BON APPETIT
This specialty magazine focuses on cooking as entertainment, with
upbeat, informative articles, recipes, and travel information.
“Prospective
writers should study recent issues of our magazine to get an idea of
our editorial format. New writers are encouraged to submit ideas for
travel articles and our
‘Going
Out’
column, which is a monthly round-up of regional restaurants.”
THE CHRISTIAN CENTURY
Theology, church life, and contemporary culture are all topics
covered regularly in this magazine. It is read by individuals of the
Christian faith and is written to appeal to a general audience
rather than to scholars.
“When we
read a submission we tend to ask:
‘Why
this? Why now?’
We also ask:
‘What
will cause someone to pick up this article?’
These are questions you
should ask yourself before you submit a manuscript.”
FIELD & STREAM
Published monthly, Field & Stream features how-to and
informational articles on hunting and fishing. Each issue also
features a regional section devoted to hunting and fishing news in
the East, Midwest, South, or West.
“Freelancers
are encouraged to submit short items (25 to 400 words) for our
‘Upfront’
section, which features tips, humor, conservation news, and opinion
pieces.”
THE FUNNY TIMES
This monthly tabloid newspaper is a humor review for liberal
readers. It covers most topics, from politics and religion to the
environment and social issues, from a humorous standpoint.
“We want
material that will make our readers laugh out loud. Cartoons, short
fiction, articles, and stories about almost any topic will be
considered if our editorial staff thinks it is funny. If you have a
talent for making people giggle, send us your best work.”
GARDENING HOW-TO
Published by the National Home Gardening Club, this magazine
provides timely, informative, and inspiring editorial content that
appeals to avid home gardeners.
“We
encourage potential writers to submit ideas with broad, practical
applications that emphasize the how-to approach to gardening. Target
your material to intermediate and advanced home gardeners.”
GOOD OLD DAYS
In addition to personal experience pieces about life between 1900
and 1955, Good Old Days includes departments on home
remedies, cooking, and transportation from the early twentieth
century.
“We look
for pieces that sound conversational, as if you’re
sitting around a fire and telling a tale.”
GRIT
Personal experience pieces, inspirational articles, humor, and
nostalgia reflecting the positive aspects of family life are found
in GRIT. Published in tabloid format, it has been around for
over 100 years.
“While
our articles target readers of all ages, grandparents make up a
large portion of our audience. We need material on rural family
life.”
MATURE LIVING
This leisure magazine for senior adults features articles and
stories that characterize human interest, Christian warmth, and
humor.
“We
welcome submissions from freelancers who are familiar with our
publication and can deliver articles that are both entertaining and
informative.”
SKY & TELESCOPE
Sky & Telescope aims to provide clear, authoritative, and
interesting information about astronomy and space science to a
target audience that includes amateur and professional astronomers
worldwide.
“The best
way to determine whether your article idea is appropriate and how to
present it is to review several back issues. Be sure to query first
before starting work on an article.”
STYLE AT HOME
Since 1997, this Canadian home decorating magazine has covered a
variety of topics relating to house and home design, food, leisure,
and gardening.
“We are
looking for writers with a good understanding of interior design and
decor, especially as they apply to smaller homes. Profiles of home
and garden designers are always enjoyed by our readers, as are
feature articles about original designs.” |
