Correspondents Sought for Australian publications. I'm looking for US-based correspondents who can supply short news items and the occasional feature for two magazines I edit. Photo Forum serves the retail photographic trade. My readers need to know about new photographic products and processes (conventional and digital) coming out of the US. They're also interested in retailing tips and techniques that will translate well to local conditions. Sound & Image is aimed at home entertainment enthusiasts. They are interested in brief (100-200 words) news items on new US home audio and video products (particularly those with Australian distributors!). They also enjoy short articles (1000-1500 words) on home entertainment topics (HDTV, DCC, MD, surround sound, home theater, large screen TV, etc). I don't need a great deal of copy in any given month (1000-2000 words) and what's worse, my budget is so small I can only afford to pay US$0.10 per word. If you're interested, please contact me via my compuserve mailbox. I'll check it every few days and will endeavour to reply to all interested parties. Hand in Hand: The Alaska Journal of Childhood and Parenting Marilyn Haldane 71543,1541 An Alaskan-based parenting magazine, published in Alaska for Alaskans and those interested in parenting in general. The focus is more child-related than many parenting magazines. Child advocacy is very important (trying to understand children, treat them as individuals, and give them the respect that children also deserve). I am always looking for writers to submit articles for consideration, as well as graphic art and color or b&w photos for the magazine. Articles can vary in length, usually two to three pages, and should be of concern to parents in general or specifically to Alaska. Some subjects include: Education (all grades)-public or alternative education, Baby care, Heath care (especially alternative health care, i.e. herbs and nutrition), Things to do with children (interactive play, crafts, etc...) Things to do in Alaska, and many other subjects. Payment is modest, for now. HealthQuest Bruce Kauffman 72520,1674 (Gateway) Aimed at African-American men and women 25 to 55. We discuss health issues of particular concern to this group--hypertension, access to care, physical toll of racism, AIDS--and also "wellness" questions, how to stay healthy (esp. in light of genetic predispositions to certain illnesses). We need news briefs, often some striking research finding, 200 words or so, for our "Pulse" section; nutrition; historical; global health views; and features that can run 1,000 to 2,000 words. We also plan a "Focus" section every month featuring several stories on a single issue (birth control was the last one.) We also ran a piece of relevant fiction in "Focus." You can write editor Sara Lomax at HealthQuest, P.O. Box 191105, Atlanta, Ga 31119-1105. ID Systems Magazine Kevin Sharp 71601,707 We are looking for application stories about interesting uses of bar code technology and other automatic identification systems. We have carried a piece on the use of bar codes for logistical support of an American Everest expedition, tracking insect specimens in the South American rain forests, tracking the manufacturing of yachts, etc. While our focus is industrial and commercial, we are constantly looking for applications which capture the imagination. Photos should be b&w glossy, line art is also accepted. Depending on the article, ID Systems pays $400 - $600 on acceptance. We buy all international rights, but liberally allow the re-use, even for commercial publication, outside "our industry". If authors tell us where they wish to re- publish, we will tell them whether it is in our industry. We consider unsolicited manuscripts, but suggest well focused queries instead. We have specific knowledge about our audience and need to make sure authors meet their needs. We are also looking for good assignment writers with computer/technical backgrounds. We often get story leads from PR firms and assign the feature writing ourselves. Anybody who feels they have the background and experience is encouraged to contact me via Compuserve. Please submit writing samples highlighting technical competence, but written for non-technical readers. The Indianapolis Entertainer Jason E Dozier 71022,220 Anyone wishing to break some ground in sports feature writing can send their material to The Indianapolis Entertainer, 5602 Elmwood Drive, #115, Indianapolis, IN 46203. I welcome any and all responses. Feel free to contact my e-mail for questions! JEMS, Journal of Emergency Medical Service JEMS 72360,1250 Tara Regan, managing editor. We do occasionally pay for good freelance articles on EMS. We are trying to increase our stable of good writers in different regions of the country. For freelancers, we're interested in them being able to cover politics (thus requiring a pretty good knowledge base of how EMS and politics interact), finance and psychology. We're also interested in good reporters -- we occasionally cover mass-casualty incidents and conferences. Our freelance fee is $200 to $400. Our technical articles are typically written by field providers, physicians and RNs. Medical professionals with a strong interest in EMS and a good writing background are more than welcome to write or call us for our writer's guidelines. The address is JEMS, P.O. Box 2789, Carlsbad, CA 92018. Phone 619/431-9797; Fax 619/431-8176. CIS 72360,1250 LAW & ORDER Bruce Cameron 71171,1344 Independent magazine covering the law enforcement field. Looking for features pertaining to management and administration of police department operations, reports on successful special activities and application of new products. Writer guidelines in Outdoor Forum Lib 12. Query by CMail. Le Chronicle du Couloir Craig Dostie 76660,255 The motto of Le Chronicle du Couloir is "To inspire & inform backcountry skier". To that end every issue has 1) a story about a cozy backcountry hut (commercial or public) with great downhill skiing in its backyard (reqd), 2) an equipment review about gear unique to this sport, 3) a story about a ski tour that gives a good flavor for the experience, inspires others to go there too, includes a bit of mountain philosophy, the smell of the snow, sound of the trees, feel of the air, and 4) a calendar section of who, where, & when. Always looking for great photos of skiers earning their turns. Payment is negotiable. So far this is NOT a profit making business. I would like to make some sort of token payment to encourage better writing. Realistic payments might reach as high as $100/article this year IF I don't have do rewrite it, or type it in, etc. Next year I expect to pay everybody or be broke. Submissions should include a hardcopy, and a floppy copy on 3.5" DOS formatted disk. I use Pagemaker so I can import most formats. SASE should accompany unsolicited material. Distributed in shops that carry backcountry ski equipment mostly in the Western US, and even a few back east. For a complimentary copy send your postal address, along with your CompuServe UID. Link-up Joe Webb 72105,1753 We're always looking for good writers who have hands-on experience with different online services," Webb says. No, they're not already bombarded by queries, but they don't lack for writers, either. It's fine to send his queries of finished ms online (see below), but note that they stipulate "previously unpublished articles. Link-Up is a bimonthly national newspaper, with a bright tabloid format, that covers the dynamic new world of online and Videotex services for business, personal and educational use. Our readers are executives, hobbyists, students, office workers, researchers, and professionals who have a common denominator: they own a computer and a modem, and are eager to be online. We purchase articles that are carefully researched and clearly written in a lively, informative style. We steer clear of high-tech jargon and publish reader-friendly features dealing with: Publicly-accessible online databases, Videotex services, Computerized BBSs, Computer communications, Electronic publishing, New or unusual online services, Electronic publishing, Emerging technologies in electronic information retrieval, New products related to computer communications. We accept previously unpublished articles ranging in length from 500 to 2,000 words. Payment is on publication all rights. Rates $90 to $220, depending on length. By subscription only, sample issue available upon request. Send e-mail to Joe Webb, Editor, at CIS# 72105,1753. The Mayberry Gazette Jerry 71204,1023 Published monthly in the Chattanooga TN market area. Our target are middle income couples and single parents with kids. We want to address issues that relate to Parenting, Work, Family, Religion, Relationships and Money. There will be a special pull-out kids paper. This section will be edited by local middle students (for kids by kids). No advertising in this section. The pay is $20-$40 per article. Michigan Outdoor Journal Kerry Knudsen 70703,300 Aggressive journalism is a must. We are breaking the outdoor writing mold. Our writers may be placid or irreverent, combative or restrained, reasonable or insulting. But whatever voice, it is for educated, active, high-income readers engaged in a range of outdoor pursuits and issues in Michigan. Each issue is a careful mix of useful information, investigative journalism, profiles and current issues. Our primary needs are for professional pieces delving into outdoor issues in Michigan, profiles of people (no officials or factory reps, thanks) and in-depth, instructive articles in the areas of hunting, fishing and camping. We want only fresh material, not a rehash of old research. Prefer a detailed query letter accompanied by illustrative material, charts and photographs. Hand-drawn maps showing accesses, parking, restricted areas and topography are favored. Likes sidebars. Include a stamped, self-addressed return envelope. No telephone queries. Payment $25 to $150, on acceptance, for all or one-time rights, depending on the work. No kill fee. Sometimes pays expenses. Address: 735 Garfield, Ste. 101, Traverse City, MI 49684. Phn 616-947-4743 Fax 616-947-3541. MONDO 2000 Judith Milhon >INTERNET:stjude@well.sf.ca.us "How fast are you; how dense?" --Cyberpunk writer Rudy Rucker MONDO wants reports from the "new edge"--tech, arts, cultural crit, interviews with edge kinds of folks in all the fields. Tech items can run from 400-750 words; features run to 3500, including sidebars, unless the stuff is so eyebuggingly wonderful that you need more; interviews the same. The MONDO style is telegraphic, manic and funny++. A more sober approach will do for tech, but remember that we want the greatest depth and breadth of content packed in your fewest well-chosen words. Don't send fiction or academic journal articles. Spell-check, remember yr grammar, and sit up straight when I talk to you. Logical flow and lucidity count: this is an intelligent readership and they read critically. Ideally, stun them with your erudition, bludgeon them with facts, wilt them with your insightfulness, and make them laugh every 3rd sentence. Now that I've got your adrenalin up, the bad news: 5 cents a published word, no kill fee. No promises made, no prisoners taken. There are perks, though: great parties with touchy cyberpunk writers and the dregs of the Art world. International adulation, especially in chic former enemy countries. And we are hell of good people to know. If you are still interested in writing for us, contact the senior editor by email ONLY, please: stjude@well.sf.ca.us. No dead trees. Pitch your proposal and we'll talk about it. No-Till Farmer, Ridge Till Hotline, American Farriers Journal and Farmers Digest. Dave Ernst 74230,167 The first two are newsletters directed at farmers throughout the U.S. and Canada (although we know copies have made their way down to Brazil and Argentina). Our editorial focus is on practical information for the farmer who wants to grow profitable cash crops while conserving soil and water through reduced tillage. Read Hugh Sidey's excellent article, "Revolution on The Farm" in the June 29, 1992 issue of Time for background on this trend in agriculture. American Farriers Journal is a trade magazine for the horseshoeing industry. We can use any articles on the care and handling of horses for this one. Farmers Digest is a compilation of current articles from the general farm press (similar to Readers Digest) and does not use original material. The going rate for free-lance articles is $175 for a one-page article (800-900 words) and $250 for a two-page spread (1,500-2,000 words). We use B/W photos for No-Till Farmer and Ridge Till Hotline, some color for American Farriers Journal. We're trying to set up a modem in the office, but for now send any queries to me by CompuServe Mail and I'll arrange file transfer to my computer. NSSF News & Views NSSF/CT 76247,1270 A quarterly published by the National Shooting Sports Foundation for club, club managers and commercial shooting range operators. Needs 200-500 word feature articles that will inform the readers how-to become more successful operations, with b&w pix. Focus should be on activities that have been successfully executed, not theory. Whenever applicable, interview a gun club manager or cite a recognizable figure as the source of the information. two Examples might be: "How To Change The Spring On An XYZ Model 100 Trap", "League Shoots Have Big Payoffs", "Organizing Charity Shoots", etc. Payment for 200-500 features is $150. For now, payment is on acceptance. We will also buy shorts at reduced rates. We use 2 to 3 freelance pieces per issue, or up to 12 articles a year. It will make life simpler if we can fulfill our editorial needs on CIS since it eliminates handling and entering hard copy. Query by private message on Outdoor Forum Section 12. Off Campus Andrew Hutchison 100236,3005 A small magazine, published quarterly in Australia and distributed to students in Australia, New Zealand, South East Asia & the Pacific Islands. It specializes the needs of Australia's 60,000 Distance Education (DE) Students and seeks contributions from those with an interest or expertise in this field. Ideally, contributors will have studied as a DE student at a University or College, have an understanding of the problems and pressures experienced by students who choose or are unable to further their education/career by studying at mainstream on-campus institutions. Contributors need to be able to express themselves well and be able to meet deadlines. Articles of 500/1000 words are preferred but the editor is flexible. Suggested topics include, time management, study tips, family involvement, resources, exam & essay techniques, anecdotal stories etc. Payment for articles published is by negotiation and contributors should indicate their expectations. Online Access Ms. Tracy Weisman 70324,343 Largest-circulation international magazine for personal computer users interested in learning more about online services and commercial databases (online and CD-ROM) for both personal and business applications. First published in 1985, has been quarterly, but going to 8 issues per year in 1993. Sales are 95% on newsstands. Mostly written by freelancers who use online services or BBS. They need not be technological wizards, but should have enough experience with computers to explain any technical language necessitated by their assignments. Writing style is upbeat and conversational. We strive to publish articles that will cause our readers to think: "I didn't know I could do *that* or find *that* information online." There is room for everything from basic how-to articles to more advance pieces on online searching. Query with clips. Outline may be required for assignment. Written contract and guidelines. Pays $350 per feature, $150 per column, plus reasonable, documented expenses. Kill fee of $50. Queries via e-mail or earth mail to: Ms. Tracy Weisman, Editor-in-Chief, Online Access, 920 N. Franklin, Suite 203, Chicago, IL 60610. Phone 312 573-1700, Fax 312 573-0520. CompuServe 70324,343. OUTDOOR Magazine Martin Hoffmann/Germany 100144,447 As an editor of the german "OUTDOOR"-Magazine, I'm always interested in news concerning outdoor activities, new products/equipment, outdoor-business, collapsed trusts (like the odyssey/Hongkong-affair), etc. The PC Journal Patrick Grote 71031,335 Managing Editor. We are a regional publication based in St. Louis, MO. sporting a circulation of 85,000. Our audience is the computer novice and the small business person. We are a free tabloid paper published monthly. If you are a beginning freelancer looking for an audience and clippings, send me an email message with your article idea. We cannot pay you in the traditional fashion (read cash), but we can usually arrange something such as ad space swap, extra copies, etc. We are always on the lookout for people who would like to review product they enjoy. Again, drop me an email message. PC World Magazine Christina Wood 76004,3673 Computer Writers Wanted. Always looking for freelance writers. Send me a resume and writing clips, by mail, or CompuServe mail. Do not send queries or blind submissions. We do not accept electronic queries or manuscripts that we haven't assigned. PC World Magazine, 501 Second Street, San Francisco, CA 94107. PC/COMPUTING Ron White >MCIMAIL:329-1704 Obviously stories have to relate somehow to personal computers -- the MS- DOS, IBM-compatible variety, not Apple Mackintoshes. Our emphasis is on stories that help computer users get the most out of their machines, but we also run less down-to-earth pieces. If the story is about computing and it's good, that's the only real justification we need, but a hands-on help angle makes a submission a better bet. Lengths range from 150 words for a tip in Software Secrets (payments $50) to 3,000-4,000 words for a features (payment varies, but it is usually $1,000- $2,000, depending on the length and subject matter.) Payment is on acceptance. Features should be submitted to Jean Atelsek. Items for Help should go to Ed Bott. All other queries should be directed to Ron White. It's a good idea to query before writing anything. They may all be contacted at: PC/Computing Magazine, 950 Tower Lane, 20th Floor, Foster City, CA 94404, Phone 415 578-7000, CIS 76000,21. PENNSYLVANIA ANGLER 76247,624 Art Michaels, Editor. Seeks how-to and where-to articles on fishing and conservation in Pennsylvania. No puzzles, cartoons, games, poetry, or book or product reviews. Considers transparencies and b&w prints with or without manuscripts. Rights purchased vary. PENNSYLVANIA ANGLER is published monthly by the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission. Query by E-Mail or private message in Outdoor Forum Section 12. Leave private message for free sample copy. Contributor guidelines are file PAANGL.GUI in Outdoor Forum Lib 12. PONDSCAPE MAGAZINE Alan Sperling/Ga 71470,2724 A hobbyist digest of information for back yard pond keepers. We are looking for articles on the subject. The QUILL (magazine of SPJ - Society of Professional Journalists) Brian Steffens 76330,1376 The QUILL will consider media criticism, trend/outlook and self-help material about the news/journalism industry from experienced and knowledgeable authors. For best results, query first. 600 to 2500 word range; reporting and anecdotal considered; research, if timely/urgent/topical, written for a magazine audience (not an academic audience). The QUILL reaches more than 20,000 working journalists, or would-be journalists (students and their teachers). We seek issues of importance and interest to that specific audience; we expect solutions along with the criticism. Rescue Magazine JEMS 72360,1250 Jeff Lucia, Managing Editor. Rescue focuses on technical rescue. The audience is the fire service, EMS squads that do extrication and other rescue, and, the search and rescue community. Editorial content includes both technical rescue techniques and the patient care aspects of rescue situations. They have the same policy towards writers as does JEMS. SALT WATER SPORTSMAN 76424,1525 Rip Cunningham, Editor in Chief; Barry Gibson, Editor; Whit Griswold, Managing Editor; Curt Garfield, Associate Editor. Queries should be well- defined ideas in separate messages. Feature article, $350-$750; short features/fillers, variable; b&w photos/inside color, $50-$400 variable; cover photos, $600; short how-to-do-it fillers (300-600 words), $25-$100. Especially need U.S.-based stories and offshore fishing pieces. How-to, where-to articles on salt water sport fishing, fishing boats, tackle, techniques (1,200-1,500 word, with four color trans. or b&w prints). Also need 1,000-1,200-word pieces on California, Gulf, Florida, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast subjects with b&w pictures. Query by private message in Outdoor Forum Section 12. SHOOTER'S RAG Havelin Communications 71517,2176 Shooter's Rag is a new magazine to provide practical strategies and techniques to people who expose film. Strong material on photographic subjects will be always be considered. The photographer who writes or the writer who shoots well stand a better chance for publication than someone who submits a story without pictures or pictures with no text. We need opinion pieces, book and equipment reviews, shooting adventure reports, how-to, cartoons, photo poetry, jokes and fillers, and interviews with working photographers. No fiction and no libel. Always query before submitting. Payment on publication, varies with the number of words and images (pictures and/or drawings), and quality of work. All fees negotiated individually. Buys one-time North American serial rights. SHOOTING SPORTS RETAILER John Bartimole 71041,3310 Bi-monthly business magazine for those involved in the storefront retail sale of firearms and related equipment (ammo, cutlery, clothing, optics, etc.) Purpose is to show retailers how to make more money; quote at least two or three sources within the article) Remember, this is a business magazine, not a hunting or outdoors magazine. Does not publish product evaluations nor hunting stories. Recent articles include a guide to increasing traffic through direct mail; how to redesign your store; how to attract women to the store; how to profit from consumer shooting sports shows; how to create high impact ads. Payment: begins $.20/word, and is on publication. We expect one or two black and white pix as part of the manuscript package. Query by CMail to CIS ID# 71041,3310 or to John Bartimole, 201 Irving St., Olean, NY 14760. Currently not looking at unsolicited manuscripts, but happy to consider all queries. SOMBRERO John Banks 71234,637 Monthly publication for the members of the Pima County Medical Society in Tucson, Arizona, circulation 1,400. It also goes to students at University of Arizona College of Medicine and physicians in rural Southern Arizona counties who don't have a society publication. It is a general information source for local physicians, not a technical journal like JAMA or NEJM. The primary emphasis is local, HOWEVER, information on physician interaction with federal and state bureaucracies is of interest. For instance, a general article on the RBRVS updates is appropriate. Humorous essays on medicine are also appropriate. We have a "Leisure" column that could use stuff on hobbies, travel (close to So. AZ or not); basically anything that docs might do when they're not doing medicine. Pay is $25 per published article, 750-1,500 words. B&W photos only for inside magazine. Deadline is the 10th of the month for the month following. Address queries, proposals, etc., to John Banks, 71234,637. SOUTHEASTERN WILDLIFE & WATERFOWL Jay Gross/SC 72517,326 A small, regional publication based in Columbia, SC. Query by CMail for now. SPORTING CLAYS Don Welk/FL 71510,2353 SPORTING CLAYS, George Conrad, editor. Official pub for the National Sporting Clays Assoc(NSCA). A bimonthly magazine distributed to over 25,000 participants in the sport. Sporting Clays is a shotgunner's sport that offers the thrill of game hunting without the kill. Clay targets of different sizes and shapes are thrown at varying speeds, angles, and heights to simulate the path of hunting game. The range is divided into stations, normally in a wooded area, that are identifiable by the game they are designed to imitate. For a sample copy of any of our mags please EMail your name and postal address. SQUAW CREEK JOURNAL Jim Broker/MO 70717,1343 Newsletter covering the best spots in the Midwest for hunting, fishing, camping, etc., plus interesting stories and advice for outdoorsmen and women. A homebased enterprize. We are also looking for a few good writers to help cover this area. Send SASE for sample issue. J.F.Broker, 512 Frazer St., Mound City MO 64470. Query by private message on Outdoor Forum, Section 12. STORM Terry Ulick 72700,567 A mass-market magazine focusing on weather news, weather science, and weather beauty. We can help you if you are working on a weather-related story -- with quotes, background, connections to weather experts, and assistance from our staff. Also, if you have a weather story of interest on a national level, we may be the right place to run it. I can be contacted fastest by calling: Terry Ulick, STORM, Phone 708/406-8330. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- TI*BIZ John E Martin [70304,2276] Independent newsletter for users of Texas Instruments computer equipment. Texas Instruments makes (or made) a wide assortment of computer systems and accessories: UNIX systems, DOS/Windows laptops, laser printers and proprietary minicomputers. TI*BIZ is a monthly publication distributed free-of-charge to TI users and resellers. TI*BIZ reports on all TI products --- those made by TI and those made by third-party hardware and software vendors. (We cover everything _but_ TI calculators and their infamous home computer.) Looking for articles of general interest to computers users, both novice and advanced --- DOS/Windows and especially UNIX. Pay $50 for articles (300-1200 words). Less for columns/tips. Prefer on-line or electronic submissions. Black/White photos, line art preferred. Cartoons, too! Published monthly. 12-16 pages. Advertising. Free sample copy. John E Martin, Editor/Publisher, TI*BIZ, the ANDMORE Companies, 3207 Ashfield Drive, Houston TX 77082-2205. Phn (713) 558-9900. Fax (713) 558-1880. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- TROUT Peter Rafle 70534,3234 Official magazine of Trout Unlimited, this quarterly has high standards for writing, art and photography. It aims to capture the excitement of trout and salmon angling in compelling words and beautiful visual images. It encourages diversity in angling techniques. Realism is key. Habitat, history, places and people are all important. Interested in native species, make the commonplace seem special. How-to is good but your secrets about catching wary browns near home is better. We do accept short stories, fiction and non-fiction, with a trout or salmon focus. Beginning to look at poetry. Our book review column is open to freelancers. Significant conservation or environmental issues are sought. Payment is up to $600 for feature stories, prior to publication, for First North American Serial Rights. Photos are reviewed before looking at writing. Good autumn and winter fishing shots are in demand. Photos also bought separately, no dupes, no slides from positive-negative film, or previously published slides. Payment is $75 to $200 for inside color, $300 for cover. Trout, PO Box 6225, Bend OR 97708. CIS 70534,3234 TRUE IMAGING 73557,1143 Steve Greenhow, Editor. Dave Baceski, Editorial Director Janet A. Allen, Staff Writer. Monthly. Circ: 42,000. Publisher Ariel Communications, Inc., Box 203550, Austin, TX. (512) 250-1700. TRUE IMAGING is a magazine covering applications in the desktop, microcomputer, and Mac environments where professional image processing and evaluation can improve the quality of work. Discusses developments in the field for existing users but also acts as a how-to guide for current and potential users to relate to their own businesses. Includes feature articles, updates on industry news, & new product releases. Query by CMail. The Western Producer Garry Fairbairn 76475,606 Weekly farm newspaper serving 130,000 western Canadian farm families; wants all agricultural policy and markets news; strong western Canadian focus but on-farm profiles occasionally include foreign farm families; pays 15-20 cents a published word plus more for photos; extra payments and expenses for special articles of prime interest. One idea that occurs to me in this context is that we've had few articles on practical uses farmers can make of computers, hazards they should watch out for when wandering into a computer store to see what's available, etc. Query by CMail. Western Wilderness Ken Hires 71303,613 A newsletter to inform wilderness buffs of issues concerning and opportunities to enjoy wilderness. Published April, May, June, July, August, September, October/November, February/March. Looking for one to two paragraph items of interest, and short (800 wds +/-) feature articles. Want to establish a network in states West of the Mississippi River. Payment in copies for feature article (Might consider a small sum). Black and white photos. Submit via E-mail, IBM Ascii format, or mail to: Ken Hires, Editor, 5010 Offut Lake Road, Tenino, WA 98589 Windows Sources Gus Venditto (Ziff) 72241,42 A new monthly from Ziff-Davis, Windows Sources is looking for writers who are very well informed on the PC industry, especially products being introduced for Windows (both hardware and software). Our magazine is for sophisticated Windows users; nothing in the magazine will appeal to beginners and so anyone interested in writing for us needs to be expert in Windows or PC technologies like video boards. Right now, we're looking for news stories -- short items about new trends, or scoops on developments that will affect products on the market. We're paying $300 for these short pieces (on acceptance) of about 300 to 500 words. Please respond by Email. Gus Venditto, editor-in-chief Word Perfect for Windows Allen Biehl, WP Mag 76004,3620 I'm looking for some good humor pieces. They should be around 700 words and deal, in some vague way, with computers. However, any stories about "My First Experience With Computers" or "The Computer Is My Best Friend" will be thrown up on with extreme prejudice. Get the picture? We pay fairly well--$600-$800, depending upon how much we like it. (More complete listing to come.) WYOMING WILDLIFE Chris Madson 76424,2006 We do use freelance photography and are expanding our use of freelance writing these days. Rates range from $100 to $500 for writing. $100 per use for inside color, $250 for covers. We've got all the game mgt. expertise we can use. What we need is humor, people-oriented outdoor yarns, hunting yarns with color. Unlike the big 3, we are interested in "Me-and-Joe" stuff done well. We try to pay on acceptance but that usually translates into payment between acceptance and publication. Written queries may go months without reply. Best way to approach me is by private message on Outdoor Forum Section 12, or by telephone.