.com
For submissions: editor@centralpennparent.com
Website: http://www.centralpennparent.com
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Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Freelance writing, The Baby Corner, pays $0.02 per word
If you are interested in writing for the Baby Corner, there are two options. First, you can inquire about being added to our writers' pool. Should we accept your inquiry, we would then match your preferred writing topic with upcoming articles in that area. If we feel your interest, skills, and experience match what we are looking for, we will notify you of an assignment. Please see the topics we cover below.
The second option available to writers interested in working with Baby Corner, is that of submitting a query letter. Perhaps you have a unique idea for an article that wouldn't ordinarily be seen. If so, you may want to submit a query letter to us.
Baby Corner takes pride that all the information provided is written by parents who have experience in the topics they write about. All articles are assigned with the writer's experiences, and stage of parenting in mind.
Baby Corner currently pays two cents per word for first-run feature articles and one cent per word for personal mom-to-mom essays. Payments by check or PayPal will be made the same day the article is published.
Topics We Cover
Fertility & Infertility
Fertility Charting
TTC Concerns
Donor Insemination
General
Health
Testing Basics Baby Showers
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Checklists
Complications
General
Health & Fitness
Childbirth
Maternity Fashion
Nutrition
Postpartum
Signs & Symptoms
Babies
Adoption
Baby Care & Health
Breastfeeding
Bottle Feeding
Baby Development
Newborns
Parenting
Safety
Sleep
Toddler
Parenting
Play Time
Potty Training
Parenting
Education
Dads
Expecting Baby
Parenting
Sex, Marriage & Relationships
Family Time
Moms
Family Time
Working Mom
Working at Home
Stay at home moms
Sex, Marriage & Relationships
Our Style Guidelines
Baby Corner's goal is provide a wide range of information for parents, and we seek out submissions that are informative and unique. We rely on the experience, research, and information of writers to publish articles that will appeal to our readers. However, we ask that our writers use the following guidelines of style when submitting an article:
Please make sure your article is unique, and not currently published in print, or online.
Never underestimate the power of spell checking.
Try to keep the tone of your article upbeat, comical if appropriate, and unique.
Do not use any special formats, colors, or fonts within your article. While it may look pleasing to the eye, it creates problems for us when placing your text into HTML format.
If writing a feature article, please do not write in the first person. While we appreciate your personal experiences on the topic, most of our articles will be informational. Submissions written in the first will be considered personal essays.
Please spell out abbreviations. This includes all numbers under 10, with the exception of weights and measures. Other instances where abbreviations should not be used include pounds, ounces, centimeters, etc.
Be sure to fact check all your articles, and please provide your sources for medical information.
Be sure to give credit where credit it due. If at all possible, use the name and general location of your source. If you need to change a name to provide anonymity to your source, please insert a disclaimer at the end of your work to reflect this.
Direct quotes from doctors, nurses and other professionals are always a plus, especially if writing about medical topics. Please do not, in any way, change direct quotes. If you need to work around an error (grammar, usage, style, etc.), do so with the use of sub-text or paraphrasing. You may want to also consider asking your source for a re-quote or clarification.
Please include a short bio at the end of your article, not to exceed three sentences. Your bio may include your web site address.
Submission Guidelines
Please note that submitting either a query letter or an article for publication does not guarantee it will be used. We will do our best to respond to all queries. Should we express interest in publishing your article, we will notify you via e-mail. Either option is considered a freelance position, but you may have more opportunities, should you be added to the writers' pool.
Either option requires that you submit an initial query letter. Query letters must contain the following:
Please submit all queries by email to editor + thebabycorner.com (replace plus sign with @). We look forward to working with you!
Contact Information:
For inquiries: editor@thebabycorner.com
Website: http://www.thebabycorner.com
The second option available to writers interested in working with Baby Corner, is that of submitting a query letter. Perhaps you have a unique idea for an article that wouldn't ordinarily be seen. If so, you may want to submit a query letter to us.
Baby Corner takes pride that all the information provided is written by parents who have experience in the topics they write about. All articles are assigned with the writer's experiences, and stage of parenting in mind.
Baby Corner currently pays two cents per word for first-run feature articles and one cent per word for personal mom-to-mom essays. Payments by check or PayPal will be made the same day the article is published.
Topics We Cover
Fertility & Infertility
Fertility Charting
TTC Concerns
Donor Insemination
General
Health
Testing Basics Baby Showers
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Checklists
Complications
General
Health & Fitness
Childbirth
Maternity Fashion
Nutrition
Postpartum
Signs & Symptoms
Babies
Adoption
Baby Care & Health
Breastfeeding
Bottle Feeding
Baby Development
Newborns
Parenting
Safety
Sleep
Toddler
Parenting
Play Time
Potty Training
Parenting
Education
Dads
Expecting Baby
Parenting
Sex, Marriage & Relationships
Family Time
Moms
Family Time
Working Mom
Working at Home
Stay at home moms
Sex, Marriage & Relationships
Our Style Guidelines
Baby Corner's goal is provide a wide range of information for parents, and we seek out submissions that are informative and unique. We rely on the experience, research, and information of writers to publish articles that will appeal to our readers. However, we ask that our writers use the following guidelines of style when submitting an article:
Please make sure your article is unique, and not currently published in print, or online.
Never underestimate the power of spell checking.
Try to keep the tone of your article upbeat, comical if appropriate, and unique.
Do not use any special formats, colors, or fonts within your article. While it may look pleasing to the eye, it creates problems for us when placing your text into HTML format.
If writing a feature article, please do not write in the first person. While we appreciate your personal experiences on the topic, most of our articles will be informational. Submissions written in the first will be considered personal essays.
Please spell out abbreviations. This includes all numbers under 10, with the exception of weights and measures. Other instances where abbreviations should not be used include pounds, ounces, centimeters, etc.
Be sure to fact check all your articles, and please provide your sources for medical information.
Be sure to give credit where credit it due. If at all possible, use the name and general location of your source. If you need to change a name to provide anonymity to your source, please insert a disclaimer at the end of your work to reflect this.
Direct quotes from doctors, nurses and other professionals are always a plus, especially if writing about medical topics. Please do not, in any way, change direct quotes. If you need to work around an error (grammar, usage, style, etc.), do so with the use of sub-text or paraphrasing. You may want to also consider asking your source for a re-quote or clarification.
Please include a short bio at the end of your article, not to exceed three sentences. Your bio may include your web site address.
Submission Guidelines
Please note that submitting either a query letter or an article for publication does not guarantee it will be used. We will do our best to respond to all queries. Should we express interest in publishing your article, we will notify you via e-mail. Either option is considered a freelance position, but you may have more opportunities, should you be added to the writers' pool.
Either option requires that you submit an initial query letter. Query letters must contain the following:
- Tell us about yourself! We like to get to know the writers we work with.
- Topic(s) of Interest. What do you feel most comfortable and experienced writing about? Why do you feel that you are experienced in this area?
- Three samples of your writing. Please send only plain text documents in the body of your email.
- If you are submitting an article for consideration, please note whether or not it has been previously published.
Please submit all queries by email to editor + thebabycorner.com (replace plus sign with @). We look forward to working with you!
Contact Information:
For inquiries: editor@thebabycorner.com
Website: http://www.thebabycorner.com
Freelance writing, Pregnancy & Birth Magazine, pays $700-$1,500 per article (Canada)
Today's Parent Pregnancy & Birth is a consumer publication for expectant parents. It is published three times a year (April, August and December) and is distributed across Canada by members of the medical profession and childbirth educators.
The editorial focus is on pregnancy, birth, postpartum care, and parenting the newborn. We believe in empowering our readers to make informed choices. It is our goal to provide readers with current research and to discuss new trends in a responsible and balanced way.
We believe that childbirth is an important milestone in family life, and that the experience of birth has lasting effects on the lives of women, babies, fathers and families. We deal with both "baby care" and "parent care," recognizing that the transition to parenthood is a major life change. Because of the many benefits to both mother and baby, we are advocates for breastfeeding while respecting the choice to bottle–feed.
While the tone of the magazine is positive, we do also address the "dark side" of birth: postpartum depression, miscarriage, etc. We try to help parents understand these events, and to provide them with practical resources to help them cope.
Today's Parent Pregnancy & Birth publishes personal experience stories only in the Birth Story column, rarely publishes humour and never publishes fiction or poetry.
Queries
Please do not telephone, e–mail or fax queries. Send a detailed query letter rather than completed manuscripts and, if it's your first contact with us, enclose samples of previously published work.
Send your query to:
The Editor, Today's Parent Pregnancy & Birth,
One Mount Pleasant Road, 8th Floor,
Toronto, Ontario M4Y 2Y5
Responses will be mailed within six weeks providing a stamped self–addressed envelope is enclosed. Today's Parent Group accepts no responsibility for unsolicited material.
Editorial Lineup
About 80 percent of the editorial is written by regular contributors. Editorial lineups are established one year in advance.
About 40 percent of each magazine is permanent editorial, a three–part section called "Birthing Basics" (outline attached) which covers basic topics in pregnancy, birthing and the early postpartum. Each section is reprinted annually. Writers are asked to avoid duplicating topics in "Birthing Basics" when querying.
NEWS AND VIEWS offers short news items, pre– and postnatal care tips, book reviews, etc. This department is written by a regular contributor.
Several features complete each magazine. They are designed to complement the core editorial with more specialized topics, in–depth treatments, current issues, etc. Each issue must have a mix of prenatal, birthing, and postpartum topics, as well as a balance between difficult/medical subjects and lighter articles.
Articles usually run from 1000 to 2500 words. If you are commissioned to write an article you will be given a word count. When querying the publication, indicate the length you consider appropriate for the subject.
Style
We are looking for good magazine writing. Stay away from essay format and didactic prose. Use quotations. First–person narratives are not encouraged (unless you have been assigned a personal reflection piece) but interpretive reporting is fine.
We use The Oxford Canadian Dictionary. We use the British spelling for "paediatric," "labour," and "Caesarean." However, we are now using "fetus" instead of "foetus." "Breastfeeding" is one word. Numbers one to ten are written and numerals used for 11 and up. We use The Canadian Style: A Guide to Writing and Editing for reference.
We would like Pregnancy & Birth to be read by mothers and fathers. An article on breastfeeding would usually be directed at the mother but, for example, sexuality during pregnancy should talk to both parents. Please watch out for sexist language. We don't want to see a MS full of he/she or she/he. Good non–sexist writing requires careful sentence construction. When discussing particular babies, try to roughly balance girls and boys.
Sidebars and resource boxes are encouraged. A list of resources for parents should include access information: if you are recommending books give the title, author, publisher, and date of publication. Please check to make sure books are currently in print. If appropriate, give mail–order information including price and shipping/tax. For organizations give a contact name and address, telephone number and e–mail address if there is one. Please indicate if they are willing to take calls from the public. If not we won't print the phone number. Sidebars can provide supplementary information or practical tips. Make the information useful.
Research
Please ensure that you research the subject thoroughly and, where applicable, give attribution. All information must be current and accurate. Research sources and statistics should be Canadian. When quoting accuracy is essential. If the quotation is from an interview, double–check with the source before submitting your MS.
Pregnancy & Birth is a national magazine so avoid giving a local bias. When selecting parents to interview, please keep in mind that "the Canadian family" has many configurations and many cultural backgrounds; we would like this fact to be reflected in the pages of Pregnancy & Birth.
We do not employ a copy checker, so make sure names, addresses, etc. are correct. Include a list of your sources, with telephone numbers, with your MS.
Article Presentation
We can accept material on disk in most word processing formats. We work in Word for MacIntosh. We use a single space format, with one line between paragraphs, and paragraphs are not indented.
Deadlines
If you are commissioned to write an article for Pregnancy & Birth you will be given an editorial deadline date. This is the date when the editors should receive the MS. Today's Parent Group reserves the right to cancel the assignment or reduce the fee if it arrives after the deadline.
Fees
The fee will be established when you are commissioned to write the article. Articles range from $700 to $1,500 based on both length and the amount of research involved. Fees will be paid 30 days after the MS is accepted. We do not pay kill fees for editorially unacceptable material, nor do we pay extra fees for rewrites. Writers new to Pregnancy & Birth may be asked to write their first article "on spec," especially if they have limited experience writing for consumer magazines.
We will reimburse long distance telephone expenses associated with researching an article to a usual limit of $50. Other expenses should be approved in advance by your handling editor.
Contract Letter
Your handling editor will contact you by phone to discuss your first assignment. Please make notes during this telephone conversation – you will be given guidance on the editorial direction and approach. A confirmation contract letter will be sent to you. If you have any concerns regarding the terms and conditions outlined in the contract, contact your editor immediately.
Contact Information:
For inquiries: The Editor, Today's Parent Pregnancy & Birth, One Mount Pleasant Road, 8th Floor, Toronto, Ontario M4Y 2Y5
Website: http://www.todaysparent.com/
The editorial focus is on pregnancy, birth, postpartum care, and parenting the newborn. We believe in empowering our readers to make informed choices. It is our goal to provide readers with current research and to discuss new trends in a responsible and balanced way.
We believe that childbirth is an important milestone in family life, and that the experience of birth has lasting effects on the lives of women, babies, fathers and families. We deal with both "baby care" and "parent care," recognizing that the transition to parenthood is a major life change. Because of the many benefits to both mother and baby, we are advocates for breastfeeding while respecting the choice to bottle–feed.
While the tone of the magazine is positive, we do also address the "dark side" of birth: postpartum depression, miscarriage, etc. We try to help parents understand these events, and to provide them with practical resources to help them cope.
Today's Parent Pregnancy & Birth publishes personal experience stories only in the Birth Story column, rarely publishes humour and never publishes fiction or poetry.
Queries
Please do not telephone, e–mail or fax queries. Send a detailed query letter rather than completed manuscripts and, if it's your first contact with us, enclose samples of previously published work.
Send your query to:
The Editor, Today's Parent Pregnancy & Birth,
One Mount Pleasant Road, 8th Floor,
Toronto, Ontario M4Y 2Y5
Responses will be mailed within six weeks providing a stamped self–addressed envelope is enclosed. Today's Parent Group accepts no responsibility for unsolicited material.
Editorial Lineup
About 80 percent of the editorial is written by regular contributors. Editorial lineups are established one year in advance.
About 40 percent of each magazine is permanent editorial, a three–part section called "Birthing Basics" (outline attached) which covers basic topics in pregnancy, birthing and the early postpartum. Each section is reprinted annually. Writers are asked to avoid duplicating topics in "Birthing Basics" when querying.
NEWS AND VIEWS offers short news items, pre– and postnatal care tips, book reviews, etc. This department is written by a regular contributor.
Several features complete each magazine. They are designed to complement the core editorial with more specialized topics, in–depth treatments, current issues, etc. Each issue must have a mix of prenatal, birthing, and postpartum topics, as well as a balance between difficult/medical subjects and lighter articles.
Articles usually run from 1000 to 2500 words. If you are commissioned to write an article you will be given a word count. When querying the publication, indicate the length you consider appropriate for the subject.
Style
We are looking for good magazine writing. Stay away from essay format and didactic prose. Use quotations. First–person narratives are not encouraged (unless you have been assigned a personal reflection piece) but interpretive reporting is fine.
We use The Oxford Canadian Dictionary. We use the British spelling for "paediatric," "labour," and "Caesarean." However, we are now using "fetus" instead of "foetus." "Breastfeeding" is one word. Numbers one to ten are written and numerals used for 11 and up. We use The Canadian Style: A Guide to Writing and Editing for reference.
We would like Pregnancy & Birth to be read by mothers and fathers. An article on breastfeeding would usually be directed at the mother but, for example, sexuality during pregnancy should talk to both parents. Please watch out for sexist language. We don't want to see a MS full of he/she or she/he. Good non–sexist writing requires careful sentence construction. When discussing particular babies, try to roughly balance girls and boys.
Sidebars and resource boxes are encouraged. A list of resources for parents should include access information: if you are recommending books give the title, author, publisher, and date of publication. Please check to make sure books are currently in print. If appropriate, give mail–order information including price and shipping/tax. For organizations give a contact name and address, telephone number and e–mail address if there is one. Please indicate if they are willing to take calls from the public. If not we won't print the phone number. Sidebars can provide supplementary information or practical tips. Make the information useful.
Research
Please ensure that you research the subject thoroughly and, where applicable, give attribution. All information must be current and accurate. Research sources and statistics should be Canadian. When quoting accuracy is essential. If the quotation is from an interview, double–check with the source before submitting your MS.
Pregnancy & Birth is a national magazine so avoid giving a local bias. When selecting parents to interview, please keep in mind that "the Canadian family" has many configurations and many cultural backgrounds; we would like this fact to be reflected in the pages of Pregnancy & Birth.
We do not employ a copy checker, so make sure names, addresses, etc. are correct. Include a list of your sources, with telephone numbers, with your MS.
Article Presentation
We can accept material on disk in most word processing formats. We work in Word for MacIntosh. We use a single space format, with one line between paragraphs, and paragraphs are not indented.
Deadlines
If you are commissioned to write an article for Pregnancy & Birth you will be given an editorial deadline date. This is the date when the editors should receive the MS. Today's Parent Group reserves the right to cancel the assignment or reduce the fee if it arrives after the deadline.
Fees
The fee will be established when you are commissioned to write the article. Articles range from $700 to $1,500 based on both length and the amount of research involved. Fees will be paid 30 days after the MS is accepted. We do not pay kill fees for editorially unacceptable material, nor do we pay extra fees for rewrites. Writers new to Pregnancy & Birth may be asked to write their first article "on spec," especially if they have limited experience writing for consumer magazines.
We will reimburse long distance telephone expenses associated with researching an article to a usual limit of $50. Other expenses should be approved in advance by your handling editor.
Contract Letter
Your handling editor will contact you by phone to discuss your first assignment. Please make notes during this telephone conversation – you will be given guidance on the editorial direction and approach. A confirmation contract letter will be sent to you. If you have any concerns regarding the terms and conditions outlined in the contract, contact your editor immediately.
Contact Information:
For inquiries: The Editor, Today's Parent Pregnancy & Birth, One Mount Pleasant Road, 8th Floor, Toronto, Ontario M4Y 2Y5
Website: http://www.todaysparent.com/
Freelance writing, Baby & Toddler Magazine, pays $700-$2,000 for features (Canada)
Today's Parent Baby & Toddler is a consumer magazine for parents with children up to the age of three. It is distributed as a "special edition" of Today's Parent through doctors' offices and to new subscribers to Today's Parent magazine who have babies. Currently there are two issues of Today's Parent Baby & Toddler a year.
The tone of the magazine is positive and supportive, yet realistic. While for most articles it will be important to consult health or child–care professionals, we also want to include the experience and reflections of parents. We do not lecture or dictate to our readers; rather, we pass on to them the suggestions and shared experience we have gathered. We recognize that apart from basic matters of health and safety (e.g. using a car seat), there are a variety of positive ways to handle most parenting situations.
Baby & Toddler does, however, have a parenting philosophy. We promote a gentle, nurturing parenting style that respects each child's unique personality, and also understands the normal developmental needs and limitations shared by all babies and toddlers as they grow. We encourage parents to interpret their babies' behaviour in this context (my toddler is having a tantrum because she's frustrated and overwhelmed, not because she's "naughty"), and to stay on their child's side.
We are advocates of breastfeeding as the best feeding choice for babies. At the same time, we respect the decision to bottle–feed, understanding that it may be the best choice for individual families.
We also recognize that the first three years of parenting can be the most demanding, and the most hands–on, and so we also address the needs of parents. Stories may range from the very practical (starting a playgroup) to the more introspective (coming to terms with your new identity as a parent).
Queries
Please do not telephone, e–mail or fax queries. Send a detailed query letter rather than completed manuscripts and, if it's your first contact with us, include samples of previously published work.
Send your query to:
The Editor, Today's Parent Baby & Toddler,
One Mount Pleasant Road, 8th Floor,
Toronto, Ontario M4Y 2Y5
When submitting a query, please indicate the word length you consider appropriate for the story.
Responses will be mailed within six weeks, providing a stamped, self–addressed envelope is enclosed. Today's Parent Baby & Toddler accepts no responsibility for unsolicited material.
Please note that we do not publish poetry or fiction. Because we promote ourselves as a Canadian magazine, we favour Canadian writers.
Editorial Lineup
Baby Bulletin (every issue): provides news and tips on health, safety and development, plus crafts, activities and books. This department is written by a regular contributor.
Health (every issue): deals with common health issues affecting children –– everything from how to take a temperature to common baby ailments to ear infections. The tone should be helpful, not alarmist.
Playtime (every issue): provides ideas for play, activities, crafts, outings and adventures that parents can share with their children.
Baby Steps (every issue): deals with common developmental issues. Divided into four parts (0–6 months; 6–12 months; 12–24 months; 24–36 months). This department is written by a regular contributor.
Trade Secrets (every issue): A how–to on a particular aspect of baby care. Written by staff.
Features
Today's Parent Baby & Toddler runs features of varying lengths in each issue, with a balance between the practical and the philosophical, covering child care and development, breastfeeding, the parenting experience, consumer information, and resources for families. All articles should be grounded in the reality of Canadian family life. Without claiming to know all the answers, we try to leave the reader with a sense of positive direction.
Feature topics range widely and can include such diverse stories as how fathers can support breastfeeding, night waking, making mealtimes happy for toddlers, choosing daycare, sex after childbirth, travelling with your baby, choosing a baby carrier and turning down parenting stress.
Word length and fees vary depending on the complexity of the story –– usually 1,000 to 2,500 words, $700 to $2,000.
Style
We are looking for good magazine writing. Stay away from essay format and didactic prose. Use quotations. Unless you have been assigned to write a personal reflection article, restrict any first–person narratives to the occasional use of your own experience as an example or for a lead. The writing style should be lively and accessible. A light–hearted approach, where appropriate, is welcomed.
Wherever possible, sources, statistics and anecdotal material should be Canadian. Since we are a national magazine it is important to avoid a local bias. When selecting parents to interview, please keep in mind that Canadian families have many configurations and many cultural backgrounds; we would like this diversity to be reflected in the pages of the magazine.
Sidebars with supplementary information or practical tips are encouraged. We also like to include a list of resources for parents at the end of each article, and we encourage writers to recommend relevant books or organizations.
We use the Canadian Oxford Dictionary for spelling. Numbers one to ten are spelled out and numerals are used for 11 and up.
We would like the magazine to be read by mothers and fathers. Please don't assume an exclusively female audience. Also watch out for sexist language. Good non–sexist writing requires careful sentence construction (avoid using he/she or mixing singular and plural, as in "when a child cries, you should comfort them."). When discussing indivudal children, roughly balance girls and boys.
Notes
If you are assigned an article, your handling editor will contact you by phone to discuss the direction of your assignment and will send you a contract letter specifying deadline and fee. We will reimburse telephone and some other expenses. Expenses other than long distance charges should be approved by the handling editor in advance. Writers must send an invoice with their manuscript; fees will be paid 30 days after acceptance.
Include a list of your sources, with telephone numbers, with your MS. Be sure to include the full address of any source who has asked to receive a copy of your article and indicate that you wish copies sent. Please be diligent and double–check names and titles of sources.
Contact Information:
For inquiries: The Editor, Today's Parent Baby & Toddler,One Mount Pleasant Road, 8th Floor, Toronto, Ontario M4Y 2Y5
Website: http://www.todaysparent.com
The tone of the magazine is positive and supportive, yet realistic. While for most articles it will be important to consult health or child–care professionals, we also want to include the experience and reflections of parents. We do not lecture or dictate to our readers; rather, we pass on to them the suggestions and shared experience we have gathered. We recognize that apart from basic matters of health and safety (e.g. using a car seat), there are a variety of positive ways to handle most parenting situations.
Baby & Toddler does, however, have a parenting philosophy. We promote a gentle, nurturing parenting style that respects each child's unique personality, and also understands the normal developmental needs and limitations shared by all babies and toddlers as they grow. We encourage parents to interpret their babies' behaviour in this context (my toddler is having a tantrum because she's frustrated and overwhelmed, not because she's "naughty"), and to stay on their child's side.
We are advocates of breastfeeding as the best feeding choice for babies. At the same time, we respect the decision to bottle–feed, understanding that it may be the best choice for individual families.
We also recognize that the first three years of parenting can be the most demanding, and the most hands–on, and so we also address the needs of parents. Stories may range from the very practical (starting a playgroup) to the more introspective (coming to terms with your new identity as a parent).
Queries
Please do not telephone, e–mail or fax queries. Send a detailed query letter rather than completed manuscripts and, if it's your first contact with us, include samples of previously published work.
Send your query to:
The Editor, Today's Parent Baby & Toddler,
One Mount Pleasant Road, 8th Floor,
Toronto, Ontario M4Y 2Y5
When submitting a query, please indicate the word length you consider appropriate for the story.
Responses will be mailed within six weeks, providing a stamped, self–addressed envelope is enclosed. Today's Parent Baby & Toddler accepts no responsibility for unsolicited material.
Please note that we do not publish poetry or fiction. Because we promote ourselves as a Canadian magazine, we favour Canadian writers.
Editorial Lineup
Baby Bulletin (every issue): provides news and tips on health, safety and development, plus crafts, activities and books. This department is written by a regular contributor.
Health (every issue): deals with common health issues affecting children –– everything from how to take a temperature to common baby ailments to ear infections. The tone should be helpful, not alarmist.
Playtime (every issue): provides ideas for play, activities, crafts, outings and adventures that parents can share with their children.
Baby Steps (every issue): deals with common developmental issues. Divided into four parts (0–6 months; 6–12 months; 12–24 months; 24–36 months). This department is written by a regular contributor.
Trade Secrets (every issue): A how–to on a particular aspect of baby care. Written by staff.
Features
Today's Parent Baby & Toddler runs features of varying lengths in each issue, with a balance between the practical and the philosophical, covering child care and development, breastfeeding, the parenting experience, consumer information, and resources for families. All articles should be grounded in the reality of Canadian family life. Without claiming to know all the answers, we try to leave the reader with a sense of positive direction.
Feature topics range widely and can include such diverse stories as how fathers can support breastfeeding, night waking, making mealtimes happy for toddlers, choosing daycare, sex after childbirth, travelling with your baby, choosing a baby carrier and turning down parenting stress.
Word length and fees vary depending on the complexity of the story –– usually 1,000 to 2,500 words, $700 to $2,000.
Style
We are looking for good magazine writing. Stay away from essay format and didactic prose. Use quotations. Unless you have been assigned to write a personal reflection article, restrict any first–person narratives to the occasional use of your own experience as an example or for a lead. The writing style should be lively and accessible. A light–hearted approach, where appropriate, is welcomed.
Wherever possible, sources, statistics and anecdotal material should be Canadian. Since we are a national magazine it is important to avoid a local bias. When selecting parents to interview, please keep in mind that Canadian families have many configurations and many cultural backgrounds; we would like this diversity to be reflected in the pages of the magazine.
Sidebars with supplementary information or practical tips are encouraged. We also like to include a list of resources for parents at the end of each article, and we encourage writers to recommend relevant books or organizations.
We use the Canadian Oxford Dictionary for spelling. Numbers one to ten are spelled out and numerals are used for 11 and up.
We would like the magazine to be read by mothers and fathers. Please don't assume an exclusively female audience. Also watch out for sexist language. Good non–sexist writing requires careful sentence construction (avoid using he/she or mixing singular and plural, as in "when a child cries, you should comfort them."). When discussing indivudal children, roughly balance girls and boys.
Notes
If you are assigned an article, your handling editor will contact you by phone to discuss the direction of your assignment and will send you a contract letter specifying deadline and fee. We will reimburse telephone and some other expenses. Expenses other than long distance charges should be approved by the handling editor in advance. Writers must send an invoice with their manuscript; fees will be paid 30 days after acceptance.
Include a list of your sources, with telephone numbers, with your MS. Be sure to include the full address of any source who has asked to receive a copy of your article and indicate that you wish copies sent. Please be diligent and double–check names and titles of sources.
Contact Information:
For inquiries: The Editor, Today's Parent Baby & Toddler,One Mount Pleasant Road, 8th Floor, Toronto, Ontario M4Y 2Y5
Website: http://www.todaysparent.com
Freelance writing, Today's Parent, pays $200 for stories appearing in Your Turn column (Canada)
Today's Parent is a consumer magazine for parents with children up to the age of 14. The circulation is approximately 190,000 and we have more than 1.7 million readers from across Canada. There are 12 issues per year. Today's Parent and its sister publications (Today's Parent: Pregnancy, Today's Parent: Baby & Toddler) are wholly owned by Rogers Media Publishing.
Today's Parent offers a mixture of straightforward service articles and more philosophical or issue–oriented stories. The tone is positive and supportive, yet realistic. There are rarely black and white answers to child–rearing issues and we believe in being informative without being dictatorial. We invite parents to adopt those suggestions that may work for their families.
The magazine embraces a gentle, nurturing parenting style that respects each child's unique personality. We understand the normal developmental needs and limitations shared by all children as they grow. We respect parents' ability to understand their children and to make good parenting decisions. Mothers and fathers are "parenting experts" too, and we rely on their anecdotes and experiences as sources of wisdom in our articles.
Today's Parent recognizes that good parenting depends, in part, on adequate social support. Thus the magazine is also a voice for change around social issues that affect the quality of family life.
Editorial Lineup
Departments Assigned to Freelancers
Your Turn (every issue): a first–person forum for parents to share their experiences. Please note that we prefer to reserve this column for our readers rather than professional writers. (700 words; $200)
Mom Time (every issue): recognizes that mothers are women, too, and deals with topics not directly related to parenting, including health, fitness, wellness, relationships, beauty and fashion. (Word length varies – usually 500-700 words)
Education (every issue, except possibly July and August): tackles both straightforward subjects – helping with homework, field trips – and controversial or complex topics such as French immersion or phonics vs. whole language. The writer should avoid taking an academic or politicized approach. Education issues (e.g. standardized testing, public vs. private schools) are also occasionally covered in feature articles. (Word length varies – usually 500-700 words)
Health (every issue): deals with common health issues affecting children – how to take a temperature, common baby ailments, ear infections – but also includes some investigative topics (e.g. are parents overusing the hospital ER?) The tone should be helpful, not alarmist. Health issues (including controversial ones) are also occasionally covered in feature articles. (Word length varies – usually 500-700 words)
Behaviour (every issue): focuses on child development and discipline. Again, experiences or problems common to many families are preferable to extreme cases. We're looking for a supportive, constructive tone that acknowledges a variety of parenting styles. (Word length varies – usually 500-700 words)
Money (every issue): covers family finance issues, such as banking, budgeting, saving and investing, as well as how to spend smarter. (Word length: 500 words)
Several departments are written by regular contributors and are not open to freelancers. These include Uncommon Sense, Nutrition, Cooking With Kids and Steps and Stages.
Features
Today's Parent runs features of varying lengths in each issue, with a balance between the practical and the reflective, the light–hearted and the investigative. All articles should be grounded in the reality of Canadian family life. Without claiming to know all the answers, we try to leave the reader with a sense of positive direction.
Feature topics can include such diverse stories as the evolving role of fathers, choosing the discipline technique that's right for your child, dealing with picky eaters, postpartum depression, returning to work, sex after childbirth, birthday party ideas, surrogate motherhood and child poverty. With some topics, the writer's personal experience as a parent adds a rich layer to the storytelling.
Word length and fees vary depending on the length complexity of the story – usually 1,500 to 2,500 words.
How to Submit Queries
Please do not telephone queries. Send a detailed proposal by e-mail, or mail rather than a completed manuscript (except for Your Turn). If it's your first contact with us, enclose samples of previously published work.
Queries should have a specific hook, not just a subject area (e.g. the pros and cons of the family bed, not just "kids' sleep") and should have wide appeal for a national audience (camping in New Brunswick is too local; coping with cystic fibrosis too specialized). Please indicate the word length you consider appropriate for the story.
Please note that if we are interested in your story idea, we will contact you within six weeks. Mailed queries should include a stamped, self–addressed envelope. Today's Parent accepts no responsibility for unsolicited material.
Because we promote ourselves as a Canadian magazine, we favour Canadian writers.
Writers new to Today's Parent may be asked to write their first article on spec, especially if they have limited experience writing for consumer magazines.
Notes
If you are assigned an article, your handling editor will contact you by phone to discuss the direction of your assignment and will send you a contract specifying deadline and fee. Today's Parent reimburses telephone and some other expenses. Writers must send an invoice with their manuscript, including GST number. Fees will be paid 30 days after acceptance of the final article.
Today's Parent routinely asks to secure the rights to publish articles online. The fee includes these rights, with details explained in the contract.
Wherever possible, sources, statistics and anecdotal material in Today's Parent should be Canadian. Since we are a national magazine it is important to avoid a local bias. When selecting parents to interview, please try to include both mothers and fathers, and keep in mind that families have many configurations and many cultural backgrounds; we would like this diversity to be reflected in the pages of the magazine.
Please be diligent and double–check names and titles, since not all stories are independently fact–checked. Include a list of your sources, with telephone numbers, with your MS and include the full address of any source who has asked to receive a copy of your article.
Sidebars with supplementary information or practical tips are encouraged. We also like to include a list of resources for parents where appropriate, and we encourage writers to recommend relevant books, organizations and Web sites.
Send your queries to:
E-mail: queries@tpg.rogers.com
or
Queries,
Today's Parent,
One Mount Pleasant Rd., 8th Floor,
Toronto, ON M4Y 2Y5.
Fax: 416-764-2801
Contact Information:
For inquiries: queries@tpg.rogers.com
Website: http://www.todaysparent.com/
Today's Parent offers a mixture of straightforward service articles and more philosophical or issue–oriented stories. The tone is positive and supportive, yet realistic. There are rarely black and white answers to child–rearing issues and we believe in being informative without being dictatorial. We invite parents to adopt those suggestions that may work for their families.
The magazine embraces a gentle, nurturing parenting style that respects each child's unique personality. We understand the normal developmental needs and limitations shared by all children as they grow. We respect parents' ability to understand their children and to make good parenting decisions. Mothers and fathers are "parenting experts" too, and we rely on their anecdotes and experiences as sources of wisdom in our articles.
Today's Parent recognizes that good parenting depends, in part, on adequate social support. Thus the magazine is also a voice for change around social issues that affect the quality of family life.
Editorial Lineup
Departments Assigned to Freelancers
Your Turn (every issue): a first–person forum for parents to share their experiences. Please note that we prefer to reserve this column for our readers rather than professional writers. (700 words; $200)
Mom Time (every issue): recognizes that mothers are women, too, and deals with topics not directly related to parenting, including health, fitness, wellness, relationships, beauty and fashion. (Word length varies – usually 500-700 words)
Education (every issue, except possibly July and August): tackles both straightforward subjects – helping with homework, field trips – and controversial or complex topics such as French immersion or phonics vs. whole language. The writer should avoid taking an academic or politicized approach. Education issues (e.g. standardized testing, public vs. private schools) are also occasionally covered in feature articles. (Word length varies – usually 500-700 words)
Health (every issue): deals with common health issues affecting children – how to take a temperature, common baby ailments, ear infections – but also includes some investigative topics (e.g. are parents overusing the hospital ER?) The tone should be helpful, not alarmist. Health issues (including controversial ones) are also occasionally covered in feature articles. (Word length varies – usually 500-700 words)
Behaviour (every issue): focuses on child development and discipline. Again, experiences or problems common to many families are preferable to extreme cases. We're looking for a supportive, constructive tone that acknowledges a variety of parenting styles. (Word length varies – usually 500-700 words)
Money (every issue): covers family finance issues, such as banking, budgeting, saving and investing, as well as how to spend smarter. (Word length: 500 words)
Several departments are written by regular contributors and are not open to freelancers. These include Uncommon Sense, Nutrition, Cooking With Kids and Steps and Stages.
Features
Today's Parent runs features of varying lengths in each issue, with a balance between the practical and the reflective, the light–hearted and the investigative. All articles should be grounded in the reality of Canadian family life. Without claiming to know all the answers, we try to leave the reader with a sense of positive direction.
Feature topics can include such diverse stories as the evolving role of fathers, choosing the discipline technique that's right for your child, dealing with picky eaters, postpartum depression, returning to work, sex after childbirth, birthday party ideas, surrogate motherhood and child poverty. With some topics, the writer's personal experience as a parent adds a rich layer to the storytelling.
Word length and fees vary depending on the length complexity of the story – usually 1,500 to 2,500 words.
How to Submit Queries
Please do not telephone queries. Send a detailed proposal by e-mail, or mail rather than a completed manuscript (except for Your Turn). If it's your first contact with us, enclose samples of previously published work.
Queries should have a specific hook, not just a subject area (e.g. the pros and cons of the family bed, not just "kids' sleep") and should have wide appeal for a national audience (camping in New Brunswick is too local; coping with cystic fibrosis too specialized). Please indicate the word length you consider appropriate for the story.
Please note that if we are interested in your story idea, we will contact you within six weeks. Mailed queries should include a stamped, self–addressed envelope. Today's Parent accepts no responsibility for unsolicited material.
Because we promote ourselves as a Canadian magazine, we favour Canadian writers.
Writers new to Today's Parent may be asked to write their first article on spec, especially if they have limited experience writing for consumer magazines.
Notes
If you are assigned an article, your handling editor will contact you by phone to discuss the direction of your assignment and will send you a contract specifying deadline and fee. Today's Parent reimburses telephone and some other expenses. Writers must send an invoice with their manuscript, including GST number. Fees will be paid 30 days after acceptance of the final article.
Today's Parent routinely asks to secure the rights to publish articles online. The fee includes these rights, with details explained in the contract.
Wherever possible, sources, statistics and anecdotal material in Today's Parent should be Canadian. Since we are a national magazine it is important to avoid a local bias. When selecting parents to interview, please try to include both mothers and fathers, and keep in mind that families have many configurations and many cultural backgrounds; we would like this diversity to be reflected in the pages of the magazine.
Please be diligent and double–check names and titles, since not all stories are independently fact–checked. Include a list of your sources, with telephone numbers, with your MS and include the full address of any source who has asked to receive a copy of your article.
Sidebars with supplementary information or practical tips are encouraged. We also like to include a list of resources for parents where appropriate, and we encourage writers to recommend relevant books, organizations and Web sites.
Send your queries to:
E-mail: queries@tpg.rogers.com
or
Queries,
Today's Parent,
One Mount Pleasant Rd., 8th Floor,
Toronto, ON M4Y 2Y5.
Fax: 416-764-2801
Contact Information:
For inquiries: queries@tpg.rogers.com
Website: http://www.todaysparent.com/
Freelance writing, Piedmont Parent, pays $35-$110 per story
We welcome submissions from freelance writers. In our magazine and on our website, we publish several feature articles on a variety of topics. Features require thorough research (citing a minimum of three reliable sources), knowledge of our audience, and concise interviewing and writing skills. Our print magazine publishes features related to its monthly themes.
We prefer articles and essays with local relevancy. Word counts for articles vary from 500 to 1,200 words. If you wish to query the editor, please include a story outline and previously published writing samples. Please remember that we receive many more submissions than we can use. We may not be able to respond personally to every query.
Submit articles/queries to:
Myra Wright, General Manager & Editor, editor@piedmontparent.com
Karen M. Alley, Web Editor, webeditor@piedmontparent.com
Articles should be e-mailed as Microsoft Word documents. Please include author's name, address and daytime phone number on the first page of the story. Include the word count with the article. Writers should be familiar with AP style. We also use Webster's New World Dictionary. The editor reserves the right to edit for clarity, length and style. If major revisions are needed, you will be contacted.
Accompanying photographs (along with written permission) are welcome. We accept digital photos at a minimum of 300 dpi.
Deadlines
Two to three months before the date of the issue.
Payment
Fees vary depending on the length and depth of the story. Typically, we pay between $35 and $110 per story. Writers are paid by the end of the publication month. We do not pay kill fees. We usually buy one-time print rights with exclusivity within our region and also post the story on our website. Reprints of articles from publications outside our region are also considered.
Contact Information:
For inquiries: webeditor@piedmontparent.com
For submissions: editor@piedmontparent.com or webeditor@piedmontparent.com
Website: http://www.piedmontparent.com
We prefer articles and essays with local relevancy. Word counts for articles vary from 500 to 1,200 words. If you wish to query the editor, please include a story outline and previously published writing samples. Please remember that we receive many more submissions than we can use. We may not be able to respond personally to every query.
Submit articles/queries to:
Myra Wright, General Manager & Editor, editor@piedmontparent.com
Karen M. Alley, Web Editor, webeditor@piedmontparent.com
Articles should be e-mailed as Microsoft Word documents. Please include author's name, address and daytime phone number on the first page of the story. Include the word count with the article. Writers should be familiar with AP style. We also use Webster's New World Dictionary. The editor reserves the right to edit for clarity, length and style. If major revisions are needed, you will be contacted.
Accompanying photographs (along with written permission) are welcome. We accept digital photos at a minimum of 300 dpi.
Deadlines
Two to three months before the date of the issue.
Payment
Fees vary depending on the length and depth of the story. Typically, we pay between $35 and $110 per story. Writers are paid by the end of the publication month. We do not pay kill fees. We usually buy one-time print rights with exclusivity within our region and also post the story on our website. Reprints of articles from publications outside our region are also considered.
Contact Information:
For inquiries: webeditor@piedmontparent.com
For submissions: editor@piedmontparent.com or webeditor@piedmontparent.com
Website: http://www.piedmontparent.com
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Freelance job, write about parenting/ childcare, payment: $10 per paragraph
We are hiring two editors and a yet undetermined number of contributing writers for a series of works on parenting. The editorial positions will pay $2,500 to $4,000, depending on experience, to proof writer submissions equivalent in volume to a medium-short book, make minor independent rewrites of any grammatical errors or awkward constructions, and suggest more substantial changes for the writers to make. The writing positions will be per piece and will be calculated so that a good writer will make a competitive rate. We envision paying $10 per one-paragraph contribution and imagine each contribution taking 6 to 12 minutes, making writing pay $50 to $100 per hour; it will probably take 12 minutes more often than 6, but this is the range our writers have experienced so far. There is some thinking time but little or no research involved in the writing positions. Both types of positions are temporary and part-time. Samples of the target style and structure will be given to the writers.
To apply, please submit something you have written on parenting, childcare, or education, focusing on the baby, infant, or toddler years. Or, if you don't already have an on-topic writing sample, submit a well-written blurb detailing a baby, infant, or toddler activity plus a paragraph summarizing a scientific study of any sort concerning parenting young children. The tone should be neutral and submissions will be judged on clarity.
A resume is not required, but in your email please specify any relevant educational or work experience. You must have a dependable internet connection and forward your email to a cell phone or check your email frequently.
Location: telecommute
Compensation: editors: $2,500-$4,000 d.o.e.; writers: $10/paragraph
Telecommuting is ok.
Contact Information:
For inquiries: job-4pcuv-2538808075@craigslist.org
For submissions: job-4pcuv-2538808075@craigslist.org
To apply, please submit something you have written on parenting, childcare, or education, focusing on the baby, infant, or toddler years. Or, if you don't already have an on-topic writing sample, submit a well-written blurb detailing a baby, infant, or toddler activity plus a paragraph summarizing a scientific study of any sort concerning parenting young children. The tone should be neutral and submissions will be judged on clarity.
A resume is not required, but in your email please specify any relevant educational or work experience. You must have a dependable internet connection and forward your email to a cell phone or check your email frequently.
Location: telecommute
Compensation: editors: $2,500-$4,000 d.o.e.; writers: $10/paragraph
Telecommuting is ok.
Contact Information:
For inquiries: job-4pcuv-2538808075@craigslist.org
For submissions: job-4pcuv-2538808075@craigslist.org
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Freelance writing, parenting publication, pays $25 per blog post
From Darah Zeledon on Momsmiami.com: I was recently hired as the associate editor of a relatively new local parenting print and online publication.
We are building a team of bloggers and I am missing my "single mommy voice." If you are a single mom, has lots to say and likes to write, please contact me.
I will review samples of your writing to gauge your style, voice and message. The pay is $25 per each 300-600 word blog post to start. You will be able to post up to 4 per month and there's a great possibility you'll get published in our print edition as well.
This is a ground-level opportunity to gain exposure for your work and be part of something growing and wonderful; we have big plans!
Please shoot me an email to dzeledon@live.com
Contact Information:
For inquiries: dzeledon@live.com
For submissions: dzeledon@live.com
We are building a team of bloggers and I am missing my "single mommy voice." If you are a single mom, has lots to say and likes to write, please contact me.
I will review samples of your writing to gauge your style, voice and message. The pay is $25 per each 300-600 word blog post to start. You will be able to post up to 4 per month and there's a great possibility you'll get published in our print edition as well.
This is a ground-level opportunity to gain exposure for your work and be part of something growing and wonderful; we have big plans!
Please shoot me an email to dzeledon@live.com
Contact Information:
For inquiries: dzeledon@live.com
For submissions: dzeledon@live.com
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Freelance writing, Connecticut.MommyPoppins.com, pays $25 per blog post
Mommypoppins Connecticut is seeking a part-time blogger mom (and dads) specializing in Fairfield County. Writer will blog 2-3 times per month about interesting and unique child/family related content specific to all of Fairfield County. Each blog earns $25.
Experience raising children in Fairfield County is a must. Online research and online writing experience required. An outgoing online persona and a friendly, easy to follow writing style are preferred. Must be able to work autonomously with minimal editorial oversight and manage own grammar, spelling, and other writing essentials. A reliable computer and access to the internet are also required.
Please respond with your resume and a brief sampling of potential topics you would write about. Please visit: http://connecticut.mommypoppins.com to become acquainted with our site.
Location: Fairfield County
Compensation: $25 per post
Telecommuting is ok.
Contact Information:
For inquiries: job-fehjw-2434146782@craigslist.org
For submissions: job-fehjw-2434146782@craigslist.org
Experience raising children in Fairfield County is a must. Online research and online writing experience required. An outgoing online persona and a friendly, easy to follow writing style are preferred. Must be able to work autonomously with minimal editorial oversight and manage own grammar, spelling, and other writing essentials. A reliable computer and access to the internet are also required.
Please respond with your resume and a brief sampling of potential topics you would write about. Please visit: http://connecticut.mommypoppins.com to become acquainted with our site.
Location: Fairfield County
Compensation: $25 per post
Telecommuting is ok.
Contact Information:
For inquiries: job-fehjw-2434146782@craigslist.org
For submissions: job-fehjw-2434146782@craigslist.org
Freelance writing, Connecticut.MommyPoppins.com, pays $25 per blog post
Mommypoppins Connecticut is seeking a part-time blogger mom (and dads) specializing in Fairfield County. Writer will blog 2-3 times per month about interesting and unique child/family related content specific to all of Fairfield County. Each blog earns $25.
Experience raising children in Fairfield County is a must. Online research and online writing experience required. An outgoing online persona and a friendly, easy to follow writing style are preferred. Must be able to work autonomously with minimal editorial oversight and manage own grammar, spelling, and other writing essentials. A reliable computer and access to the internet are also required.
Please respond with your resume and a brief sampling of potential topics you would write about. Please visit: http://connecticut.mommypoppins.com to become acquainted with our site.
Location: Fairfield County
Compensation: $25 per post
Telecommuting is ok.
Contact Information:
For inquiries: job-fehjw-2434146782@craigslist.org
For submissions: job-fehjw-2434146782@craigslist.org
Experience raising children in Fairfield County is a must. Online research and online writing experience required. An outgoing online persona and a friendly, easy to follow writing style are preferred. Must be able to work autonomously with minimal editorial oversight and manage own grammar, spelling, and other writing essentials. A reliable computer and access to the internet are also required.
Please respond with your resume and a brief sampling of potential topics you would write about. Please visit: http://connecticut.mommypoppins.com to become acquainted with our site.
Location: Fairfield County
Compensation: $25 per post
Telecommuting is ok.
Contact Information:
For inquiries: job-fehjw-2434146782@craigslist.org
For submissions: job-fehjw-2434146782@craigslist.org
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Freelance writing, Nashville/ Rutherford/ Sumner/ Williamson Parent, pays $35+ per article
Writer Guidelines - 2011: Nashville Parent, Rutherford Parent, Sumner Parent, Williamson Parent
• Articles should be geared towards parents and families with children ages 0 - 14.
• Stylistically, we adhere to the Associated Press Stylebook. Features must be non-taxing and easy to read. No technical writing, please. Information should be clear and concise. Please organize sections of material with subheads. Include resource sidebars at all times.
• Stories must be locally sourced with at least two expert voices (more sources are encouraged). National parenting experts/authors/professionals from renowned institutions are acceptable in addition to the local voices.
• Features should be between 800 - 1,200 words. Please include a sidebar or break-out item.
• For assigned features (different from submissions) assignment letters are provided. It is the writer’s responsibility to follow an agreed upon assignment and to contact the Editor-in-Chief should there be questions/discrepancies/delays in procuring interviews, etc.
• Assigned writers are contracted for full rights (including Internet) in the terms of a standard “Work for Hire” agreement. Writer fees are based upon assignments achieved. Fees are set at the time of article assignment and are based upon topic assigned. Freelance submissions are done on a case-by-case basis. Reprints receive $35 and are only accepted if the article originated outside of Middle Tennessee.
• Finished, pre-copy edited work must be submitted ON or BEFORE set deadline via email to the editor.
• Assignments will be edited by the Editor-in-Chief initially, then by the Managing Editor. If additional work is required from any editor, the assigned writer will be contacted by the Editor-in-Chief to rework the assignment.
• Payment for accepted stories is made on the first day of the month following the month's publication in which the assignment appears i.e., 30 days.
• Submissions should be sent to susan@daycommail.com.
Susan Day: Editor-in-Chief
Chad Young: Managing Editor
Contact Information:
For inquiries: susan@daycommail.com
For submissions: susan@daycommail.com
Website: http://www.nashvilleparent.com/
• Articles should be geared towards parents and families with children ages 0 - 14.
• Stylistically, we adhere to the Associated Press Stylebook. Features must be non-taxing and easy to read. No technical writing, please. Information should be clear and concise. Please organize sections of material with subheads. Include resource sidebars at all times.
• Stories must be locally sourced with at least two expert voices (more sources are encouraged). National parenting experts/authors/professionals from renowned institutions are acceptable in addition to the local voices.
• Features should be between 800 - 1,200 words. Please include a sidebar or break-out item.
• For assigned features (different from submissions) assignment letters are provided. It is the writer’s responsibility to follow an agreed upon assignment and to contact the Editor-in-Chief should there be questions/discrepancies/delays in procuring interviews, etc.
• Assigned writers are contracted for full rights (including Internet) in the terms of a standard “Work for Hire” agreement. Writer fees are based upon assignments achieved. Fees are set at the time of article assignment and are based upon topic assigned. Freelance submissions are done on a case-by-case basis. Reprints receive $35 and are only accepted if the article originated outside of Middle Tennessee.
• Finished, pre-copy edited work must be submitted ON or BEFORE set deadline via email to the editor.
• Assignments will be edited by the Editor-in-Chief initially, then by the Managing Editor. If additional work is required from any editor, the assigned writer will be contacted by the Editor-in-Chief to rework the assignment.
• Payment for accepted stories is made on the first day of the month following the month's publication in which the assignment appears i.e., 30 days.
• Submissions should be sent to susan@daycommail.com.
Susan Day: Editor-in-Chief
Chad Young: Managing Editor
Contact Information:
For inquiries: susan@daycommail.com
For submissions: susan@daycommail.com
Website: http://www.nashvilleparent.com/
Freelance writing, Nashville/ Rutherford/ Sumner/ Williamson Parent, pays $35+ per article
Writer Guidelines - 2011: Nashville Parent, Rutherford Parent, Sumner Parent, Williamson Parent
• Articles should be geared towards parents and families with children ages 0 - 14.
• Stylistically, we adhere to the Associated Press Stylebook. Features must be non-taxing and easy to read. No technical writing, please. Information should be clear and concise. Please organize sections of material with subheads. Include resource sidebars at all times.
• Stories must be locally sourced with at least two expert voices (more sources are encouraged). National parenting experts/authors/professionals from renowned institutions are acceptable in addition to the local voices.
• Features should be between 800 - 1,200 words. Please include a sidebar or break-out item.
• For assigned features (different from submissions) assignment letters are provided. It is the writer’s responsibility to follow an agreed upon assignment and to contact the Editor-in-Chief should there be questions/discrepancies/delays in procuring interviews, etc.
• Assigned writers are contracted for full rights (including Internet) in the terms of a standard “Work for Hire” agreement. Writer fees are based upon assignments achieved. Fees are set at the time of article assignment and are based upon topic assigned. Freelance submissions are done on a case-by-case basis. Reprints receive $35 and are only accepted if the article originated outside of Middle Tennessee.
• Finished, pre-copy edited work must be submitted ON or BEFORE set deadline via email to the editor.
• Assignments will be edited by the Editor-in-Chief initially, then by the Managing Editor. If additional work is required from any editor, the assigned writer will be contacted by the Editor-in-Chief to rework the assignment.
• Payment for accepted stories is made on the first day of the month following the month's publication in which the assignment appears i.e., 30 days.
• Submissions should be sent to susan@daycommail.com.
Susan Day: Editor-in-Chief
Chad Young: Managing Editor
Contact Information:
For inquiries: susan@daycommail.com
For submissions: susan@daycommail.com
Website: http://www.nashvilleparent.com/
• Articles should be geared towards parents and families with children ages 0 - 14.
• Stylistically, we adhere to the Associated Press Stylebook. Features must be non-taxing and easy to read. No technical writing, please. Information should be clear and concise. Please organize sections of material with subheads. Include resource sidebars at all times.
• Stories must be locally sourced with at least two expert voices (more sources are encouraged). National parenting experts/authors/professionals from renowned institutions are acceptable in addition to the local voices.
• Features should be between 800 - 1,200 words. Please include a sidebar or break-out item.
• For assigned features (different from submissions) assignment letters are provided. It is the writer’s responsibility to follow an agreed upon assignment and to contact the Editor-in-Chief should there be questions/discrepancies/delays in procuring interviews, etc.
• Assigned writers are contracted for full rights (including Internet) in the terms of a standard “Work for Hire” agreement. Writer fees are based upon assignments achieved. Fees are set at the time of article assignment and are based upon topic assigned. Freelance submissions are done on a case-by-case basis. Reprints receive $35 and are only accepted if the article originated outside of Middle Tennessee.
• Finished, pre-copy edited work must be submitted ON or BEFORE set deadline via email to the editor.
• Assignments will be edited by the Editor-in-Chief initially, then by the Managing Editor. If additional work is required from any editor, the assigned writer will be contacted by the Editor-in-Chief to rework the assignment.
• Payment for accepted stories is made on the first day of the month following the month's publication in which the assignment appears i.e., 30 days.
• Submissions should be sent to susan@daycommail.com.
Susan Day: Editor-in-Chief
Chad Young: Managing Editor
Contact Information:
For inquiries: susan@daycommail.com
For submissions: susan@daycommail.com
Website: http://www.nashvilleparent.com/
Freelance writing, CosmoBabies.com, pays $15 per 200-500 words
We are looking for fresh, new content for our site! Can you provide helpful advice for parents or useful tips? Have you experienced a new product and would like to write about it?
First, read our Submission Guidelines located below.
Secondly, review our editorial calender located above. We are also looking for writers for the following categories: Baby Names and Pregnancy, Parenting and Preschoolers.
Third, completed articles or queries should be emailed to us with a short introduction about yourself and at least two short samples of your writing. Please include SUBMISSIONS the subject heading of your email.
If we accept your article or idea, we’ll send you an email letting you know and ask for any additional information. Please do not submit articles that have been published on any other blogs or websites. As stated earlier we are looking for fresh, new content.
Submission Guidelines
1) Please do not submit articles that have been published on any other blogs or websites.
2) Articles must be between 200-500 words.
3) Must follow the current theme that is listed under editorial calender.
Articles are paid $15 (200-500 words) within 30 days after publication.
Editorial Calendar
June - Father's Day theme (Includes gifts for dads, ways to celebrate Father's Day, crafts kids can make for dad)
July - July 4th theme (Treats for 4th of July, where to celebrate the 4th of July, Keeping kids safe on July 4th)
August - Summer Theme (Activities for kids, travel ideas, summer safety tips)
Contact Information:
For inquiries: cosmobabies@yahoo.com
For submissions: cosmobabies@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.CosmoBabies.com
First, read our Submission Guidelines located below.
Secondly, review our editorial calender located above. We are also looking for writers for the following categories: Baby Names and Pregnancy, Parenting and Preschoolers.
Third, completed articles or queries should be emailed to us with a short introduction about yourself and at least two short samples of your writing. Please include SUBMISSIONS the subject heading of your email.
If we accept your article or idea, we’ll send you an email letting you know and ask for any additional information. Please do not submit articles that have been published on any other blogs or websites. As stated earlier we are looking for fresh, new content.
Submission Guidelines
1) Please do not submit articles that have been published on any other blogs or websites.
2) Articles must be between 200-500 words.
3) Must follow the current theme that is listed under editorial calender.
Articles are paid $15 (200-500 words) within 30 days after publication.
Editorial Calendar
June - Father's Day theme (Includes gifts for dads, ways to celebrate Father's Day, crafts kids can make for dad)
July - July 4th theme (Treats for 4th of July, where to celebrate the 4th of July, Keeping kids safe on July 4th)
August - Summer Theme (Activities for kids, travel ideas, summer safety tips)
Contact Information:
For inquiries: cosmobabies@yahoo.com
For submissions: cosmobabies@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.CosmoBabies.com
Freelance writing, CosmoBabies.com, pays $15 per 200-500 words
We are looking for fresh, new content for our site! Can you provide helpful advice for parents or useful tips? Have you experienced a new product and would like to write about it?
First, read our Submission Guidelines located below.
Secondly, review our editorial calender located above. We are also looking for writers for the following categories: Baby Names and Pregnancy, Parenting and Preschoolers.
Third, completed articles or queries should be emailed to us with a short introduction about yourself and at least two short samples of your writing. Please include SUBMISSIONS the subject heading of your email.
If we accept your article or idea, we’ll send you an email letting you know and ask for any additional information. Please do not submit articles that have been published on any other blogs or websites. As stated earlier we are looking for fresh, new content.
Submission Guidelines
1) Please do not submit articles that have been published on any other blogs or websites.
2) Articles must be between 200-500 words.
3) Must follow the current theme that is listed under editorial calender.
Articles are paid $15 (200-500 words) within 30 days after publication.
Editorial Calendar
June - Father's Day theme (Includes gifts for dads, ways to celebrate Father's Day, crafts kids can make for dad)
July - July 4th theme (Treats for 4th of July, where to celebrate the 4th of July, Keeping kids safe on July 4th)
August - Summer Theme (Activities for kids, travel ideas, summer safety tips)
Contact Information:
For inquiries: cosmobabies@yahoo.com
For submissions: cosmobabies@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.CosmoBabies.com
First, read our Submission Guidelines located below.
Secondly, review our editorial calender located above. We are also looking for writers for the following categories: Baby Names and Pregnancy, Parenting and Preschoolers.
Third, completed articles or queries should be emailed to us with a short introduction about yourself and at least two short samples of your writing. Please include SUBMISSIONS the subject heading of your email.
If we accept your article or idea, we’ll send you an email letting you know and ask for any additional information. Please do not submit articles that have been published on any other blogs or websites. As stated earlier we are looking for fresh, new content.
Submission Guidelines
1) Please do not submit articles that have been published on any other blogs or websites.
2) Articles must be between 200-500 words.
3) Must follow the current theme that is listed under editorial calender.
Articles are paid $15 (200-500 words) within 30 days after publication.
Editorial Calendar
June - Father's Day theme (Includes gifts for dads, ways to celebrate Father's Day, crafts kids can make for dad)
July - July 4th theme (Treats for 4th of July, where to celebrate the 4th of July, Keeping kids safe on July 4th)
August - Summer Theme (Activities for kids, travel ideas, summer safety tips)
Contact Information:
For inquiries: cosmobabies@yahoo.com
For submissions: cosmobabies@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.CosmoBabies.com
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Freelance writing, YellowBrick.com (parenting blog), pays $30 minimum per article
Hey there. I'm with Yellowbrck (yellowbrck.com) and we're a company that offers a new iPhone app for parents. We're looking to build a blog on our site that is all about encouraging parents to spend time with their kids and do activities with them. We want to have a quality blog, with quality content that we can use to build a vibrant community interested in doing activities with their children.
Right now we're looking to build our blog with cool article ideas. Send us any ideas you think would be interesting for our blog and we'll pay to write the ones we like. Through this process of paying writers for good ideas we're hoping to find several bloggers that can be our main writers/editorial people, who we can just pay to run the site.
We pay $30 per article, or more, depending on the specific article.
Contact Information:
For inquiries: gigs-6tzcg-2406729594@craigslist.org
For submissions: gigs-6tzcg-2406729594@craigslist.org
Website: http://yellowbrck.com/
Right now we're looking to build our blog with cool article ideas. Send us any ideas you think would be interesting for our blog and we'll pay to write the ones we like. Through this process of paying writers for good ideas we're hoping to find several bloggers that can be our main writers/editorial people, who we can just pay to run the site.
We pay $30 per article, or more, depending on the specific article.
Contact Information:
For inquiries: gigs-6tzcg-2406729594@craigslist.org
For submissions: gigs-6tzcg-2406729594@craigslist.org
Website: http://yellowbrck.com/
Freelance writing, YellowBrick.com (parenting blog), pays $30 minimum per article
Hey there. I'm with Yellowbrck (yellowbrck.com) and we're a company that offers a new iPhone app for parents. We're looking to build a blog on our site that is all about encouraging parents to spend time with their kids and do activities with them. We want to have a quality blog, with quality content that we can use to build a vibrant community interested in doing activities with their children.
Right now we're looking to build our blog with cool article ideas. Send us any ideas you think would be interesting for our blog and we'll pay to write the ones we like. Through this process of paying writers for good ideas we're hoping to find several bloggers that can be our main writers/editorial people, who we can just pay to run the site.
We pay $30 per article, or more, depending on the specific article.
Contact Information:
For inquiries: gigs-6tzcg-2406729594@craigslist.org
For submissions: gigs-6tzcg-2406729594@craigslist.org
Website: http://yellowbrck.com/
Right now we're looking to build our blog with cool article ideas. Send us any ideas you think would be interesting for our blog and we'll pay to write the ones we like. Through this process of paying writers for good ideas we're hoping to find several bloggers that can be our main writers/editorial people, who we can just pay to run the site.
We pay $30 per article, or more, depending on the specific article.
Contact Information:
For inquiries: gigs-6tzcg-2406729594@craigslist.org
For submissions: gigs-6tzcg-2406729594@craigslist.org
Website: http://yellowbrck.com/
Monday, May 23, 2011
Freelance writing, parenting website, pays $0.05 per word (Canada)
Moms with good ideas for articles required to produce content for a parenting website. We pay by the word, and experience posting to wordpress would be an asset. Articles focused on major Canadian cities would be preferred.
Location: Vancouver
Compensation: $0.05 per word, average 250 word articles
Contact Information:
For inquiries: job-me4rh-2396915344@craigslist.org
For submissions: job-me4rh-2396915344@craigslist.org
Location: Vancouver
Compensation: $0.05 per word, average 250 word articles
Contact Information:
For inquiries: job-me4rh-2396915344@craigslist.org
For submissions: job-me4rh-2396915344@craigslist.org
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Freelance writing, EverythingMom.com, pays $25 minimum per article
Are you looking for Freelance Jobs Writing? EverythingMom.com is now looking for online freelance writers and article submissions that would be of interest to moms. Got a brilliant idea for an article? Pitch us!
We are looking for freelance article submissions that:
* are your original articles (not published elsewhere)
* help our readers ponder, smile or LOL
* are written well, free of grammatical errors and typos
* are specific - think micro vs broad
* are unique and have not been written about everywhere already
* fall between 300-600 words
In return, we offer:
Payment
Each writer will be paid a flat amount per article depending on his/her experience. (Entry rate is $25 per original article and we will consider highly experience writers for higher rates.) If your idea is approved, you will be asked to submit a PayPal invoice when you send us your full article. Payment will be made at the end of the week your article appears on EverythingMom.com (Sunday).
Exposure
Each article features an author box at the bottom of the article with an author image and brief bio complete with links back to his/her website/blog/twitter etc.
Plus if you are a member of the EverythingMom.com community and have a profile page, there are additional beneifts:
* We will provide a link back to your profile page at the end of your article so readers can find out more and connect with you
* We will list all your articles on your profile page so members can see what else you have contributed to the site
* All comments on your article will be sent to your profile email address enabling you to see what others think and comment back if you wish
* Occasionally we may feature one of our writers with a profile page on EverythingMom.com
If you're not currently a member, it's easy to join and it's free.
The stuff lawyers like us to say:
* We may edit your work slightly to fit the feel of EverythingMom.com
* We may feature your content on our partner sites.
* Unless otherwise agreed upon, EverythingMom.com is purchasing:
* first exclusive electronic rights
* non-exclusive rights to keep your article in our online archives
What to include in your pitch:
* Send a brief email sharing your big idea to ca [at] everythingmom [dot] com
* Your rate expectations (please note that most articles are paid at our entry rate)
* Links to previous writing samples
* Please DO NOT send full articles before you have official approval from EverythingMom.com
* IF approved, we will request the full article at that time.
Contact Information:
For submissions: join the community here
Website: http://www.everythingmom.com
We are looking for freelance article submissions that:
* are your original articles (not published elsewhere)
* help our readers ponder, smile or LOL
* are written well, free of grammatical errors and typos
* are specific - think micro vs broad
* are unique and have not been written about everywhere already
* fall between 300-600 words
In return, we offer:
Payment
Each writer will be paid a flat amount per article depending on his/her experience. (Entry rate is $25 per original article and we will consider highly experience writers for higher rates.) If your idea is approved, you will be asked to submit a PayPal invoice when you send us your full article. Payment will be made at the end of the week your article appears on EverythingMom.com (Sunday).
Exposure
Each article features an author box at the bottom of the article with an author image and brief bio complete with links back to his/her website/blog/twitter etc.
Plus if you are a member of the EverythingMom.com community and have a profile page, there are additional beneifts:
* We will provide a link back to your profile page at the end of your article so readers can find out more and connect with you
* We will list all your articles on your profile page so members can see what else you have contributed to the site
* All comments on your article will be sent to your profile email address enabling you to see what others think and comment back if you wish
* Occasionally we may feature one of our writers with a profile page on EverythingMom.com
If you're not currently a member, it's easy to join and it's free.
The stuff lawyers like us to say:
* We may edit your work slightly to fit the feel of EverythingMom.com
* We may feature your content on our partner sites.
* Unless otherwise agreed upon, EverythingMom.com is purchasing:
* first exclusive electronic rights
* non-exclusive rights to keep your article in our online archives
What to include in your pitch:
* Send a brief email sharing your big idea to ca [at] everythingmom [dot] com
* Your rate expectations (please note that most articles are paid at our entry rate)
* Links to previous writing samples
* Please DO NOT send full articles before you have official approval from EverythingMom.com
* IF approved, we will request the full article at that time.
Contact Information:
For submissions: join the community here
Website: http://www.everythingmom.com
Monday, April 18, 2011
Freelance writing, Chicago Parent, pays $50-$100 per article
Chicago Parent is a parenting news magazine. We offer a lively editorial mix with a distinctly local focus and a "we're all in this together" spirit. We seek to include new voices, but we use only local writers. Articles submitted by writers who have not previously written for Chicago Parent are on speculation.
Short Stuff is the port of entry for new writers. If you haven't written for Chicago Parent, chances are we'll ask you to start here. It is a section in the front of the magazine that covers local people, places, groups and things of interest to families. We are always looking for breaking news and relevant issues as well. We ask first-time writers to pitch us an idea. They may be asked to submit a full article on speculation, with no guarantee of publication.
My Life reader essays are another way to get published. These parent essays, written on speculation, are told in first-person in 400 to 600 words, with a provided photograph of the writer and family. We receive dozens of essays a month so the essays selected usually have a lingering message, humor or other traits that set them apart.
Our larger feature articles tackle a wide range of timely topics for local families, including issues relating to child care and education, balancing work and family and handling the everyday joys and challenges of parenting. We ask writers to use the best experts on a subject-national and local, but every story should use local parent voices and children.
Queries and Pitches
We do not reprint stories, including those published only on the Web. E-mail queries or story pitches to Editor Tamara L. O'Shaughnessy at tamara@chicagoparent.com. Please include your phone number and address. We do not accept articles through mail or fax and will not return unsolicited manuscripts nor do we accept pitches over the telephone. We attempt to respond to your query within 60 days.
Magazines
Chicago Parent generally works at least two months in advance of publication. Current needs include stories that focus on raising a child in the Chicago area.
Going Places is a quarterly magazine with seasonal content that highlights fun family activities in the Chicago area. Contact Going Places Editor Liz DeCarlo directly at ldecarlo@chicagoparent.com with story pitches.
Chicago Special Parent is a semi-annual magazine for parents with children with special needs. We seek stories that inspire and empower parents of children age newborn to 22. Send story pitches to tamara@chicagoparent.com.
Chicago Baby is now an annual magazine for expecting and new parents. It has an early fall publication date. The magazine focuses on issues facing parents in one of the most joyous times of their lives. Send story pitches to tamara@chicagoparent.com.
Payment
Short Stuff articles are 300-400 words in length, payment is $50, depending on the reporting. My Life essays pay $100. The average feature story is 800 to 1,500 words in length. Payment varies depending on the writer's experience and the relationship with Chicago Parent, but begins at $100 for a one-page story of 800 words. Stories in Going Places are generally one page, or 350 words long, and pay $50 per story. Longer story spots are available. We pay upon publication. Invoices are necessary.
Articles should be submitted electronically. We will not consider stories sent through the mail or fax and do not return unsolicited manuscripts. Text files may be sent to us at kpancero@chicagoparent.com and tamara@chicagoparent.com. Please include your name, address, phone number, e-mail. If we publish it, an invoice with a social security number is needed.
Contact Information:
For inquiries: tamara@chicagoparent.com
For submissions: kpancero@chicagoparent.com and tamara@chicagoparent.com
Website: http://chicagoparent.com/
Short Stuff is the port of entry for new writers. If you haven't written for Chicago Parent, chances are we'll ask you to start here. It is a section in the front of the magazine that covers local people, places, groups and things of interest to families. We are always looking for breaking news and relevant issues as well. We ask first-time writers to pitch us an idea. They may be asked to submit a full article on speculation, with no guarantee of publication.
My Life reader essays are another way to get published. These parent essays, written on speculation, are told in first-person in 400 to 600 words, with a provided photograph of the writer and family. We receive dozens of essays a month so the essays selected usually have a lingering message, humor or other traits that set them apart.
Our larger feature articles tackle a wide range of timely topics for local families, including issues relating to child care and education, balancing work and family and handling the everyday joys and challenges of parenting. We ask writers to use the best experts on a subject-national and local, but every story should use local parent voices and children.
Queries and Pitches
We do not reprint stories, including those published only on the Web. E-mail queries or story pitches to Editor Tamara L. O'Shaughnessy at tamara@chicagoparent.com. Please include your phone number and address. We do not accept articles through mail or fax and will not return unsolicited manuscripts nor do we accept pitches over the telephone. We attempt to respond to your query within 60 days.
Magazines
Chicago Parent generally works at least two months in advance of publication. Current needs include stories that focus on raising a child in the Chicago area.
Going Places is a quarterly magazine with seasonal content that highlights fun family activities in the Chicago area. Contact Going Places Editor Liz DeCarlo directly at ldecarlo@chicagoparent.com with story pitches.
Chicago Special Parent is a semi-annual magazine for parents with children with special needs. We seek stories that inspire and empower parents of children age newborn to 22. Send story pitches to tamara@chicagoparent.com.
Chicago Baby is now an annual magazine for expecting and new parents. It has an early fall publication date. The magazine focuses on issues facing parents in one of the most joyous times of their lives. Send story pitches to tamara@chicagoparent.com.
Payment
Short Stuff articles are 300-400 words in length, payment is $50, depending on the reporting. My Life essays pay $100. The average feature story is 800 to 1,500 words in length. Payment varies depending on the writer's experience and the relationship with Chicago Parent, but begins at $100 for a one-page story of 800 words. Stories in Going Places are generally one page, or 350 words long, and pay $50 per story. Longer story spots are available. We pay upon publication. Invoices are necessary.
Articles should be submitted electronically. We will not consider stories sent through the mail or fax and do not return unsolicited manuscripts. Text files may be sent to us at kpancero@chicagoparent.com and tamara@chicagoparent.com. Please include your name, address, phone number, e-mail. If we publish it, an invoice with a social security number is needed.
Contact Information:
For inquiries: tamara@chicagoparent.com
For submissions: kpancero@chicagoparent.com and tamara@chicagoparent.com
Website: http://chicagoparent.com/
Monday, March 21, 2011
Freelance writing, Charlotte Parent, pays $45-$125 for assigned articles
Charlotte Parent Writer Guidelines
Charlotte Parent magazine is a monthly publication with a circulation of 52,000 covering seven counties. As Charlotte's leading parenting resource, our readers include parents, teachers, child-care providers and other advocates for children ages newborn through teens. Each issue has a theme, regular features and departments. We seek new perspectives, voices and viewpoints from local parents about the issues that impact families.
We welcome e-mail submissions from freelance writers. Our policy is to buy one-time print rights with exclusivity within our region and the right to post the story on our website. Reprints of articles from publications outside our region are also considered. We run several feature articles on topics related to our monthly theme. Features require thorough research (citing a minimum of three reliable sources), knowledge of our audience and concise interviewing and writing skills. Articles on topics other than the issue's theme are also considered. We prefer articles and essays with local relevance. Word counts range from 500 to 1,200 words.
Submitting Articles & Queries
Queries and articles should be e-mailed to the editorial department (editorial@charlotteparent.com). Articles are accepted in MS Word format and pasted into the body of the email, with author's name, address, phone number and word count on the first page of the story. The editorial department reserves the right to edit for clarity, length and style. If major revisions are needed, you will be contacted. Please remember that we receive many more submissions than we can use. We may not be able to respond personally to every query.
Accompanying photographs, especially electronic art (300+dpi preferred), are welcome.
We use the Associated Press Stylebook and Webster's New World Dictionary.
Deadlines: 2-3 months before issue is printed.
Payments: Fees vary depending on the length, depth and use of the story. Assigned articles generally pay $45-$125, and reprints pay $15-$35. Writers are paid following publication. Tearsheets provided with payment. We do not pay kill fees.
2011 Charlotte Parent Editorial Calendar
January: Healthy Families; Directory - Education
• Annual Baby Guide
February: Summer Camps; Sports & Kids; Directory - Residential Camps
March: Tweens and Teens
• NC College Guide Section
April: Family Finances; Kids & The Arts; Directory - Day Camps and Summer Programs
• Exceptional Child Guide
May: Family Travel and Vacations
June: Summer Fun; Annual Family Favorites
• Annual Ultimate Family Resource Guide
July: Pregnancy and Childbirth
August: Back to School; Directory - After-School and Enrichment
September: Work and Family; Family-Friendly 50
October: Parties & Celebrations; Fall Fun & Halloween; Directory - Birthday Party
November: Family Togetherness/Thanksgiving; Holiday Guide
December: Holiday Traditions; Holiday Guide II; Directory - Preschool
More information here.
Charlotte Parent magazine is a monthly publication with a circulation of 52,000 covering seven counties. As Charlotte's leading parenting resource, our readers include parents, teachers, child-care providers and other advocates for children ages newborn through teens. Each issue has a theme, regular features and departments. We seek new perspectives, voices and viewpoints from local parents about the issues that impact families.
We welcome e-mail submissions from freelance writers. Our policy is to buy one-time print rights with exclusivity within our region and the right to post the story on our website. Reprints of articles from publications outside our region are also considered. We run several feature articles on topics related to our monthly theme. Features require thorough research (citing a minimum of three reliable sources), knowledge of our audience and concise interviewing and writing skills. Articles on topics other than the issue's theme are also considered. We prefer articles and essays with local relevance. Word counts range from 500 to 1,200 words.
Submitting Articles & Queries
Queries and articles should be e-mailed to the editorial department (editorial@charlotteparent.com). Articles are accepted in MS Word format and pasted into the body of the email, with author's name, address, phone number and word count on the first page of the story. The editorial department reserves the right to edit for clarity, length and style. If major revisions are needed, you will be contacted. Please remember that we receive many more submissions than we can use. We may not be able to respond personally to every query.
Accompanying photographs, especially electronic art (300+dpi preferred), are welcome.
We use the Associated Press Stylebook and Webster's New World Dictionary.
Deadlines: 2-3 months before issue is printed.
Payments: Fees vary depending on the length, depth and use of the story. Assigned articles generally pay $45-$125, and reprints pay $15-$35. Writers are paid following publication. Tearsheets provided with payment. We do not pay kill fees.
2011 Charlotte Parent Editorial Calendar
January: Healthy Families; Directory - Education
• Annual Baby Guide
February: Summer Camps; Sports & Kids; Directory - Residential Camps
March: Tweens and Teens
• NC College Guide Section
April: Family Finances; Kids & The Arts; Directory - Day Camps and Summer Programs
• Exceptional Child Guide
May: Family Travel and Vacations
June: Summer Fun; Annual Family Favorites
• Annual Ultimate Family Resource Guide
July: Pregnancy and Childbirth
August: Back to School; Directory - After-School and Enrichment
September: Work and Family; Family-Friendly 50
October: Parties & Celebrations; Fall Fun & Halloween; Directory - Birthday Party
November: Family Togetherness/Thanksgiving; Holiday Guide
December: Holiday Traditions; Holiday Guide II; Directory - Preschool
More information here.
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