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August 3, 2006
Conference Update!
All of the 40 fishing spots have now been reserved for the Friday tournament at the conference. And, good news: We’re going to have a great turnout for our 60th Anniversary Conference. Be advised that Hawk’s Cay Resort is just about out of rooms. If you have a problem getting a room reservation when contacting the resort, let me know and I’ll do my best to see if we can swing another room or two into our conference block. If you do wait any longer to do this, you’ll have to stay at a nearby hotel instead of the conference site.
All FOWA members invited:
Survive A Gator Encounter!
Orlando, FL – What do you do if confronted by a black bear or alligator? How can you get the best digital pictures when in the woods or on the water? Do you have writing ability and want to learn how to get your article appear in a newspaper or magazine?
All those topics and more will be discussed on Saturday, August 19, 2006, at the Bass Pro Shop’s (www.BASSPRO.com) Outdoor World in Orlando. Experts from the Florida Outdoor Writers Association (www.FOWA.org) and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (www.MyFWC.com) will give free seminars for the kickoff of Outdoor World’s weeklong Fall Hunting Classic at the store (5156 International Drive, Orlando).
“It’s a great opportunity for outdoors enthusiasts of all ages to view and hear presentations that will really increase the enjoyment of the outdoor experience,” says Doug Kelly, FOWA Executive Director. “Besides practical knowledge that can literally save your life, the seminars will help you become a better conservationist of Florida’s resources and outdoors heritage.”
Follow store signage to the special area set aside for the following lineup of speakers:
10 a.m., Capt. Tommy Thompson, “Outdoors Photography With Digital Cameras”
11 a.m., FWC Biologist Andrea Boliek, “How to Handle Bear Encounters”
12 noon, FWC Biologist Blair Hayman, “How to Handle Gator Encounters”
1 p.m., Capt. John Kumiski, “Best Ways to Release Fish”
2 p.m., Ron Stallings, “All About Hooks”
3 p.m., Doug Kelly, “How to Become An Outdoor Writer”
The presentations will involve slides, PowerPoint presentations and handouts, with audience participation and Q&A sessions. FOWA members are invited to attend and enjoy this co-promotion with Bass Pro Shops.
HIGHLIGHTED MARKETS
Become an Author, Not Just a Writer
Do you know how much easier it is to get magazine assignments once you’re a published author? Being an author makes you an authority in an editor’s mind. Especially if you’re published by a reputable and respected publisher.
The hardest part about getting a book published is locating an editor you know who will actually consider your idea. Not a problem when you have an FOWA member who is one of the series editors.
The University Press of Florida is looking for titles for its new “Wild Florida” series, and FOWA members are invited to submit their ideas. The series is as far-ranging as the name implies. Titles may cover how-to, outdoor travel or biographies of Floridians associated with Wild Florida’s heritage. The books average 225 published pages.
The process is simple. Send a 2-paragraph idea to FOWA member Tim O’Keefe, the series editor, at mtimokeefe@cs.com and mention Wild Florida somewhere in the subject heading. Published titles in the series include A Hiker’s Guide to the Sunshine State and 30 Eco-Trips in Florida: The Best Nature Excursions and How to Reduce Your Impact on the Environment.
Several FOWA members answered my last call-out and have books under contract. Among them are Bob Bass (Steamboating In Florida), Jan Maizler (Florida Flats Fishing), Sandra Friend (Exploring Florida’s Botanical Wonders) and Tommy Thompson (The Saltwater Angler’s Guide to Florida’s Big Bend and Emerald Coast). Several others are in the process of refining their proposals.
If appropriate, I may ask for some more detail and propose the idea to the Press and usually have an answer within two weeks. Then you’ll be asked to develop a more detailed proposal of two pages max.
You, the author, will be the copyright holder. Royalties are based on net sales and paid annually.
To find out what UPF has already published, go to www.upf.com and click on Florida for a full list of published titles. Also try the Keyword option in the upper left hand corner of the site.
Look forward to hearing from you,
M. Timothy O’Keefe
mtimokeefe@cs.com
Sport Fishing
Sport Fishing is currently seeking images of BIG wahoo and images of south Florida sailfish/sailfishing. Before submitting wahoo pictures, contact the Doug Olander at doug.olander@worldpub.net. For the latter, contact Ted Lund at ted.lund@worldpub.net.
CURRENT MARKETS
Florida Wildlife
We prefer to purchase first-time, one-time rights to manuscripts and photographs. If submissions are being considered by other publishers, please notify us of this fact. Articles, artwork and photographs may appear on the Florida Wildlife Web site.
Submissions are on speculation. Florida Wildlife reserves the right to use either all or part of your submission and to edit for content and/or size. Proper credit is given to authors, writers and photographers. Submissions are acknowledged upon arrival. Queries will be answered as time permits. Self-addressed return envelopes with sufficient postage should accompany all submissions you wish returned.
Writers' Guidelines
Florida Wildlife is looking for well-written and exciting Florida fishing, hunting and nature-based recreation stories. These stories should emphasize the appreciation of the overall outdoor experience and not focus solely on the taking of game. Stories should also reflect the concern hunters, anglers and other outdoor enthusiasts have about conserving wildlife and the habitat.
Typed manuscripts of 300 to 1,000 words may be submitted via e-mail, computer disc or in hard copy format. We prefer that electronic copy be composed in MS Word, but will accept other formats. The first page should include the writer's name, address, Social Security number, telephone number and e-mail address. Poetry and handwritten manuscripts will not be considered for publication.
Manuscripts that include photographs or artwork are more likely to be considered for publication. Include the photographer's pertinent information (if not the same as the writer's) and a brief description of the action, person or place being pictured.
We are looking for:
- Freshwater and saltwater fishing articles.
- Hunting and hunting-related stories.
- Articles about outdoor activities such as tracking, diving, boating, hiking, wildlife watching, etc.
- How-to articles with tips and techniques for both beginners and experienced enthusiasts.
- Game recipes - for camp sites, backyard grilling and kitchen cooking.
Tips & Techniques
Be sure to include who, what, where, when, why and how in your story.
Maintain a tight focus on your subject matter.
Write in the active voice, not the passive voice. An example - Passive: Three suspects were arrested by wildlife officers. Active: Wildlife officers arrested three suspects.
Use present tense when possible.
Use quotes and attribute them accurately. Quotes add to the reliability of a story.
Include sidebar information such as where to get additional information, the best place(s) to participate in the activity, how-to tips, how family members may join in or how they may participate in complimentary activities, recipes, etc.
Thoroughly research your story - use at least four sources. Include a wide range of perspectives to give your story depth and balance.
When citing research, be specific but avoid being pedantic. Readers want to know what the point of the research was, what was learned and what it implies for them, wildlife and the management of resources. Remember, Florida Wildlife is not a technical journal for researchers.
Avoid anthropomorphism of animals.
Photographers' Guidelines
Florida Wildlife has a long history of showcasing outstanding and award-winning photography and artwork. In order to continue this tradition, only extremely sharp, in-focus and well lit photographs are considered for publication. We prefer high-resolution scans rather than film to avoid damage to or loss of original work. Low-resolution images enlarged via a computer program or other obviously retouched images will not be considered. We cannot accept soft focus or blurred images.
When taking photographs which include people, look for shots illustrating that everyone enjoys outdoor activities—young and old, male and female, able bodied and disabled and those from various cultural backgrounds. Take advantage of naturally occurring shots—set-up shots are easily identified as such.
Each image submitted, whether digital, transparency or glossy print, should be labeled with the photographer's name and a number. The number should correspond with a separate caption sheet. The caption sheet should describe the action, place and/or person pictured. Include the name, address, Social Security number, telephone number and e-mail address of the photographer.
Images may be cropped, rotated, flipped or otherwise edited by a graphic artist to suit the magazine's style or to fit in available space.
We accept:
High-resolution digital images, at least 300dpi and 2M-15M. If e-mailed, larger files should be sent singly and as JPEGs. If submitted via CD, images may be JPEG, TIFF or EPS)
- 35mm or larger first-generation slides or negatives.
- High quality color prints, preferably 8x10.
- All images should:
- Be shot in Florida or illustrate species living in Florida.
Portray hunting, fishing and all other activities conforming to Florida's legal regulations, safety practices and to high ethical standards.
Other Policies
All submissions are on speculation, and payment is made upon publication. Payment varies, depending on length, complexity and quality. In general, we pay $50 for each photograph (up to $200 for a front cover) and $75-$250 for articles.
Materials will be handled carefully, but due to the risk of mailing and shipping, Florida Wildlife and its agents will not be responsible for damage or loss of submitted material.
Stories and photographs will not be accepted for publication if they:
- Refer to alcohol or tobacco products.
- Use profanity or picture profane printed products such as explicit t-shirts.
- Advertise or promote a business or product.
- Fail to show respect for the game being taken and/or contain overly graphic details of the harvest.
- Are strictly "trophy" in content—pictures of a sportsperson with harvest or "how I got my biggest . . ."stories.
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Mail address: Editor, Florida Wildlife, 620 S. Meridian St., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1600
-mail: floridawildlife@MyFWC.com
ax: 850-488-8974
hone: 850-410-4944 or 1-800-416-4081
OUT-OF-STATE PUBLICATIONS
Montana Magazine
Montana Magazine, P.O. Box 5630, Helena, MT 59604. Phone: 406-443-2842. Fax: 406-443-5480. Email: editor@montanamagazine.com. Website: www.montanamagazine.com. 85% freelance. "Our hallmark is stunning, full-color photography that speaks to the grandeur and personality of Montana. We provide our readers a broad editorial mix that includes a geographic spread throughout the state. We focus on history, natural history, outdoor recreation, communities and people, contemporary issues of statewide interest, armchair traveler places and events, ecology and conservation, unique businesses, and sustainable economy. We want our resident readers to feel ownership in the magazine and our non-resident readers to know they are getting the insiders view of Montana." Welcomes new writers. Circ. 40K. Bimonthly. Pays on publication. Publishes ms 1 year after acceptance. Buys one-time rights. Accepts reprints under specific conditions. Responds 4 months. Sample $5. Subscription $23; $28 outside the US. Guidelines by mail with SASE and online at www.montanamagazine.com/submit/submitguides.html. Current Needs: "Montana recreation, natural history, Montana-based humor, wildlife, real-life adventure, nostalgia, geography, history, byways and infrequently-explored countryside, and environment--in short, anything that will inform and entertain our readers." Pays $0.25/word for 800-2500 words. See guidelines for specific query requirements. Photos/Art: Accepts original transparencies only. Pays $50-$250. Hints: "Please do not call and query. Write or email."
Wavelength Magazine
Wavelength Magazine, 2735 North Road, Gabriola Island, BC Canada V0R 1X7. Phone: 250-247-8858. Fax: 250-247-9789. Email: Alan@WaveLengthMagazine.com. Website: www.wavelengthmagazine.com. Alan Wilson, Editor. 33% freelance. "WaveLength promotes safe, ecologically sensitive paddling, guides readers to useful products and services, and explores marine issues. Now entering our 16th year, we distribute WaveLength around North America free-of-charge through select paddling, outdoor and marine stores, tour operators, paddling clubs, recreation centers, outdoor events and shows, book stores, libraries, and around the world electronically on the world wide web at WaveLengthMagazine.com." Welcomes new writers. Circ. 65K. Bi-monthly. Pays on publication. Publishes ms approx. 2 months after acceptance. Buys first N.A. serial right and web archive rights. No reprints. Responds 2 months. Sample available as a pdf download from their website. Subscription $18 US; $25 overseas. Guidelines online at http://forums.writersweekly.com/viewtopic.php?p=45604 and www.wavelengthmagazine.com/guidelin.php. Current Needs: "See guidelines for specific issues." Pays $50-$100 for articles; $50 for cartoons. Articles run 1000-1500 words. Submit query by email. Photos/Art: Requests low-resolution jpg preview; high resolution availability, digital preferred. Pays $25-$50/photo; $100 for cover. See guidelines for specific photo requirements.
Wee Ones Children's Magazine
Wee Ones Children's Magazine, P.O. Box 226, Darlington, MD 21034. ("Mailing address should only be used for illustration samples, CD orders and contracts. We do not accept submissions via snail mail.") Email: submissions@weeonesmag.com. Website: www.weeonesmag.com. Jennifer Reed, Editor; Kim Hutmacher, Poetry Editor. 100% freelance. "We are the first and longest running online children's magazine." Welcomes new writers. Circ. 50K+ hits/month. Bi-monthly. Pays on publication. Publishes ms approx. 1 year after acceptance. Buys non-exclusive worldwide electronic and reprint rights. No reprints. Responds 1-2 months. Sample online. Subscription free. Guidelines online at www.weeonesmag.com/weeparents/standing/submissions.html.
urrent Needs: "Our needs for the 2007 issues are posted online." Pays $0.05/word and $10 for poetry to 20 lines. Stories must not exceed 500 words. "Any more we will not accept." To submit: "Keep it professional, short and sweet - cover letter (no queries), short bio, previous publications and why your piece is a good match for Wee Ones."
hotos/Art: "Refer to the website for this." Pays $3/photo if it accompanies an article. Payment for artwork varies. "We do not buy stand alone photos." Hints: "Writers get rejected because they don't follow our guidelines. Often, word count is an issue. We are very choosy in what we accept because our 2007 issues are filling up. I receive a lot of average fiction - same old themes and issues, nothing new and exciting. Nothing that makes me really smile or think hard about the message. Fiction is hard to sell to us. I want top quality, character driven stories. No kittens, puppies, tooth fairy, Santa Claus, Halloween sibling rivalry or bully stories."
CONTESTS
2006 Florida Wildlife Photo Contest
Florida Wildlife Magazine is pleased to announce its 2006 photo contest. Winning entries will be published in the January/February 2007 issue of Florida Wildlife and posted on the magazine’s Web site.
Rules:
- Wildlife pictured must be live – pictures of mounted wildlife are not eligible.
- Images must be taken within the state of Florida.
- All entries must be received by 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1, 2006. Entries received after this date will be automatically disqualified and returned to the entrant.
- Employees of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) or their immediate families are not eligible to compete.
- Photographs previously submitted to or published by Florida Wildlife
- Magazine or any other FWC publications are not eligible.
- One-time publication rights to each photograph must be available.
- All entries will be judged by Florida Wildlife Magazine staff and other employees of the FWC. The decisions of the judges are final.
- The judges reserve the right to decide whether entries in a category merit three awards. Three prizes may not be awarded in all categories.
- Winning entries posted on the Web site may have watermarks added.
Categories
- Living wild. Any wild animal(s) pictured in a Florida habitat. This includes mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, insects or fish.
- Up close. A close-up or macro view of nature. Plants, natural materials or animals may be pictured.
- Natural scenes. Where Florida’s animals live.
- Recreation. People outdoors and enjoying Florida’s recreational opportunities.
Prizes
- Grand prize: $300 awarded for best overall photograph.
- First place winners in each category will be awarded $100.
- Second prize winners will receive $75.
- Third place winners will receive $50.
- Awards of Merit may be given and winners will receive a year’s subscription to Florida Wildlife.
Entry Procedures:
-No more than 20 entries will be accepted from a single entrant.
-Entries must be accompanied with a self-addressed mailer with sufficient postage for return of materials via U.S. mail.
- Entries must contain only photo contest material. No other correspondence should be included.
A single, legible, letter size (8 1/2” x 11”) log must accompany each entry. A pdf log may be downloaded from the magazine’s Web site (www.FloridaWildlifeMagazine.com), but is not required. The log sheet must contain the following information:
- Name of photographer
- Mailing address
- Telephone number, including area code
- E-mail address (if entrant has e-mail)
- Category
- Subject of photo
- Where photo was taken
- When photo was taken
- Camera model
Entries may be submitted as:
- Prints. Should be 8”x10” and not framed or matted.
- Transparencies. Preferred size is 35mm. All entries must be in positive transparency form, negatives will not be accepted. Slides must be mounted.
- Digital images. Digital images may be submitted on a CD, accompanied by 8”x10”” color prints or laser copies.
- The photographer’s name and address must appear and be legible on the back of each print, on the transparency mount or on the CD.
- Manipulation of images should be kept at a minimum (such as saturation, contrast, dodging, eliminating dust spots, etc.). Images in which content has been eliminated, added, rearranged, etc. will not be accepted.
- Entries will be returned via U.S. mail beginning in January 2007.
- Entrant’s information (address, phone, e-mail) will not be shared or used by the FWC for any reason other than communicating with entrant regarding this contest.
Tim Donovan
EVENTS
Sol y Luna Kayak Fishing School Announces Fall 2006 Class Dates
Get Hooked on Paddle Fishing at the Sun and Moon Kayak Fishing Resort in Matlacha, Florida.
Media Note: You are invited to the Sol Y Luna Kayak Fishing School "On-the-Water" Media Day- Tuesday, August 22, 2006. Press activities include paddling instruction, kayak fishing instruction and concludes with dinner at the Sun and Moon.
Summer 2006 --"Learning to cast a fly or artificial lure effectively enough from a stealthy kayak for a fish to mistake it for the real thing is exciting to say the least", says Sol y Luna Instructor, Capt. Greg Bowdish. Considered a "Destination Outdoor School", Sol y Luna has brought together the most experienced and knowledgeable group of instructors currently participating in the sport to teach paddling techniques and kayak fishing. In a fast paced era where time is at a premium and fuel prices are at an all time high, people are looking to fill their life with enriching outdoor experiences that allow for active participation and immersion in a destination's offerings. Today's outdoor enthusiasts want to be involved in the environment. Paddle anglers are seeking new experiences on the water while learning how to pursue saltwater gamefish such as redfish, snook and tarpon.
Kayak fishing is being recognized as an opportunity to slow down, relax and thoroughly explore the challenges in learning the techniques of fishing with fly and artificial lures. At Sol y Luna Kayak Fishing School students will discover the increasingly popular, healthy and fast growing sport of paddle fishing in the heart of the tropical mangroves around Charlotte Harbor and Matlacha Pass.
or those looking for an in-depth exploration into the art of fly and artificial lure fishing from kayaks and paddling instruction, Sol y Luna offers two classes this fall: October 28-29 (Fly Fishing) and November 11-12 (Artificial Lures). This program is designed to teach basics to those new to kayak fishing as well as help paddle anglers with a little more experience sharpen their skills. Unique to fishing schools, Sol y Luna Kayak Fishing School is the first and only of its kind in the country. Classes are taught, "On-the-water" with emphasis on "fun while learning". Student’s choice of instruction can also be accommodated in Sol y Luna’s full fleet of Ocean Kayaks, the leader in kayak fishing. Students are also welcome to bring their own kayaks.
u8232 Sol y Luna Kayak Fishing Class tuition is $350.00 per student. This includes a welcome dinner prepared with fresh local seafood and introductions Friday evening before class at the Sun and Moon Inn, an Ocean Kayak and Angler's Outlet gift bag, lunch for both days, kayak/paddle/PFD rental, paddling techniques, casting and fishing instructions, fly and artificial lure selection, reading the water and seasonal specifics for targeting saltwater gamefish. All experience levels are welcome and class size is limited to ensure individual attention. Sol y Luna Kayak Fishing School offers personalized instruction with a 4:1 participant to staff ratio.
Local accommodations, many on the water and within easy paddling distance to class, are convenient with a list posted on the Sol y Luna Kayak Fishing School Website. The host site for the October and November class dates is the Sun and Moon Kayak Fishing Resort on the island of Matlacha in southwest Florida. More about this charming bed and breakfast located right on Matlacha Pass is available on the Sol y Luna Kayak Fishing School website. On Friday evening before each class there will be a welcome dinner following check-in at the Sun and Moon. Capt. Greg Bowdish will introduce himself and the staff to students and share an interesting overview of the program for the next two days.
Capt. Greg Bowdish is one of the most respected kayak fishing guides in the country. A true southern native and gentleman, Capt. Greg has been fishing for over 25 years and is a U.S. Coast Guard licensed captain, FFF Certified Fly Casting Instructor, Outdoor Writer and full-time Flats Fishing and Kayak Guide out of Cape Coral, Florida. He is also on Pro-Staff with Ocean Kayak, Echo Fly Rods, and Airflo Fly Lines. Capt. Greg and the staff at Sol y Luna have taught kayak fishing and paddling techniques across the country and their kayak fishing classes bring both an educational, as well as an entertaining approach to the sport.
n the heels of the Florida Park's Department announcement to link up a designated "Blue Trail" all the way around the state and recent “Blueway Festivals”, Sol y Luna Kayak Fishing School is promoting this unique recreational opportunity to traveling kayakers, anglers and all outdoor enthusiasts, and shares the commitment to build on the state's attention to promoting outdoor lifestyles, paddlesports, fishing and environmental awareness.
Special sessions of the school can be arranged to accommodate corporate and team building outings, fishing and paddling clubs and group trips.
or information: http://www.kayak-fishing-school.com or
ontact: Chrystal@Onshoreoffshore.com
Sol y Luna Kayak Fishing School
158 Tookes Road
arpon Springs, FL 34689
hone: 727-656-3400
http://www.kayak-fishing-school.com
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