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January 22, 2008
Greetings fellow members,
Remember to send in your FOWA renewal forms to Tommy Thompson! In this edition of the Market Edge, be sure to see the following announcement about the FOWA scholarship.
Kelly Braden
KJBraden1@aol.com
FOWA Scholarship for Outdoor Communicators
Think of what a boost you could give to some deserving college kid you knowÉ by helping them put their hands on a FOWA Scholarship. All you have to do is encourage them to apply for it and endorse their application. You’ll find details about the application and selection process on the FOWA website at www.fowa.org
FOWA Scholarships are competitive and open to students at Florida colleges and universities, or to any student whose application is endorsed by a FOWA member or a faculty advisor. FOWA Scholarships range from $500 to $1,000. Intended for students who have a passion for the outdoors, these awards are meant to motivate and encourage them to gear their college experience toward a career in outdoor communications.
So what if you don’t have a son or daughter enrolled in a college journalism program? Maybe you know someone who grew up hunting and fishing and otherwise enjoying the great outdoors. Maybe your neighbor’s kid qualifies, or someone you know from church or Rotary or your offshore fishing club. Get the word out, and let them know about the opportunity for a FOWA Scholarship – a small part of the good work that FOWA does.
HIGHLIGHTED NEEDS
Women In The Outdoors magazine
ational Wild Turkey Federation
70 Augusta Road, Edgefield, SC 29824
hone: 803-637-3106
ax: 803-637-0034
eb site: www.nwtf.org
ur photo needs for the Spring 2008 issue of Women In The Outdoors magazine (deadline for submissions is January 31, 2008) are pictures of:
Scenes that portray hunting public land (specifically, women)
Scenes of outdoor activities at national parks (specifically, women and families) to go along with an article celebrating the 100th anniversary of the park system
Turkey vultures
Buzzards
Women walking for fitness
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Please send no more than FIVE SLIDES of any one species or subject.
hotos must show women practicing safety and ethics. If possible, each photo should have a written caption with a description of the shot and the names of the people shown. Please send the original (not duplicates) transparencies; 35mm slides are preferred. Contact the editor before sending digital images. The expected return date for photos selected for consideration is usually 3 to 4 months from the time we receive the submission. For use of slides, we can pay $75 for 1/3 page or less, $100 for 1/2 page, $125 for full page and $175 for a 2-page spread. The deadline for photo submissions for the Spring 2008 issue is January 31, 2008.
lease include all stipulations in using your images when sending your submissions.
f you are interested in submitting photos, please send them to:
aren Lee, Editor
omen In The Outdoors magazine
ational Wild Turkey Federation
.O. Box 530, 770 Augusta Rd.
dgefield, SC 29824
803) 637-3106
lee@nwtf.net
CURRENT MARKETS
Backroads Traveler
ublished on the web by Backroads Press, a creative printmaking and
rinted product design and marketing company with its emphasis on
cenic landscapes and rural architectural subjects. The goal is to
aise awareness of the beauty of the natural, scenic countryside,
ncourage driving the backroads and seeing the real country, and by
oing so, create interest in purchase of original art depicting
hose same backroads and scenic vistas. Pays $50 per article for
00 to 800 words. Guidelines: http://tinyurl.com/2cl4n5
Cabin Life, Cabin Living
The joy of cabin, cottage and lake home living. Covers Boating, Fishing, Home maintenance, Home repairs, Home design, Outdoor entertaining, Cooking, Outdoor activities. All work must be original. Pays on acceptance. www.cabinlifemag.com. Guidelines at www.cabinlife.com/info/writer.html.
Field & Stream
Field & Stream welcomes freelance submissions. Writers are encouraged to submit queries, although short tips or pieces that depend on writing style, such as humor or essays, often can’t be queried and may be submitted as manuscripts. Send submissions as either e-mail or hard-copy (typed and double-spaced, with a SASE). All submissions are on spec; study Field & Stream before submitting anything. Payment ranges from $100 to several thousand dollars. Field & Stream buys all rights. See complete guidelines at http://www.fieldandstream.com/. Send materials to Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief, Field & Stream, 2 Park Ave., New York, NY 10016, or via e-mail to fsletters@bonniercorp.com.
GORP.com
Encyclopedic resource for outdoor recreation—hiking, biking, rafting, camping, fishing, and more. Paying Market. www.gorp.com. Guidelines at http://theawaynetwork.com/about_us/contributors_guide.html.
Hawaii Magazine
A bimonthly regional travel publication. Uses freelance writers on
wide variety of subjects, including travel stories, personality
rofiles, stories on history, culture, music, food and
nvironmental sustainability. Pay: features: $600-$1,200; short
tems, columns, departments and short features: $50-$600.
uidelines: www.hawaiimagazine.com/freelance_guidelines
Hooked on the Outdoors
Published bi-monthly with a multi-sport focus, stressing accessible adventure for outdoor enthusiasts. The magazine’s backyard travel philosophy incorporates close-to-home destinations in the United States, Canada and south of the border (Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America). Pay varies. www.hookedontheoutdoors.com. Guidelines at www.hookedontheoutdoors.com/company/editorial.html.
In-Fisherman
Multi-species fishing magazine. Occasionally accepts freelance submissions. Paying market. www.in-fisherman.com. Guidelines at www.in-fisherman.com/reference/faq/index.html.
Island Angler
Island Angler, 30 Acacia Ave., Nanaimo, BC V9R 3L4 Canada. Website http://www.islandangler.net. Andrew Kolasinski, Publisher and Editor. 30% freelance. "Island Angler - Vancouver Island Fishing Guide is published 6 times yearly. This tabloid magazine has informed and involved anglers world-wide since 1989, promoting and protecting our unique West Coast fisheries - trophy Pacific Salmon or giant Halibut in the salt water plus Steelhead, Trout and Smallmouth Bass in lakes and rivers. Whether you like fly fishing, spin casting or trolling, Vancouver Island is a four season sport fishing paradise. Island Angler welcomes new writers. See website for guidelines." Warmly welcomes new writers. Circ. 12K. Bi-monthly. Pays after publication. Publishes ms 3-8 months after acceptance. Buys first and electronic rights. Accepts reprints. Responds 6 weeks. Sample $5. Subscription $25 (CDN); $30 (CDN) outside of Canada. Guidelines online at http://forums.writersweekly.com/viewtopic.php?p=43307 and http://www.islandangler.net/guidelines.htm.
urrent Needs: "We are always looking for well written articles about Vancouver Island fisheries. We are also looking to acquire guidebook manuscripts that would fit with our existing line of books (see the bookstore section on our website at http://www.islandangler.net/books.htm)" Pays $25 (CDN) for 800-1400 words. Submit query or complete ms by mail with SASE/IRC or by email - no attachments. "For books, send a 2 to 3 page summary/proposal, include possible sources, list of photos, available maps, illustrations, etc. Payment for book manuscripts is negotiable." Photos/Art: "Photos always welcome." No additional pay.
ints: "If you've never sampled Vancouver Island's unique fisheries, chances are you have little to say to our readers. Also writers should attempt to conform to Canadian English; we adhere to it."
ISLANDS
f0ISLANDS, 460 N. Orlando Ave., Suite 200, Winter Park, FL 32789. P(407)628-4802. Email adrienne.egolf@bonniercorp.com. Website http://www.islands.com. Ty Sawyer, Editorial Director (Features / DISCOVER opener, Departments: Island Life and Adventures); Adrienne Egolf, Associate Editor (DISCOVER items); Megan Padilla, Features Editor (Primarily DISCOVER items; lso DISCOVER opener / Departments: Island Life and Adventures). Large percentage of freelance contributions. Welcomes new writers, "particularly in DISCOVER and with our departments: Taste and Adventures." Circ. 200K. 8 issues/year. Pays on publication. Period between acceptance and publication varies. Rights purchased vary. No reprints. Responds ASAP. Sample issue on most newsstands. Subscription $24; $36 Canada; $40 other. Guidelines by email. Abbreviated version online at http://forums.writersweekly.com/viewtopic.php?p=43308.
urrent Needs: "We are actively searching for items for our front of the book, DISCOVER, season-specific ideas for the DISCOVER Opener, and departments: Taste and Adventures (these run 800-1000 words). We pay from $0.50-$1 per word for DISCOVER Opener, Adventures, Taste and features. We pay a flat rate from $40-$100 for DISCOVER items ranging from 75-200 words." Article lengths in general: DISCOVER Opener - 500 words; DISCOVER freelance items - 75-200 words; Taste - 800-1000 words; Adventures - 800-1000 words; Features - 2500 words "If we do not already know your work, please send a letter of introduction by email along with your clips (by email or by post) along with some ideas so that we'll know if you have a feel for our magazine." Photos/Art: "Art is very important. We do not expect writers to provide the artwork themselves, but it is very helpful if they can provide sources and leads." Hints: "A writer should know the format and voice of the publication. They should pitch story ideas as though they themselves are a member of the edit staff and are pitching at a story meeting. They should know exactly how and where their idea fits into the magazine."
Shotgun Sports
Shotgun Sports magazine is looking for trap- and clay-shooting stories for its 2008 schedule; it’s scheduling spring and summer stories at this time. The magazine does not need hunting stories until fall 2008. The magazine purchases all rights, and payment is made upon publication. Stories with photos will be paid at a higher rate. For complete guidelines visit www.shotgunsportsmagazine.com. Do not query. Send submissions to Linda Martin, production coordinator, Shotgun Sports magazine, shotgun@shotgunsportsmagazine.com.
Wheelin' Sportsmen
Dedicated to bringing the outdoors to disabled outdoors enthusiasts who enjoy all kinds of hunting, fishing and recreational shooting, as well as a variety of other outdoor activities. Pays up to $500 for up to 2,000 words. www.nwtf.org/wheelin/?SUBSITE=wheelin. Guidelines at www.nwtf.org/tv_magazines/Writers_Guidelines.html
EVENTS
National Fly Fishing Expo in Lakeland on March 28-30, 2008
As you may already know the Federation of Fly Fishers is promoting the National Fly Fishing Expo in Lakeland on March 28-30, 2008. see (www.nationalflyexpo.com)
I have arranged for outdoor writers with credentials who attend to be given a tour or fishing trip through the Polk County Sports group ( div. of Polk County Visitors Bureau) to promote their area. If you could notify those wanting to attend please ask them to email me for more details.
I've included the latest press release for distribution. Please help the Federation fulfill it's mission of promoting fly fishing for "All fish, All waters" by sending it to your members. The Federation knows the value of good relationships with FOWA and will continue to be of service whenever possible. You may contact me for any needs the writers have.
Fish Hard,
Pete
Pete Greenan - Manager
ational Fly Fishing Exposition
ederation of Fly Fishers
captpete@floridaflyfishing.com
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