Writing Op - NJ Family Magazine

Bob Moran of the NJ Family Magazine sent me the following message.

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Hello Louise:

MaryAnn Dirio recommended that I contact you.

I'm helping NJFPC locate writers that can write for their annual NJ Family Magazine. The theme this year is Judicial Activism.

I've attached the Writer's Guidelines. Please reply and/or forward as you think best.

Thanks,

Bob Moran
C:732-718-1502
bmoran@njfpc.org

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NJ Family Magazine: Writer’s Guidelines
Magazine Established: 2002
Publisher: New Jersey Family Policy Council
Website: http://www.njfpc.org
Editor: Linda Langstaff
Writing Coordinator: Bob Moran
Email: bob.moran@njfpc.org

Description: NJ Family Magazine is a topical, four-color glossy annual, circulation five thousand, published by the New Jersey Family Policy council since 2002.

Needs: Nonfiction only. Subject matter is organized around the theme of the issue. Editor reserves the right to edit for conformance to magazine needs.

Rights: We usually request first North American serial rights in exchange for publication of original, unpublished material. Thirty days after your article is published, you are free to sell it to another publication. We require a brief credit line with any second uses.

Length: Articles run 600 to 1,200 words. Specific requirements will be assigned by Writing Coordinator.

Deadline: Articles need to be submitted January 24 – February 15, 2005. The earlier your article is submitted, the better.

Payment: The NJ Family Magazine is distributed without charge, so there is no payment, except for the opportunity, especially for beginners, to showcase their work and add a notch to their list of credits. Complimentary copies of the magazine in which their article appears are mailed to authors. Published articles may also be made available on our website.

Publicity: Each article will have contact information about the author at the end of it. With your submission submit a headshot, a 1-3 line bio, phone number, and an e-mail address and/or link to your website.

How to Submit: Only E-mail submissions accepted. MS-Word attachments preferred, but will accept submissions in the body of an e-mail. Send to bmoran@njfpc.org. Always keep a typed hard copy or a backup disk of your work for your files.

Response Time: A few days after we receive it, usually no longer than a week.

Tips for Writers: Please proofread your stories and articles. If accepted, we will publish your submission.

How To Proofread Your Own Work: http://freelancewrite.about.com/cs/howto/ht/htproof.htm

Thank you for your interest in the New Jersey Family Magazine.
NJ Family Magazine Writer’s Guidelines

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NJ Family Magazine: Letter of Understanding
Letter of Understanding between (You, the Writer) and the New Jersey Family Policy Council.

The Writer agrees to prepare an Article of ( ) words on the subject of ( ) for delivery between January 31 and February 15,2005. The Writer also agrees to provide one revision of the Article, as needed.

SIGNED,
Author New Jersey Family Policy Council

(Signature)
(Printed name Printed name)
Date

NJ Family Magazine Letter of Understanding

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