Kraze magazine is a new quarterly publication for urban women. Their primary target are women 18-40 years old. Kraze’s content concentrates on female sexuality with men, sex, relationship and lifestyle articles. They welcome submissions. View the PDF file for details. http://www.krazemag.com/docs/Website_Writers_Guidelines.pdf

Travel Articles Wanted

 baraaza.com is a travel network that connects people who love to travel with inside information about any destination on the globe. Members connect with other travelers and natives from around the world to discover unique, direct-from-the-source information about amazing spots and travel activities. Baraaza.com is looking for contract travel writers to write brief destination guides for cities, countries and regions all over the planet. They pay on a per guide basis and require the content to be of high quality and original. They prefer the writers have firsthand experience with the locations they’re writing about. View website for details. http://www.baraaza.com

Smash Cake Open to Submissions

 Smash Cake Magazine is a twice-yearly, perfect-bound, print publication open to all genres, lengths, styles, and voices. They welcome both experienced authors and newbies alike. They pay a token fee. View website for more details. http://www.smashcakemagazine.com

Smories New Competition

 We will be announcing the 50 shortlisted stories for the March competition on the 5th of April. On the 1st of May, films of these stories will go live on the website. The April competition is now open until the end of the month. The format is slightly different this time: We will have 5 prizes: First Prize: US$500 Second Prize: US$400 Third Prize: US$300 Fourth Prize: US$200 Fifth Prize: US$100 Stories will be restricted to 750 words. Please take a look at the site for further info. http://www.smories.com/ As ever, we welcome your feedback.

New Novella Publisher Seeking Submissions
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Short Sharp Shock is a digest devoted to publishing novellas (three per issue by different authors). We welcome popular fiction – writers who aspire to future mass market paperback success – accessible literary but also genre. We pay $20 and a comp copy for one-year exclusive print rights. Our site is http://s3digest.blogspot.com email queries to shortsharpshock@hotmail.com. Simultaneous submissions okay.

New Writing Magazine Seeks Submissions
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The Writer’s Haven Magazine is calling for submissions. The site is due to be up and running by May 1st.

How-to’s: 250 – 1500 words. How To Write A Query Letter, Dealing With Literary Agents, How To Choose the Literary Agent That’s Right For You, How To Overcome Rejection, How To Write For Magazines, etc. This is just a partial list of the ‘how to’ articles we need each month.

Other ideas: Writer’s Block, Dealing With an Editor, Manuscript Formatting…Email your best work. Payment is in copies: 5 copies and a credible byline. Include a brief writers bio with your article. We need every kind of how-to for beginning poets and writers. Pre-published material acceptable.

My First Sale:250-750 words. Include a brief writer’s bio with your article.

Fiction: 1 story accepted per month. 250-750 Words. Include a brief
writer’s bio with your story.

Poetry :Up to 20 lines, any subject. Include a brief writer’s bio with yourpoems. No more than 3 poems per writer per month.

Markets Columns: Up to 50 new markets each month – length of article
varies. We need a new column every month – anyone interested in having this spot every month, please email me with a sample of your market column ASAP. We need updates every month. Include a brief writer’s bio with your column.

THE WRITER’S HAVEN MAGAZETTE
MARCELLA SIMMONS, PUBLISHER
106 Fletcher Drive, Logansport LA 71049
Email: marcies04@bellsouth.net

Bite Magazine Open to Articles
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Bite Magazine is for horror fans, discerning vampirologists and wannabe ghostbusters. They feature interviews with real-life vampire hunters, features on horror film classics and reviews of films, books and video releases. Ideas for articles welcome – submit a short synopsis and photograph via email. View website for details.

http://www.bitememagazine.com

EcoSalon Calls for Submissions ——————————– How do you go green without sacrificing style? This is the question that defines EcoSalon. They believe that environmental consciousness doesn’t have to mean granola, that style and sustainability belong in the same sentence and that living green is fun, not frumpy. Eco-salon are always happy to consider professional writers with experience in social media and journalism, but if you don’t have that, a strong voice can get you far. View website to apply.

http://www.ecosalon.com/about/#getagig

The Herb Companion Calls for Submissions —————————————– The Herb Companion, published by Ogden Publications, Inc., is a bimonthly magazine devoted to the interests of vocational herb gardeners, cooks, crafters, natural health enthusiasts and herb aficionados. A typical issue will include practical horticultural information, original recipes illustrating the use of herbs, thoroughly researched historical insights, step-by-step directions for herbal craft projects, profiles of notable individuals in the field, natural health how-to, recent research findings, helpful hints and occasional book reviews. Articles should display in-depth knowledge of the subject matter based on experience and thorough research. View website for more info.

http://www.ogdenpubs.com/writers/hcp.html

Stories for Girls Wanted ————————- Girl’s Life publish fiction and features for young girls (12 and under). Focus on stories from the girl’s point of view dealing with situations from school, family, friends, etc. View website for more details.

http://www.girlslife.com/page/writers-guidelines.aspxt

Dark Recesses Calls For Submissions ———————————— Dark Recesses is known for some of the strongest horror and dark fiction being published today. Apart from fiction, they welcome nonfiction articles, essays, and briefs bringing news of the strange, odd, or just plain scary to their readers. Please read the complete guidelines on the website. http://www.darkrecesses.com/?page_id=7

Pet Magazine Calls for Submissions
Animal Wellness, a natural pet magazine in North America, take pride in providing readers with the information they need to make wise health care choices for their animal companions. The publication embraces the entire holistic spectrum, from physical health issues to the emotional and spiritual well being of our animals. They welcome unsolicited articles and story outlines. Articles may range in length from 500 to 1,500 words. View website for contact details.

http://www.animalwellnessmagazine.com/p/awsubmit.htm

Scottish Home & Country Call for Submissions
Scottish Home & Country accept articles on a variety of subjects. Readers enjoy features on crafts, personal histories, social history, health, travel, cookery, general women’s interests, etc. Instructional craft articles are also welcome but must include clear illustrations. They pay £20-£60 for up to 1000 words. View website for details.

http://www.swri.org.uk/magazine/contributors.html

Motley Fool Seeks Finance Writers
Fool.co.uk seeks freelance writers for the research and writing of substantial elements of online Fool content with a particular focus on share/company analysis and investing strategies. The writer will balance factual analysis with the Foolish mission of education, amusement, and enrichment. The writer must be able to take complex investing issues and translate them through clear language with a touch of humour, fun, and pizzazz when appropriate (and that’s most of the time). Ideally, they prefer writers who have at least a few years’ (successful!) experience of running their investment portfolio, that can generate the majority of their article ideas and have the capacity to regularly produce between 2-4 articles a week of 600-800 words. View website for more details.

https://tbe.taleo.net/NA6/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=TMF&cws=3&rid=189

Call for Self-Sufficiency Articles
BackHome is the magazine that delivers useful do-it-yourself information on sustainable, self-reliant living. Since 1990, BackHome has been the authority for those interested in taking control of their own lives. The bi-monthly issues are packed with clear, practical information on mortgage-free building, solar and renewable energy, chemical-free gardening, wholesome cooking, home business, homeschooling, small livestock, vehicle and workshop projects, and family activities. In general, they will consider any article that will help readers improve the quality of life—for themselves, their families, their community, and their environment. At present base rate of pay is $35 a printed page, payable upon publication. They pay extra for good clear photographs. View website for contact details.

http://www.backhomemagazine.com/guidlines.htm

Woman Alive Call for Submissions
UK Christian magazine, `Woman Alive’, seeks to encourage and inspire women in their faith. Editor, Jackie Stead, welcomes articles on a variety of topics from relationships to health and well-being. Pay starts at £70 per page. See website for submission guidelines.

http://www.womanalive.co.uk/static.aspx?k=about

Stylus Media Group Seeking Global Freelancers
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London, UK based Stylus Media Group are looking for global freelance contributors to support their dynamic new online business and a growing global team for the interiors, design + lifestyle industries. Whether you’re dedicated interiors, architecture or design reporter, visual arts and culture writer, a travel specialist or an expert within the trend forecasting business with knowledge of consumer and lifestyle trends, they would like to hear from you. Please send your CV and a cover letter to jobs@stylusmediagroup.com

Mother Earth News Seeking Contributions
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Mother Earth News is a bimonthly magazine that promotes more self-sufficient, financially independent and environmentally aware lifestyles. Readers range in age from the early teens to 90-plus. They welcome articles and quality photographs for two departments: “Country Lore” and “Firsthand Reports from the Field.” “Country Lore” presents handy how-to tips of 100 to 300 words; payment is $25 to $50 per published item. “Firsthand Reports from the Field” are first-person stories (1,500 to 2,000 words) about sustainable lifestyles of all sorts; payment is $150 per published piece. View website for details.

http://www.ogdenpubs.com/writers/men.html

Wend Calls for Submissions
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Wend is namely interested in first person accounts of literate adventure travel with a social/anthropological/environmental awareness that permeates throughout the story. Stories are about ordinary people doing extraordinary things, not extraordinary people doing ordinary things. All departments pay 25 cents a word, plus photos. View website for contact details. http://www.wendmag.com/writersguide

Call for Submissions
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We are looking for writers to share their marketing tips, spotlight on successful small business owners and the ups and downs of starting a business. We are launching a new website for start up businesses in March. Unsolicited submissions are welcome. Contact Cecilia Wheeler at ceciliaw@wheelerdm.com for specific writer’s guidelines before submitting. This is not paid; however, we offer a byline and short bio of writer or their business following the article.

New US Magazine Seeks Writers
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New North-American lifestyle publication is looking for writers. Illustrious Magazine, a gentleman’s guide to the finer things in life, is seeking people who have experience in writing articles, and editorials. Chosen candidates would be selected for fashion, business, technology, and entertainment categories.
Please submit resume, examples of your work, along with your area of expertise to: nbryan@illustriousmagazine.com

Nonfiction and Fiction Required
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Dragondreamz Publications is currently looking for fiction and non-fiction for inclusion in their first periodical, Full Armor Magazine, which is set to debut in June 2010. It will be published quarterly and includes fantasy, slipstream, and mystery stories with a strong Christian-Judean message; or Christian-Judean symbolism at the core of the story. Think in terms of Narnia, Lord of the Rings, and Oscar Wilde…etc. They are also considering: Spiritual Poetry (any style; up to 20 lines) and Non-fiction pieces (testimonials, book/film/music reviews and short essays). A token payment is offered: $0.01 per word for stories up to 3,000 words for both fiction and non-fiction. $1.00 per line for poetry. View website for details.

http://www.dragondreamzpublications.info/submissions.html

Restaurant Reviewers Wanted in the UK
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Itchy is working with the malaysiakitchen.co.uk to promote Malaysian food throughout the UK. They are looking for talented journalists who would be interested in taking part in some restaurant reviews. They are currently looking for writers from the following cities: Surrey / Birmingham / Manchester / Chester / Brighton / Nottingham / Canterbury / Coventry / Norwich / Edinburgh / Glasgow / Stratford Upon Avon / Warwick / Milton Keynes / Peterborough. Please email your interest and CV, stating which city you are based in, to Emma Salt, Editor at: editor@itchyonline.com

New Magazine Seeks Fiction and Nonfiction
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Dragondreamz Publications is currently looking for fiction and non-fiction for inclusion in their first periodical, Full Armor Magazine, which is set to debut in June 2010. It will be published quarterly and includes fantasy, slipstream, and mystery stories with a strong Christian-Judean message; or Christian-Judean symbolism at the core of the story. Think in terms of Narnia, Lord of the Rings, and Oscar Wilde…etc. They are also considering: Spiritual Poetry (any style; up to 20 lines) and Non-fiction pieces (testimonials, book/film/music reviews and short essays). A token payment is offered: $0.01 per word for stories up to 3,000 words for both fiction and non-fiction. $1.00 per line for poetry. View website for details.

http://www.dragondreamzpublications.info/submissions.html

Writers Wanted to Write Tutorials
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Tuts+ welcomes written tutorials on a range of creative niches including Photoshop and Graphics, Vectors and Illustration, Web Development and Design, Motion Graphics, Flash and ActionScript, Computer Graphics, Photography and Audio Production. If you have the skill to write an excellent tutorial for one Tuts+ then they’d like to hear from you. They pay $150 for each tutorial that is accepted, and you’ll have the honor of being published on the best tutorial blog network around! View website: http://tutsplus.com/about/write-a-tutorial/

The Oldie Seeks Submissions
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UK based The Oldie is an antidote to youth culture but, more importantly, a magazine with emphasis on good writing, humour and quality illustration. Well-written articles on any subject are always welcome at The Oldie and they are particularly interested in pieces for our ‘I Once Met’, and ‘rant’ slots. View website for details.

http://www.theoldie.co.uk/detail.php?item_id=162&page_id=30

Personal Experience Essays Wanted
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Underwired publishes personal essays (800-1200 words) every month and is always looking for new contributors. Essays should somehow relate to the chosen theme for the month and be on topics of interest to women. Underwired buys one-time rights, and payment is $100. http://www.underwiredmagazine.com/submission-guidelines-mainmenu-39.html

Call for Short Stories and Poems – Australian Authors Only
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We are a media agency and have just launched our new project “The Story Bag”.

“The Story Bag” will create a new and innovative channel for authors in Australia to reach the public. We produce different kinds of bags and cups that have a piece of literature – a short story, a poem or a short saying – on one side of the bag and a content rich, engaging advertisement on the other.

The bags are distributed by cafés, wine stores and retail outlets.

All published work of authors will be paid.

http://www.storybag.com.au

Seeking Fantasy Authors
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JoRi Publications is a new traditional publishing house. Our first publication will be an anthology of fifteen to seventeen short stories in the Fantasy genre. If you would like your Fantasy tale considered for our new publication, read the following guidelines and submit your entry to us by March 1st 2010.

All submissions must be in the Fantasy genre
Stories must not have been previously published
Your story must be 5000 words or less in length
Stories cannot contain erotic content or hard core profanity
All work must be edited prior to submission.
Electronic submissions should be made in *.doc,*.wpd or *.txt format
Hard copy submissions must be typed and double spaced with 1″ margins
Each submission must have a cover page with the title of the story, the author’s name and contact information.
Subsequent pages should only have the page number and title of the story in the header
Stories that fail to meet the above criteria will not be considered for publication.

Mail Submissions to:
JoRi Publications
850 S. Boulder Hwy., Suite 436
Henderson, NV 89015-7564

or submit electronically to: JoRi@joripublications.com

JoRi Publications will pay $25.00 USD for each short story (1 story per author) selected for publication in the anthology.
Authors selected for this collection will have the opportunity to purchase the collection at $10.00* per copy prior to printing and $12.00* after printing. The retail price will range from $17.95 to $19.95 depending on the size of the book. Authors may sell pre-purchased copies at the retail price for additional compensation.
JoRi Publications will place the collection online to generate book sales. A short author-supplied bio will be requested upon acceptance for publication in order to recognize their contribution to the project. JoRi Publications will also handle coordinating distribution to other outlets. accepted

*Plus shipping and handling costs which will vary based on the number of books ordered and destination.

Content Writers Wanted for AOL Seed
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I can’t get much information on how much you’ll get paid, (they’re only hiring US writers so I don’t get to know,) but AOL are setting up their own content site and need writers to provide content for 80+ AOL channels. If you are interested in this type of writing work, and many do find it a useful sideline, then visit: http://www.seed.com/writers/

Walrus Magazine Wants Articles on Canada
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The Walrus launched in September of 2003 with a straightforward mandate: to be a national general interest magazine about Canada and its place in the world. They invite writers to submit brief query letters about prospective story ideas (fiction and non-fiction). View website for full details.

http://www.walrusmagazine.com/queries/

WOW Wants Writing Articles
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WOW! welcomes queries and submissions from its readers. Each issue focuses on Women, Writing and the monthly Theme.
Columns, Word Counts and Pay Rates:
Twenty Questions: $50
How 2 (1,500 – 2,000 Words): $75
Inspiration (1,500 – 2,000 Words): $75
Feature Interviews (up to 3,000 Words): $75
Feature Articles (up to 3,000 Words): $150
View website for details.

http://wow-womenonwriting.com/contact.php

Pink Reader – Call for Submissions
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The Pink reader is a sophisticated, highly successful female business executive or entrepreneur. The magazine endeavors to be a vital tool to help the reader find greater financial independence and success in work and more joy in life. They welcome articles. Please send a detailed query rather than a completed manuscript. Include a relevant bio and two writing samples or clips. Payment varies. View website for contact details.

http://www.pinkmagazine.com/about/writer_guidelines.html

Call for Articles on Fairy Tales
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Enchanted Conversation is an online magazine, in Blogger format, that celebrates the art, history, analysis, charm, beauty, horror about fairy tales. Payment is 4 cents a word for articles (fiction or non-fiction), poems at a flat rate of $10. View website for submission guidelines. http://tinyurl.com/yc6hbhe

Reading Today Call for Submissions
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Readers are invited to submit articles on a broad variety of topics relating to reading and reading education. Since Reading Today is mailed to all members of the International Reading Association, the newspaper tries to address the needs and interests of an audience involved in education at all levels from pre-K through adult education in 100 countries throughout the world. Therefore, interests are fairly wide-ranging. General-interest articles appearing in Reading Today range from interviews with children’s book authors to descriptions of innovative reading programs to coverage of important reading-related conferences. Anything that might help or interest reading professionals is a potential story. View website for contact details.

http://tinyurl.com/y8f8o2k

Science Articles Wanted
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Greater Good magazine’s articles mix science reporting with storytelling, often highlighting groundbreaking academic research, but in a manner that’s engaging and accessible to a popular audience. Payment for feature articles is $.25/word. View website for details. http://tinyurl.com/y9ahw63