Articles accepted 'on spec' and queries considered if accompanied by writing samples.
Art columns and Features include: Books, Music, Video, Films, Theater, Internet, Software (news, previews, reviews, interviews, profiles).
Lifestyles columns and Features include: Art & Design, House & Garden, Food & Drink, Sports & Recreation, Health & Fitness, Travel & Leisure, Science & Technology (news, previews, reviews, interviews, profiles)
News section includes articles about local arts, culture and the environment, focusing on people, places, events and issues.
MANUSCRIPTS
Submissions and queries accepted via mail, email and fax. Email is preferred. No queries or submissions accepted by telephone.
Submissions accepted on Mac disks in Microsoft Word, Quark XPress.
All manuscripts and queries should be typed and double-spaced.
Please include suggested headlines, subheads and a brief biography (a sentence or two) that may appear at the end of your article.
Include all photographs and artwork that may enhance the presentation of your article.
Include your name, address, telephone number, fax number and email address. If we publish your article we will need your social security number.
Submissions returned only if accompanied by a self-addressed, sufficiently stamped envelope.
Allow 6-12 weeks for a response.
The first day of the month preceding publication (deadline for March-April issue is February 1st).
RIGHTS
Ft.Myers magazine buys one-time rights to articles that will not be appear in other publications in southwest Florida within six months of publication.
Ft.Myers buys one-time rights to previously published articles that have not appeared in other publications in southwest Florida.
PAYMENT
Invoice forms for payment will be sent upon publication. Authors must supply name, address and social security number information.
Payment will be made within 10 days of receipt of completed invoice form or 30 days of publication.
RATES
1/2 page article ....... 400-600 words ......... $60
3/4 page article ....... 600-900 words ......... $90
1 page article .......... 900-1200 words ..... $120
11/2 page article ... 1200-1500 words ..... $150
2 page article .........1500-2000 words ......$200
ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPHS & ARTWORK
Cover ............................................... $125
Full page .......................................... $100
1/2 page or larger ............................... $50
Smaller than 1/2 page ........................ $25
Submit only copies of photographs and artwork or submit pictures via email.
Do not send original photographs or artwork.
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15880 Summerlin Road • suite 189 • Fort Myers, FL 33908
fax 239-481-2008